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Lot 1807: Matching Pair of Engraved Consecutively Serial Numbered Orvis Cu

Matching Pair of Engraved Consecutively Serial Numbered Orvis Custom Side Lock Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 1807: Matching Pair of Engraved Consecutively Serial Numbered Orvis Cu

Matching Pair of Engraved Consecutively Serial Numbered Orvis Custom Side Lock Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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A) Engraved Orvis Custom Side Lock Double Barrel Number 1 of a Game Bird Set Shotgun

Manufacturer: Orvis
Model: Custom
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 1/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2328
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 285
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This is a beautiful matched pair of consecutively serial numbered Orvis Custom shotguns. Each shotgun is marked in gold inlaid "1" and "2" on the breech end of the rib, on the forend insert and on the break lever. The locks, frame, break lever, trigger guard and forearm hardware are engraved with floral designs. The trigger guard is monogrammed "WMD" in gold and the lower tang is engraved "Mo215. Single bead sight on the concave matte solid rib with geometric engraved band around the breech ends. The top of the right barrel is engraved ORVIS CUSTOM/MANCHESTER, VT," followed by "UNION ARMERA/S.L. SPAIN" and the top of the left barrel "ORVIS 12 GAUGE, 2 3/4 IN. CHAM.". The water table and barrel flats are jeweled and marked with various Spanish proof marks and the matching serial number. 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked improved modified/improved modified with ejectors. Double triggers, removable side locks, cocking indicators, tang mounted manual safety with gold "S" and mounted with 2x fancy multi-point checkered walnut forearm and straight grip stock with tear drop flats and leather recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 5/8 inches. The pair come in a leather bound hard takedown case with brass corner protectors, leather straps and handle, and green felt lining.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The shotgun retains 99% original blue finish and virtually all of the original casehardened finish with a few minor scratches and scuffs on the barrels. The wood is also excellent with a few minor dings, handling marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent.



B) Engraved Orvis Custom Side Lock Double Barrel Number 2 of a Game Bird Set Shotgun

Manufacturer: Orvis
Model: Custom
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 1/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2328
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 285
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Described in "A".

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The shotgun retains 99% original blue finish with a few minor scratches on the barrels. The locks and frame retain 98% original bright case colors with a small area of smooth gray on the front of the left lock. The wood is also excellent with a few very minor dings, handling marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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