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  • Auction Catalog #74
  • Lot #1772
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Lot 1772: Spain - side by side

Factory Engraved Consecutively Numbered Matched Game Bird Set of Arturo Fernandez Side lock Double Barrel Shotguns with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Lot 1772: Spain - side by side

Factory Engraved Consecutively Numbered Matched Game Bird Set of Arturo Fernandez Side lock Double Barrel Shotguns with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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A) Arturo Fernandez Double Barrel Shotgun Number 1 of Set

Manufacturer: Arturo Fernandez
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1090
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 361
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This very fine cased matched pair features single bead sights on smooth concave ribs, standard maker's mark on the right barrel, "ESPECIALLY MADE FOR T.A. DARNALL" on the left, standard markings and Spanish proofs on the flats, automatic ejectors, and side clips at the breech. The tops of the ribs are marked with "1" and "2" respectively, as are the break levers. The receiver and lock plates have full coverage fine floral engraving with "ARTURO/FERNANDEZ/MADRID" in banners, hand detachable locks, gold lined cocking indicators, dual gold washed triggers, and automatic tang safety. Checkered splinter forearm with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements for gun "1" are: 3 inch chambers; improved cylinder/improved modified chokes; bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .731/.731 inch; minimum wall thickness .029/.029 inch; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches. With unmarked leather bound takedown case with cleaning tools.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. 99% original blue finish remains with some small dings on the rib and mild handling marks. The wood is also excellent with crisp checkering and some small dings on the butt. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with some scuffs and storage marks.



B) Arturo Fernandez Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Arturo Fernandez
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1090
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 361
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

As described in "A". Barrel and stock measurements are: 2 3/4 inch chambers; modified/improved modified chokes; .735/.735 inch bore diameter at 9 inches from breech; .027/.027 inch minimum wall thickness; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall. 99% original finish remains with a few small handling marks, very slight nick on the left barrel, crisp checkering, and some small dings on the wood. Mechanically excellent.



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