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LOT 1476
Desirable Engraved Winchester Parker Reproduction DHE Double
Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 20-02594, 20 gauge, 26 inch
solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The receiver, trigger plate, trigger
guard, break lever and forearm hardware are covered in intricate floral scroll engraving. There is a
dog on point engraved on each side of the receiver and three pheasants taking flight on the trigger
plate. The barrels have a single brass bead sight, are choked improved cylinder/modified and have
2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. Fitted with a selective single trigger and tang mounted safety.
Mounted on a nicely figured, multi-point checkered walnut forearm and straight grip stock with
a blank initial oval and skeleton steel buttplate with checkered bare butt. Length of pull is 14 1/4
inches. Includes a leather covered factory hard case, canvas dust cover, two snap caps, and a set of
keys for the case.
CONDITION: Excellent. 95% plus of the original blue finish remains overall with scattered light
scratches and wear. The casehardened components retain 80% of the bright original case colors
with a silvery patina on the balance. The wood is also excellent with scattered light dings and
scratches. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent and the dust cover is very good.
Estimate: 4,000 - 5,500
LOT 1477
Factory Engraved Pair of Arrieta Orvis Custom Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns
-A) Arrieta Orvis Custom Shotgun Two Barrel Set - Serial no. 37458, 12 gauge, 28 inch
solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Both guns are built with blued steel
chopperlump barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib which is
marked with a gold “1” or “2” at the base, 1992 dated Spanish proof marks, and 2 3/4 inch
chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened sidelock actions which display
extensive scroll engraving surrounding “ORVIS/MANCHESTER/V.T. U.S.A.” on the underside and
a gold “1” or “2” on the toplever. The guns feature bushed firing pins, cocking indicators, double
triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety. Each gun is fitted with an attractively figured
and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with tear
drop carved drop points, “W/N/L” in the silver inscription oval, and a leather covered recoil pad.
Included with gun “1” a second matching set of 28 inch barrels with a gold “1” on the rib. Barrel
measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .726/.725
inches; choke constriction .002/.011 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.028 inches. Barrel
and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .725/.725 inches;
choke constriction .005/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.033 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop
at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor
handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The extra
barrel set is also excellent. B) Arrieta Orvis Custom Shotgun - Serial no. 37559, 12 gauge,
28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. As described in “A”. Barrel and
stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .725/.725 inches; choke
constriction .005/.018 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.028 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2
7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 1 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with light
handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,000 - 9,000