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LOT 1479
Factory Engraved Pair of Orvis Retailed Arrieta Fine Grade Sidelock
Double Barrel Shotguns with Case -A) Arrieta Fine Grade Shotgun - Serial no. 57-03-163-98, 12 gauge, 27
inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Each gun is built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring
a single brass bead on the matted flat solid rib which shows light scroll engraving and a gold “1” or “2” at the base, “ORVIS FINE GRADE” and
“12 GAUGE 2 3/4’ CHAMBERS - Made in Spain” marked on the right and left tubes respectively, chambers marked improved cylinder/modified, and
1998 dated Spanish proof marks on the flats. The barrels of each gun are fitted to a coin finished sidelock
action which displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding “ORVIS U.S.A.”
on either lockplate, a gold “1” or “2” on the toplever, and “ORVIS/MANCHESTER/V.T. U.S.A.” on
the underside. The guns feature bushed firing pins, double triggers, gold centerlined cocking
indicators, and a tang mounted automatic safety. The guns are both fitted with an attractively
figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a gold “1” or “2” on the
Anson button release as well as a straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, blank
silver inscription oval, and a leather covered recoil pad. Includes a factory wood and leather
takedown case that houses both guns. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter
nine inches from the breech
both proofed at 18.3mm (.720
inches) and measured .725/.724 inches; choke constriction .006/.017
inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.028 inches; 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16
inch drop at heel; 13 7/8 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish, 99% original coin
finish, and light handling evidence mainly at the left barrel. The wood is very fine
with a few tiny pressure marks, and some wear to the forend checkering which is overall
sharp. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with light transit wear. B) Arrieta Fine Grade
Shotgun - Serial no. 57-03-164-98, 12 gauge, 27 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. As described
in “A”. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.5mm
(.728 inches) and measured .726/.725 inches; choke constriction .007/.017 inches; minimum wall thickness
.030/.028 inches; 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 13 7/8 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6
lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% original blue finish, 98% original coin finish, and an area of scratching
on the underside of the left barrel. The wood is also very fine with a few minor pressure marks, a tiny hairline
crack at the forend shoe, a few tiny chips at the rear of the lockplates, and a few dings in the otherwise sharp
checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 1478
Desirable Engraved
Winchester 28 Gauge DHE Grade Parker
Reproduction Double Barrel Shotgun Two
Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. 28-01247, 28 gauge, 28 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between
1983 and 1989 as a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker shotgun. Built with a
single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib, standard markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with
ejectors, and chokes marked “MOD”/”FULL”. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened receiver
which shows the standard DH grade engraving of hunting dogs on either side and a covey
of pheasants on the underside along with “PARKER”. The gun features double triggers and an
automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point
checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings including the Deeley latch release as well
as a pistol grip stock with carved flats, blank gold inscription oval, and engraved skeletonized buttplate around checkered butt. Includes a
second set of matching serial numbered 26 inch barrels with 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors and chokes marked “IMP. CYL.”/”MOD.” Also
included is a leather bound takedown case with canvas cover that houses the entire set and two nickel snap caps. Barrel measurements for
the extra set (R/L): bore diameters measured nine inches from the breech .552/.552 inches; choke constriction .005/.016 inches. Barrel and
stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters measured nine inches from the breech .552/.552 inches; choke constriction .015/.036 inches; 1
7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 3 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with some muting in the case colors and minor handling evidence. The wood is very
fine with minor scratches, white residue on the forend, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case and extra barrel set are excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500