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LOT 493
Factory Engraved and Silver Plated Aguirre &
Aranzabal “Augusta” Hand Detachable Sidelock Over/Under
Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. 436078, 12 gauge, 26
inch vent rib bbl., blue/silver finish,
walnut stock. Built with blued steel
demiblock barrels featuring a single
bead sight on the hand filed flat
vent rib with a gold inlaid “1” at the
breech, scroll engraving around the
breech, importer’s mark to the right of the upper chamber,
1974 dated Spanish proof marks, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The
barrels are fitted to the silver plated hand detachable sidelock action with flush lift-up latch,
intercepting sears, and double Kersten crossbolts which displays full coverage relief engraved
scrollwork over a blackened background creating a highly attractive contrast and surrounding
“AGUIRRE Y ARANZABAL - EIBAR” in a banner on the underside before spilling onto the toplever,
triggerguard, and both tangs, which are also silver plated. The gun features gold centerlined cocking
indicators, a single selective trigger, gold plated lock parts, and a tang mounted manual safety with gold
inlaid “S” indicator. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered three-piece forend with
engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with Shelhamer chinstrap, “DRS” cut in the gold inscription
oval, and a checkered bare butt. Included is a second matching 26 inch 12 gauge barrel set with a gold “2” on
the rib as well as a leather maker’s takedown case and extra springs. Barrel measurements for extra set “2” (U/O):
bore diameter nine inches from the breech .726/.725 inches; choke constriction .026/.041 inches; minimum wall
thickness .033/.037 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech
.727/.726 inches; choke constriction .005/.023 inches; minimum wall thickness .036/.034 inches; 1 3/4 inch drop
at comb; 2 7/8 inch drop at heel; 15 3/4 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and silver finishes with scattered minor handling
evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel set is also
excellent, and the case is very fine.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 492
Kurt Jaeger Signed, Game Scene Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Aguirre
& Aranzabal 16 Gauge Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set - Serial no.
92161, 16 gauge, 25 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Built with blued
steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted flat
solid rib which is marked with a gold “1” at
the base, factory markings on the tubes, 1
3/4 inch wedges of scroll engraving at the
breech, 1956 dated Spanish proof marks,
and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished sidelock
action which displays highly attractive near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding a gold inlaid
monogram “HEJ” on the triggerguard, carved fences, and a trio of relief gold inlaid game scenes. The game
scenes consist of a trio of mallards alighting on a pond on the left lockplate, a pair of grouse in flight on
the underside, and a setter flushing a pair of pheasant cocks on the right. The gun is signed “KURT JAEGER,
MAINZ” on the left side of the action. Kurt Jaeger was a German engraver whom engraved many guns for
American soldiers stationed in Germany after World War II, at which time he had set up a shop in Mainz, right across from the Wiesbaden Rod & Gun Club of the American Air Force. The gun
features bushed firing pins, hidden third fastener, clipped fences, a Miller single trigger, and a tang mounted manual safety with gold inlaid “S” indicator. The gun is fitted with a handsomely
figured and checkered forend with carved accents, engraved forend iron, and horn tip inlay as well as a pistol grip stock with the same carved accents, horn inlaid teardrop drop points, a horn
grip cap, horn inlay at the top of the comb, raised cheekpiece, and a Pachmayr recoil pad. Included is a second matching numbered and engraved 27 1/2 inches set of barrels with gold “2” and
a non-matching takedown case that houses the set. Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at 16.8mm (.661 inches);
choke constriction .021/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.029 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 16.8mm (.661 inches)
and measured .657 inches; choke constriction .018/.033 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.025 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 11/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as engraved by Kurt Jaeger, retaining 99% blue/coin, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, crisp carving, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
The case is very good. The extra barrel set is also exceptionally fine.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
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