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January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 by Gregg

FLLI RIZZINI R1E SIDELOCK SXS 12 GAUGE PATELLI ENGRAVED: SN# 18XX 28″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (.019 AND .034 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP CHECKERED BUTT EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING 6LBS 8 OZ 1 15/16″ DAH 1 7/16″ DAC 14 1/2″ LOP CASED Price: $37,500*

Parker VH 28 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun: Serial Number: 135013 Barrel Length: 28″ Gauge: 28 Ga Stock Dimensions: 1 1/2″C x 2 1/4″H LOP: 14 1/4″ Weight: 6 lbs Chokes: Mod – Full. Price: $16,500*

Excellent all original cased Webley & Scott Model 728 Boxlock 28 bore: An excellent little Webley & Scott Model 728, a 28 bore double box lock ejector with 25″ barrels choked 3/4 (improved modified) in the left tube and 1/4 (improved cylinder) in the right tube. There is extensive floral scroll engraving covering the action, bottom plate, trigger guard, toplever, and forearm hardware and “WEBLEY & SCOTT” on each side of the action. There is even a flourish of floral scroll engraving on the breach end of the rib. The right tube is engraved atop the breech end “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD, BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND.” and the left tube is similarly engraved “SERVICE ARMAMENT CO, RIDGEFIELD, N.J., U.S.A.” Mounted in a very nicely figured walnut stock with multi-point checkered forearm and English straight hand butt stock with teardrop flats, a vacant gold (I think) oval escutcheon at the toe and checkered butt. There are a few very small spots of finish loss and handling marks to the forearm. This dandy is ready to go in it’s original canvas covered takedown hard case complete with original trade label and all the original accessories including a pair of snap caps, an oil bottle, a two piece cleaning rod stored under the barrels, a wire brush, a patch swab, a mop, and a box of cleaning patches. Remarkable, also included is the original hang tag. This particular 728 appears to me to be a little better than usual with highly figured wood and a gold oval escutcheon near the toe. The butt is original too and hardly ever grounded as can be seen in the photos; so often these have been modified with a pad. The Model 728 is a fantastic little English hand made side-by-side gun, made before the days of mass produced CNC machined guns. This gun is slightly used – it bagged several quail and a pheasant in its one and only outing last season – but is in excellent although not quite perfect condition. The pictures tell the story. I think these guns are a great value and a good investment. I’ve seen them appreciate considerably on these pages even in just the last year. They aren’t bespoke guns but they do exhibit fine English craftsmanship. This 728 is a gun you can be proud of in any company but at a fraction of the cost of a bespoke gun. Price: $7,500*

Ithaca NID 20 ga Skeet Side-by-Side Fully Optioned: We have a Ithaca NID 20 ga skeet , the gun has 26” barrels that are marked SKT/SKT , EJT , SST , Beavertail , Vent Rib , LOP 14” , DAC 1 3/8 DAH 2 3/8 , no cracks or splits in the wood , bores are perfect , the gun was built in1936 . This is a VERY hard gun to find. Price: $6,995

Thomas Bland – 12g BLE, LONDON, 1934, GAME SCENE ENGR, 28”, 6LBS. 5OZ — Thomas Bland – 12g BLE, LONDON, 1934, GAME SCENE ENGRAVING, 28”, 6LBS. 5OZ

Thomas Bland – 12g BLE, LONDON, 1934, GAME SCENE ENGRAVING, 28”, 6LBS. 5OZ: Thomas Bland, Year 1934, 12 Gauge, 6lb 5oz, Chokes IC/IC, LOP 14 5/8″, DAH 2 1/4″, DAC 1 7/16″ Serial Number: 18053 Thomas Bland & Sons of London have been makers of fine shotguns since 1867 and in Birmingham starting in 1840 and are still in business today! The guns of the early 20th century were known to be very well made and respected side by sides. This gun, sn18053 made in 1934 or so, is an exceptional example with gorgeous engraving comprised of perfectly executed banknote style scroll and detailed dog and game bird scenes, covering 95% of the receiver. Even the trigger guard has a wonderful dog scene and tasteful scroll. The condition of this fine boxlock ejector gun is superb as well with over 70% bold case color and 98% barrel blue, clear sharp lettering, perfect screws, perfect wood to metal fit, extraordinary original flat top checkering with mullered borders, mirror bores, mechanics that are strong and excellent with barrels tight on hinge pin and breech face like a new gun. Demonstrating the English perfection in gun making, the gun weighs in at 6lbs. 5oz. and balances dead on the hinge pin making it lightning fast and pleasurable in hand. Still in proof with 2 ½” chambers and a bore diameter of .730 right barrel, .732 left barrel, the gun is a crisp, clean, and attractive London made double. A great gun for upland game and sporting clays, a gun that will please for decades, it is also a sound value and an affordable, high quality sporting gun. Vintage Thomas Bland & Son guns are not easy to find, so don’t let this one get past you. Price: $5,450*

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January 16, 2023 by Gregg

JULES BURY BEST SIDE-BY-SIDE SIDELOCK SHOTGUN: From Liege in Belgium and hand finished by one of Belgium’s most distinguished gunmakers Lebeau Courally. H&H style action with exquisite engraving and beautiful wood. Manufacturer: Jules Bury Model: Best Caliber Info: 12 Gauge Ejectors: Yes Condition: New Metal Condition: New Barrels: 28 3/8″ Action: Sidelock: Side by Side Triggers: Double Gauge: 12 Gauge Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ Stock Heel: 2 1/4″ Stock Cast: Off Fore End: Splinter LOP: 14 3/4″ Rib: Concave File Cut Chokes: IC/M Price: $22,050*

John Rigby & Co. SxS Hammer Dbl. Rifle: #1220A JOHN RIGBY & CO. DBL. RIFLE,450 X 3 1/4”, SN 156XX, 26” bbl., receiver nicely engraved in a floral pattern, outside hammers with hammer safeties, folding peep sight folds to use open sights, 2 leaf rear sight, ivory bead front sight, checkered PG stock with PG cap, checkered steel buttplate, rib marked “John Rigby & Comp. Dublin & London”, exc. bores, 99% blue on bbls., 95% casehardening colors on receiver thinning, retracking firing pins, oak & leather John Rigby & Comp. case with label inside lid, complete with mold, cartridges & re & decapper, bullet seating tool, extra parts in ivory container, top of case stamped with “JA Jameson”. Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .450/400 3 1/4″. Price: $12,000*

Parker – GHE Grade, SxS, **RARE #1 Frame**, 12ga. 28″ Barrels Choked F/F:
Special steel barrels, perfect untouched screws, 20% case color hardening, numerous small nicks in wood, dogs head butt plate, double trigger, auto ejector, splinter forend, completely original gun, pistol grip, just a very nice honest gun from an estate, very nice condition. 6 lbs. 12 oz. 14″ x 1 3/4″ x 3″ Price: $5,250*

Browning Superposed Superlight 20 ga Grade 1 OU Shotgun: Offered for sale is a 20-gauge Browning Belgium Superposed Superlight manufactured in 1970. This dynamic upland bird gun has 26 ½ inch vented rib barrels, choked Improved Cylinder/Modified, 2 ¾ inch chambers. This Superlight sports a rounded frame, a slim field forearm, a straight walnut stock with a long tang trigger guard, safety tang with barrel selector, rubber recoil pad and grade 1 scroll engraving. The stock measures LOP 14 ½, DAC 1 1/2 and DAH 2 1/8. Overall, this gun weighs in at 6 lbs. This shotgun has a little character wear at the carry points and few scratches from days in the field but overall this is a nice Superposed that locks up good and tight. Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: Browning Model: Superposed Superlight Grade I Barrel Length: 26 1/2″ Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ Stock Heel: 2 1/8″ LOP: 14 1/4″ Weight: 6 lbs Manufacture Date: 1970 Chokes: IC / Mod Price: $3,900*

RIZZINI AURUM SCALED FRAME 28GA 30” GAME SCENE & SCROLL ENGRAVED CASE COLORED ACTION EXCELLENT CONDITION IN BOX WITH ALL PAPERWORK AND ACCESSORIES: Rizzini Aurum 28ga 30″ vent rib barrels with excellent bores 3″ chamber All five original chokes cylinder-full LOP 14 1/2″ DAC 1 7/16″ DAH 2 1/4″ Cast off 1/4″ 5lbs 13 oz Game scene and scroll engraved case colored action. Original box with all paperwork and accessories. Excellent condition scaled frame gun with very little use. Price: $3,000

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January 8, 2023January 7, 2023 by Gregg

Ithaca 5E NID 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun: Ithaca NID 5E 12 Gauge manufactured in 1927 with 30″ F/F “Best Fluid Steel” vent rib ejector barrels with large ivory front bead and small ivory mid-bead. Bores are very good, bright and shiney, measuring .734 right and left. Choked .045[F] right and left. Chambers are 2 3/4″ NID receiver with cocking indicators and traces of color case hardening in protected areas. Typical 5E engraving with pheasant on the left, woodcock on the right, and an American Eagle with “Made in USA, Ithaca Gun Co., Ithaca N.Y.” on the floorplate all surrounded by foliate and scroll. Most likely engraved by Bill McGraw but unsigned. Single selective trigger. Toplever well to the right. Tight and on face. Beautiful pistol grip stock with excellent figure and a vacant stock oval. Fleur-de-lis and ribbon checkering pattern. LOP is 13 3/4″ over a mid-position single trigger. Ithaca sunburst pad which appears to be original. DAC – 1 1/2″ DAH – 2 1/2″ Neutral cast. Weighs in at 8lb 4oz. This piece appears to be all original and unmolested. Both buttstock and beaver tail forend are solid and without repairs. Barrel blue at 95%. Trigger guard blue at 80% Stock finish and checkering at 94%. This is one of only 155 Grade 5 guns produced and we can safely assume that not all of these have survived. A classic and rare piece from the golden era of American gunmaking. Price: $7,250.00

Beautiful and dynamic Browning BSL 12ga – a Fine Sidelock Browning and a perfect pheasant set up!: Beautiful Browning BSL 12ga made with 26″ barrels, splinter forend, double triggers auto safety and auto ejectors. Coin finished action is nicely rose and scroll engraved as seen in the photos. Straight English Grip stock with thin pad. Overall, the gun remains in excellent to near mint original condition. It has been fired, but very little. Gun retains more than 98% original finish to wood and metal surfaces. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Gun is tight and on face. Price: $5,750*

CSMC – RBL, SxS, 28ga. 26″ Barrels Choked M/F. MAKE OFFER: Chokes which can be opened to customer specifications, solid game rib, beautiful 3x full fiddleback American black walnut with a straight grip stock, beavertail forend, London oil finish, double triggers, automatic ejectors, pointer, setter, and grouse game scene engraving surrounded by full coverage ornamental miniature scroll engraving over spectacular case coloring, factory recoil pad, 100% factory new and unfired, hand made in the USA by the master gunsmiths of Connecticut Shotgun, available for immediate delivery. 5 lbs. 12 oz. 14 ½” X 1 ½” X 2 ¼” Base – $4,995.00, Options Include: 3x American Black Walnut – $350.00, Beavertail Forend – $175.00. Price: $5,570*

Browning ~ Superposed Superlight ~ 20 Gauge ~ OU ~ Shotgun: For your consideration, a very nice Belgian Browning Superposed Superlight 20 gauge with 26 1/2″ barrels choked Improved Cylinder and Modified. The straight grip buttstock measures 14″ Length of Pull. This shotgun is in very good shape with only a few minor dents on the buttstock. It would be a fine addition to any collection of Belgian Brownings. 20 Gauge. Chambers: 2 3/4″ Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent with Minor Dents on the Buttstock Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: 26 1/2″ Barrels Stock Dimensions: 14″ LOP Butt Pad: Original Factory Buttplate Weight: 5 Lbs 13 oz Chokes: Fixed Chokes Improved Cylinder / Modified Item Location: Springfield, MO. Price: $4,599.99*

Webley & Scott Model 700 16 gauge SxS Boxlock Shotgun: Webley & Scott SxS model 700 16 gauge with 26 inch barrels churchill taper rib auto ejectors. Barrels have 2.75 inch chambers right barrel choke is Skeet (0.005); left Modifed (0.019). Bluing good with some case color remaking on receiver. Stock very good with normal hunting use blems. Stock measures 14.5 to thin leather pad dac 1&1/2 inches; dah 2&3/8 inches; cast off 1/8 inch. Weights 6 pounds. Great upland bird gun in very good condition Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge Manufacturer: Webley &Scott Model: 700 Barrel Length: 26 inches Bore Info: Excellent Chambers: 2 & 3/4 inches Ejectors: Yes. Well timed Condition: Very good Metal Condition: Bluing very good Wood Condition: Very good Bore Condition: Mirror bores zero rust pits dents Action: Anson & Deely Triggers: 2 ( light and crisp) Stock Comb: 1 & 1/2 inches Stock Heel: 2 & 3/8 inches Stock Cast: Off 1/8 Fore End: Splinter Butt Pad: Thin leather covered LOP: 14.5 inches Rib: Churchill style Finish: Very good Weight: 6 pounds Sights: Single metal bead Manufacture Date: 1967 Choke Left: Modified (0.019 Choke Right: Skeet (0.005) Engraving: Yes Grips: English Price: $2,450*

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January 2, 2023 by Gregg

A pre-owned Fabbri over & under 20 gauge with 26 inch barrels

Pre-owned Fabbri over & under 20 gauge with 26-inch barrels: Caliber: 20 gauge Action: Pinless Sidelock ejector Triggers: Single Safety: Non-Automatic Barrel Length: 26 inch Chamber: 2 3/4 inch Rib: Game solid rib Chokes: Under : Cyl – Over : 1/4 Type: Deluxe grade Walnut Length: 15 inches Grip: Classic Straight Hand Butt End Finish: Chequered Forend: Game style forend Description: Fine Boss style scroll Finish: Brush Silver Weight: 5 lbs – 14 oz Case: Single leather case Date of Manufacture: 1998. Price: $175,000*

Super Rare Luigi Franchi Condor SxS 20ga Matched Pair: It is very scarce to find a Luigi Franchi Condor model in 20ga inside the United States little alone a Matched Pair. This fine pair was constructed in 1950 for E. Casciano of Rome which was one of the largest provider of high grade guns in Italy at the time. This pair is identical in every way with the exception of the choking which I feel these were built for small gauge live pigeon competitions or for driven birds I am not 100% sure on either however a very nice pair indeed. This pair has the traditional square body actions which is uncommon for this model as well as the Full Coverage Best Quality Engraving as these were definitely special ordered and remain in excellent original condition cased in their original case which included”s two original keys . Seven pin locks with disc set strikers numbered in gold 1 & 2 on top levers and barrels & forends, ribs are concaved non matted tapered both with single bead front sights. Barrels are constructed of Vickers-Steel-Supercromato and are still remain as proofed in 1950. Price: $22,500*

Manufrance — Ideal, Grade 4 — 12 Gauge, 2 3/4“: 27 1/2″ SxS cross-dovetailed chopper-lump barrels [like a Winchester 21] with sunken matted rib choked improved modified & extra full. 14 3/4″ pull from front trigger to Silvers thin red rubber recoil pad. 1 3/8″ – 2 3/4″ drop. 1/2″ cast off. Figured, oil-finished, European walnut stocks with Anson-release splinter forend, fine point-pattern skip-line checkering, straight English grip, and retractable sling swivel. Casehardened Manufrance Ideal round-body action with automatic ejectors, chamber-loaded indicators, double Purdey underbites and modified Bissell rising bite third fastener engaging active dolls head, easily operated via finger-lever behind triggerguard. Fine scroll engraved and with deeply-chiseled fences. Weight: 7lbs, 3/4oz. 99%blue. 80% casehardening colors. Tight, Excellent bores. Ejectors in time. Price: $7,450*

EARLY POST-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DUCK 12GA.-3” SHOTGUN WITH 32” BARRELS

EARLY POST-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DUCK 12GA.-3” SHOTGUN WITH 32” BARRELS: CIRCA 1947. All original and never on market in excellent as found, untouched condition from family of the original owner. Bottom of frame stamped “DUCK”. Barrels marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and both marked “FULL”. Serial in the 19,xxx range and matching. Selective factory single trigger, automatic ejectors and nickel bead front sight. Extra quality factory walnut checkered stock and beavertail forend with the original finish. Some minor oil staining. Excellent checkering which is original and not refreshed. Chip out of forend at the left front which is an easy repair by a good stock man. Original factory “WINCHESTER” pad(pliable and no shrinking or petrification). Length of pull 13 5/8″, 2 3/8″ drop at heel, 1 1/2″ drop at comb as backed up by accompanying factory letter. 98-99% original blue and all the original wood finish with only very slight wear. Monogram “JSB” inset in silver in pistol grip base. Perfect working order and excellent, bright bores. Has seen only modest use and is in it’s original condition which is rare for a Model 21 Duck as most saw hard weather use and many are refinished. They were only made until 1952. With factory letter. Price: $6,500*

RBL 28 by CONN SHOTGUN Mfg.- MOD RESERVE- OVERALL COND 99.5%- VERY NICE WOOD- 30″ Bbls.- DOUBLE TRIGGERS- FACTORY CASED- 5 Lbs. 11 Oz.- AS NEW: #RBL002990, Connecticut Shotgun Mfg., New Britain, Ct. USA: A RBL Model Reserve 28 Bore with 30″ Ejector Shoe Lump Barrels, The bores at .549 .013 & .024″ (Mod. & Full), Factory marked Mod. & Full, 2 3/4″ chambers, Double Triggers, Splinter forend with a frontal Anson release, Straight hand stock at 14 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 2 7/16″ over a 3/4″ pad, It will go 15 1/8″ with a 1″ pad installed, It comes with the factory hard buttplate, Slight Cast-Off for the right hand, Very nice piece of wood with nice color contrast, 5 lbs. 11 oz., 75% coverage of engraving, It retains 100% original case colors, The barrels at 99.5, The buttstock and forend remain at 99.5%, The checkering remains at 100%, The bores are new. The gun is cased in the maker’s leather trimmed canvas trunk with accessories. The piece for all intents & purposes is a new gun. This is an ideal upland gun at 5 lbs. 11 oz. with a nice stick of wood that matches the forend color very well. This gun was test fired only and never went to the field or ever shot again. Price: $4,950*

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December 25, 2022 by Gregg

UNFIRED 1914 A.H. Fox 20ga A-grade Side-by-Side: Hello, I have for sale a musuem quality fox 20 gauge A-grade that I acquired several years ago. I have the factory order card for this gun and it is in the same condition as it left the factory. This gun is unfired and is as MINT an example as you will find. It would be impossible to upgrade this gun in any way. All of the factory finishes are 100%. This gun has been so well cared for that there is no rust, pitting, cracks, wear….nothing. The factory wood finish is superb as is the checkering and the engraving/case colors are flawless and sharp. This gun has the early snap-on forend and second generation “gough” style engraving. Specs are as follows. 28″ barrels, double triggers, extractors, choked cyl/mod (as per factory card), 2.5″ chambers, mirror bores and 100% bluing throughout. This gun has drops of about 1 9/16 and 2 7/8 and the LOP is the factory standard 14 1/8″ to 14 1/4″. This gun has the factory buttplate and screws as well…all still mint. Please, no low-ball offers. Serious inquiries only. I can provide additional pictures as needed for serious buyers. PS: this is only the second year for 20 gauge foxes and a very early example with the gough engraving…quite a rare find here. Price: $8,750*

Fine and lightweight Francotte Model 20E 20ga Game Gun – with full provenance from G&H: Beautiful little lightweight side plated boxlock 20ga. Made with 26″ fluid steel barrels, checkered splinter forend with Deeley push button release, double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. The side plates boxlock action is beautifully scroll engraved with Greener Crossbolt and barrels with perfectly fitted sideclips. The pistol grip buttstock has fine figure and fiddleback and terminates with its original lined horn buttplate. Housed in a beautiful original A&F case which is a toe under leather case. I’ve long felt that these Francotte guns are an exceptional value in today’s market – for the quality, it’s impossible to find a better hand built more durable gun. And this one in 20ga! Overall the gun remains in pleasing original condition with more than 90% original barrel blue. Side plates and action retain about 1/2 of their original color with the balance a pleasing toned gray. Stocks are sound and retain about 90% original finish with only minor handling marks. Buttplate is very good as seen in the photos. Case is fine with minor rubs. Included with the gun are several pages of fascinating research from Griffin and Howe researcher Bob Beach on the history of this gun as sold by Abercrombie and Fitch. Price: $6,795*

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. ~ RBL Launch Edition ~ SxS ~ 20 Gauge: This Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. RBL SxS Shotgun is in Excellent condition with very little wear, comes with its original display/carry case with all accessories and paperwork. Barrels: 28″ Weight: 6 lbs. 20 Gauge. Price: $3,999.99*

JOHN POWELL, REIGATE, SURREY SIDE LOCK EJECTOR 12 GA. 2 3/4” SIDE X SIDE SHOTGUN CIRCA 1980’S: JOHN POWELL, REIGATE, SURREY SIDE LOCK EJECTOR 12 GA. 2 3/4” SIDE X SIDE SHOTGUN CIRCA 1980’S. 25” Improved Cylinder and Modified choked barrel with Churchill rib. London Nitro re-proof over original Spanish Eibar proofs. Barrels engraved on top “JOHN POWELL AGT/GUNMAKER, REIGATE”. Double triggers, auto ejectors and automatic safety. Fine quality coin finished scroll engraved Holland side locks, frame, and blued lever and trigger guard. Underside of frame with “Pheasant” and trigger guard bow with “Setter” panels. Locks engraved with maker name “JOHN POWELL, AGT”. Deluxe walnut checkered straight grip stock and splinter forend. 14 ½” pull over checkered butt. 1 ½”, 2 ½” drop. Weight 6 pounds 3 ounces. Excellent plus to near mint with all the finish and little sign of use. Perfect working order and excellent bores. Price: $3,800*

LEFEVER H GRADE – EJECTORS – 12 GAUGE WITH 30″ BARRELS – ORIGINAL CONDITION – MADE IN 1906: Lefever H grade with ejectors in 12 gauge.This high condition gun was made in 1906. Strong and vibrant case color. Twist steel barrel finish is as original. Mirror perfect bores. Right barrel measures .732 with light IC (7/1000) choke. Left is .731 with Full (40/1000) choke. Barrels chime nicely. No cracks to wood. Tight on face with top lever right of center. Ejectors and cocking indicators function well. Auto safety. Full pistol grip cap. Weight of the gun is 6 LBS 15 1/8 OZ. LOP is 13 5/16″. Drop at comb – 1 3/4″. Drop at heel – 2 3/4″. Price: $1,650*

Two nice OUs, a 28g Ruger, an ultra light 12g Beretta…

December 19, 2022 by Gregg

Here are two nice-looking OUs that caught my eye. Both are on Gunbroker.com now. The first is the Ruger Red Label 28 Ga OU you see above. It ends tomorrow, 12/20/2022 @ 2:27 PM.

The other is this 12g Beretta 686 Onyx Ultra Light. The listing for this gun runs through Wednesday, 12/21/2022 @12:03 PM.

Beretta O/U S686 Onyx Ultra Light 12 gauge

Both look like solid, original doubles that have seen little — if any — use. Here’s more info about both guns from their sellers on Gunbroker.com:

Ruger Red Label 28 Ga LNIB RARE: Up for bid is a “Like New In Box” Ruger Red Label. This is a “Rare” 28 gauge gun with 26″ barrels. Includes 5 Choke Tubes, all original paperwork box etc. This would be a great addition to anyone’s collection. Bid to Own.

Beretta O/U S686 Onyx Ultra Light 12 gauge: Up for auction is a Beretta S686 Ultra Light with 26″ barrels, 2-3/4″ chambers, single trigger (gold), auto ejectors, tang mounted safety with barrel selector, 14-1/4″ LOP, 3 factory chokes, wrench and box with manual. Shotgun is very light, under 6 pounds, operates and functions as it should. Has been used very little!!! Has always been a “safe queen”. There are a few safe dings in the stock which are captured in the photos. Bores are bright and shiny, all very good condition.

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December 18, 2022 by Gregg

Exceedingly rare and fine Parker DHE 410ga with PGCA letter – investment grade!: Exceptionally rare and fine original Parker DHE 410ga. This gun is a very rare transition gun made without “Parker” engraved on the frame. Made in late 1933 on a “000” frame with original 26″ Titanic steel barrels. The gun was made with original splinter forend, double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Engraved in typical DHE grade pattern for the era. Mounted with a very nice original American Walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with original Skeleton buttplate. The gun remains in excellent original condition. The barrels retain nearly all of an older professionally restored finish. The action retains about 1/3 of its light original case color which has toned. Stocks are sound and excellent and retain about 95% of their original finish with only minor handling marks. The skeleton buttplate is excellent. Bores are brilliant and shiny and the gun is in perfect mechanical condition with perfect screws throughout. This gun matches the PGCA letter exactly as found and should be considered investment quality throughout. Price: $64,950*

JAMES PURDEY BEST QUALITY 12 GAUGE COMPOSED PAIR SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS: COMPOSED PAIR, 12 GAUGE, SIDELOCK EJECTOR, 28″ BARRELS, CHOKES IMPROVED CYLINDER & IMPROVED MODIFIED, 2-1/2″, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, AUTOMATIC SAFETIES, STRAIGHT HAND GRIPS, SPLINTER FORE-ENDS, LEATHER COVERED RECOIL PADS, 6 LBS 6 OZ, 15-1/2″ LOP Composed pair of 12 gauge sidelock ejector game guns. Both blacked round 28″ chopper lump nitro proved steel barrels with ejectors, 2-1/2″ chambers, choked Improved Cylinder and Improved Modified and a tapered, smooth, concave game rib with a steel front beads. Ribs are engraved “J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDELY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.”. Ribs near the breeches with “1” and “2” in gold. The case color hardened finished action bodies are adorned with rose bouquets and scrolls and beaded fences. The bottoms of the lockplates are engraved “J PURDEY & SONS LONDON ENGLAND”. Blacked scroll engraved top levers with “1” and “2” in gold inside an oval with both sides checkered thumb pieces and “SAFE” gold inlay on top tangs ahead of engraved and checkered slide safties. The Beesley assisted opening sidelock actions are fit with smooth, fire blued double triggers protected by engraved trigger guards, cocking indicators, disc-set strikers and automatic safeties. Well figured reddish-brown walnut stocks with checkered English straight hand grips and drop points. The straight hand grips are supported by long engraved bottom straps with serial numbers. Splinter forends with matching checkering and Anson style push button releases. The exterior steel of forends are similarly engraved. Forend tips with “1” & “2” in gold. 15-1/2″ LOP’s to a 1/2″ leather covered recol pad. Guns reside in the makers double leather motor case. Price: $57,900*

REMINGTON 1894 EE GRADE 16 GAUGE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN: 28 inch barrels with excellent bores. Choked Full and Mod. Pistol grip walnut stocks 14 LOP. 2-piece steel buttplate. Checkering is excellent. Receiver has game scenes on both sides. The bottom has a deer scene. According to Charley Simmer there were less half a dozen EE grade made in the 16 gauge. I have this in my personal collection for many years. Price: $39,500*

Browning BSS Sporter 20ga SxS: 26″ barrels Choked Improved cylinder and Modified In As New Condition with Factory Box and Owners Manual.
Made in 1982. Price: $3,399*

Browning Citori Sporter 20ga OU Shotgun: 26″ barrels Chambered for both 2 3/4″ And 3″ Shells. Choked Improved Cylinder and Modified. Straight Grip Stock with Schnabel Forearm in As New Condition with box. Made in 1981. Price: $2,349*

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December 11, 2022December 9, 2022 by Gregg

L.C. Smith Crown Grade 12 Gauge SxS (Rare Configuration): Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: L.C. Smith Model: Crown Serial Number: R31836 Barrel Length: 30 Gauge: 12 Gauge Stock Dimensions: 1 1/2″C x 2 1/4″H LOP: 14 1/4 Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz Chokes: Mod – Full Price: $14,500*

LOVENA SLE SxS 20GA: Lovena SLE SKS chambered in 20 Gauge, 31 inch side-by-side barrel, 15 inch length of pull, bright and shiny bore, comes with aftermarket pad. *note: there is a slight crack near the trigger well on wood stock. see pictures for image. The NRA grading condition for this USED firearm is Excellent. Dury’s Lifetime Warranty: All firearms purchased from Dury’s Gun Shop, NEW or USED, are covered by a lifetime warranty. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, any firearm purchased from Dury’s Gun Shop, Inc. for as long as it is owned by the purchaser. This warranty is not transferable. Price: $5,999.99*

Orvis XXV 20 Gauge Sidelock SxS Shotgun: Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: Orvis Model: XXV Serial Number: UA25043 Barrel Length: 25″ Gauge: 20 Gauge Stock Dimensions: 1 1/2″C x 2 1/4″H LOP: 14 Weight: 6 lbs Chokes: IC – Mod. Price: $3,950*

SKB 20Ga Model 605 OU Shotgun: 20 gauge SKB model 605 in excellent original condition. Built initially for the European market, this gun has a straight grip stock, single selective trigger, ejectors, and 143/8″LOP over a factory installed recoil pad. The receiver is coin finished and game-scene engraved. The gun has been fired but shows no almost no wear. It retains 99% of the original blue and wood finish. It has 28″ vent rib barrels and comes with 2 extended Remchokes. (IC and Mod). This is a great all-around gun for hunting or clays. Chambered for 2 3/4″ or 3″ shells. Price: $1,600*

Charles Daly – Miroku – Model 500 – SxS – 20ga 28″ 3″ M/F – As New in Original Box: Charles Daly (Miroku) Model 500 – 20ga, 3″, 28″ M/F, Extractor Bbls, LOP 14-1/4″, Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-5/8″, Very Slight Cast Off, Weight 6 lbs. 6 oz. I believe this gun was made in the early 1960s. Remains in MINT As New Original Condition with Original Box. Price: $1,450*

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December 4, 2022December 2, 2022 by Gregg

PIOTTI 20 SIDELOCK EJECT- MOD MONTE CARLO- GREAT WEIGHT at 5 Lbs. 9 Oz.- EXC & OVERALL 98%- EXC WOOD- 27″ CHOPPER LUMP Bbls.- BUILT in 1981:
#7742, Fratelli Piotti, Gardone Val Trompia, Brescia Italy: A Bar Action Hand Detachable Sidelock Ejector Model Monte Carlo 20 Bore Made in 1981, It Remains in Excellent Original Condition, 27″ Ejector Chopper Lump barrels at .624 .012 & .021″ (Mod. & Imp. Mod.), 2 3/4″ chambers, KG 1,030 weight barrels, Concave matted top rib, Double triggers with the front articulated, Rolled trigger guard edge for the right hand, Splinter forend with a frontal Anson release, Straight hand stock at 14 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 2 3/16″ over a full face checkered butt, Slight Cast-Off for the right hand, Ideal 20 Bore game gun weight at 5 lbs. 9 oz., 98% coverage of very nice H&H Royal type scroll engraving by in house engraver Piotti on a soft coin finished frame, It has an Excellent piece of European Walnut with deep black/brown contrast, The gun is with original barrel blue at 99%, The stock and forend at 97% with very few handling marks, The checkering at 100%, The frame finish remains at 99%, The barrels inside and out are excellent. This action body was machined from a solid billet of steel as were the locks and forend. The barrels and stocking were all done under one roof. This is the lightest 20 bore Piotti we have ever offered for sale with the great game gun weight of 5 lbs. 9 oz. We recently had a 410 Piotti that came out at 5 lbs. 7 oz. Piotti is one of the leading gunmaking firms in the world. This gun will remain a treasure in the field and in the gun cabinet. Price: $17,900*

Beretta – AS20E, O/U, 20ga. 27 1/2″ Barrels Choked IM/F. Solid rib, straight grip, pad, double trigger, auto ejector, factory installed swivels, scalloped and rebated frame. This is an early gun that was completely handmade by Beretta and very sought after, with nice border engraving, and nicely figured wood. These are very seldom found and some of the nicest Berettas available, very rare to see one factory case colored. All the case color is there it is just light in color. 5 lbs. 8 oz. 14 5/8″ x 1 1/4″ x 2″. Price: $4,450*

FABARM Autumn SxS English Stock 20ga 28″ Case Hardened- FACTORY NEW: Ejectors, Single Trigger, English Stock, WEIGHT: 6lbs 6oz, BARREL: 28in, LOP: 14 1/2″, INNER HP Flush Chokes. Price: $4,425*

ALEX HENRY LIGHTWEIGHT BOXLOCK EJECTOR – 12 GAUGE – 6 LBS 1 1/2 OZ: Alex Henry lightweight boxlock ejector with 26″ barrels and a Churchill rib. A rare combination. This high condition gun has 2 1/2″ chambers as original and .732 mirror bores. Chokes are Mod and Full. Nitro proofed at 1 1/8 OZ. Southgate system ejectors that are well timed. “Y” channel top tang with auto safety. Double underbite with Webley style screw grip. Gun is tight on face with no loose ribs. Barrels ring nicely. No cracks to the wood. Left barrel reads – Alex Henry & Co, Edinburgh”. Right – “& at Glasgow, Aberdeen & Sterling”. Receiver is scroll engraved with “Alex Henry & Co” in the banner. Weight of the gun is 6 LBS 2 1/4 OZ. LOP is 14 9/16″. Drop at comb – 1 1/2″. Drop at heel – 2 7/16″. Price: $3,850*

L.C. SMITH FIELD 16GA 2 3/4 IN: Barrel Length: 28IN Chambers: 2 3/4 IN Ejectors: NO
Condition: VERY NICE Bore Condition: BOTH BRIGHT Barrel Type: ARMOR STEEL Stock Comb: 1 1/2 IN Stock Heel: 2 1/2 IN Butt Pad: ORIGINAL LOP: 14 1/8IN Rib: SINGLE SIGHTING PLANE Weight: 6 LBS 10OZ Manufacture Date: 1946 Choke Left: LT MOD Choke Right: IMP/CYL. Price: $1,675*

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November 27, 2022 by Gregg

HOLLIS & SONS 400/360 NE SxS Boxlock Double Rifle: Hollis & Sons double rifle chambered in 400/360 Nitro Express with 26-inch barrels, bright & shiny bores, and 14 9/16 inch LOP. The NRA grading condition for this USED firearm is Excellent. Dury’s Lifetime Warranty: All firearms purchased from Dury’s Gun Shop, NEW or USED, are covered by a lifetime warranty. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, any firearm purchased from Dury’s Gun Shop, Inc. for as long as it is owned by the purchaser. This warranty is not transferable. Price: $9,999.99*

A. Ward Thompson ~ Double Barrel Boxlock Ejector ~ 28 Gauge ~ Side by Side: This is a pre-owned A. Ward Thompson 28 gauge boxlock double barrel shotgun. Blued barrels engraved with band of stylized foliage at each breech end. Concave rib with bead front sight and signed “A. WARD THOMPSON. MIDDLESBROUGH”. The underside of the barrels struck with Birmingham nitro proof marks and nitro reproof marks. Casehardened action signed “A. WARD THOMPSON” on each side, with blued toplever, automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE”, blued trigger guard, and fences finely carved with stylized acanthus foliage. With classic English border and scroll engraving throughout. Well figured straight hand stock with carved drop points, checkered panels to the grip and forearm, the latter with Anson push button release, and the underside of the butt inset with gold oval initial escutcheon engraved with the monogram “R.W”. 28 Gauge. Metal Condition: Very good with light handlimg marks. Wood Condition: Good with moderate handling marks Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: 28″ Side by side barrel Triggers: Double trigger Stock Dimensions: 14″ LOP Fore End: Checkered walnut Butt Pad: Checkered wooden butt plate in black Weight: 4 lbs. 6 oz. Sights: Single Bead sight. Price: $7,999.99*

LEBEAU COURALLY 12- HAVE 2 IDENTICAL w/ CONSECUTIVE NUMBERS- 1977 BOXLOCK EJECTOR- 27 5/8″ CHOPPER LUMP Bbls.- ORIG & EXC COND- 75% ENGRAVING- 94%: #44736, Aug. Lebeau Courally, Armes De Grand Luxe a Liege, A 12 Bore Boxlock Ejector Game Gun Made in 1977 that remains original and overall in excellent condition, 27 5/8″ Ejector Chopper Lump Acier Steel barrels with a hidden third bite, 27 5/8″ Ejector Chopper Lump Acier Steel barrels with a hidden third bite, .727 .004 & .013″ (Skt.I & Open Mod.), 2 3/4″ chambers, Original bore size as proved, 1.324 KG weight barrels, Gold plated Double triggers with the front articulated, Splinter forend with a frontal Anson release, Straight hand stock at 14 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 2 7/16″ over a checkered butt, Cast-off for the right hand, Great game gun weight at 6 lbs. 6 oz., It has 5 locking screws on key screws, 75% coverage of very well cut floral and scroll engraving on a soft coin finished frame, Very Nice piece of European Walnut with nice contrast, This piece is with original barrel blue at 94%, The coin finished frame at 96%, The stock and forend at 96%, The checkering at 98%, The barrels inside & out are excellent plus, They ring with a very pronounced chime. Here is a Classic Belgium game gun with the proper size action body and barrels for 12 Bore shooting at only 6 lbs. 6 oz. and handles like a 20 bore. Lebeau Courally has always been a high-quality gunmaking firm. Lebeau-Courally is often mentioned as the “The Purdey of Belgium.” This gun #44736 has a consecutive number 12 bore at #44735 listed along with this gun. Price: $7,600*

Abercrombie and Fitch 28 ga Zoli / Rizzini sxs 26″ ic /im: Abercrombie and Fitch 28 ga sxs boxlock shotgun made by Zoli/Rizzini with 26 inch ic/mod barrels. Gun has POW grip and splinter foreend and has ejectors. . It has double triggers and weighs 5 lbs 3 oz with 14 in LOP and is very lively. In excellent shape with case color and bluing around 95 % and stocks great with light handling marks. Price: $4,100*

FRANCOTTE 16 GAUGE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SxS – HIGH CONDITION: Francotte 16 gauge boxlock ejector with high original condition. Looks like a 1950 production based on the date code. Swan neck stock with long trigger guard tang. Barrels measure 27 1/2″. Mirror bores that measure .669 with IC (7/1000) and Mod (19/1000) choke. Chambers are 2 3/4″. Right barrel is engraved – “August Francotte”. Left barrel “Brevete A Liege”. Well timed ejctors. Purdey style third fastener. Auto safety. Tight on face. Ribs tight and barrels ring nicely. No cracks to the wood. Original case color and blue. Weight of the gun is 5 LBS 12 1/8 OZ. LOP is 14 5/8″ with a Pachmayr decelerator recoil pad. Drop at comb – 1 3/8″. Drop at heel – 2 1/8″. Shipping by USPS Priority Mail is $75. Price: $3,550*

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November 20, 2022 by Gregg

Fabbri Best Grade “Funeral” Sidelock 12 ga. O/U Shotgun: Fabbri Best Grade “Funeral” Gold Line Sidelock 12 gauge O/U shotgun. Masterfully hand-made in 1972 by Armi Fabbri this “pigeon” configured O/U comes with two original 30” sets of Bohler Super Blitz steel barrels. Both sets are identical in that they are fitted with “flat” vent ribs that taper from 7/16” to 5/16” and have brass front and mid beads. The set marked “I” is choked .020” Modified and .035” Full. Set “II” is choked .035” Full and .043” XXFull. The sidelock receiver was engraved by Italian master engraver Ferruccio Iora in the minimalistic “Funeral” style which features very fine, and very difficult to execute gold wire on a “black” finished frame. In the case of this gun “less is more” as you will surely agree, this is a splendid looking Fabbri. The stock and forearm were fashioned from a beautiful piece of walnut. The forearm is fitted with an Anson style push button release. The buttstock has a right-hand palm swell. As the presents it has a 14 ¾” LOP over several spacers and a recoil pad. The DAC is 1 3/8” and the DAH is 1 3/8” with about ¼” right hand cast. Although the dimensions are very shootable, you will agree that a new stock is in order. Tulio Fabbri estimates $10k to restock the gun by the factory. Whereas it could be professionally restocked here in the states for considerably less money! Of course, this is a Fabbri which indicates it is one of the very best guns in the world from both a materials standpoint and from a fit and finish perspective! The gun weighs 7 lbs. 11 oz., and balances beautifully. Overall condition is 98%+. In all regards this is one of the finest guns in the world and this very gun would be approximately $200k to replace. Cased in maker’s leather luggage case. SN: E463 Price: $75,000*

Browning Superposed Pointer Grade O/U Shotgun 20ga: R. Dewil Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Pointer Grade Superposed Shotgun. Manufactured in 1963. Chokes marked “**-“/”**”, and 3-inch chambers with automatic ejectors. Signed “R.DEWIL” on the left side for Browning Master Engraver Rene Dewil. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both measure .615 inches; choke constriction .001/.001 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.034 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 7 oz. Price: $12,995*

W&C Scott “The BoWood” 20ga BLE – 26” – DT – M/F – Brilliant Color Case – A&F Import – High Condition Rare English Double – Maker’s Case: W&C Scott “The BoWood” 20ga BLE – 26” – DT – M/F – Brilliant Color Case – Imported by Abercrombie & Fitch as Stamped on Barrels under forend – High Condition Rare English Double – Maker’s Case – Lightweight Game Gun. Serial Number: 146250 Condition: High Condition English Double Triggers: Double Stock: English Grip Stock Comb: 1 3/8” Stock Heel: 2 1/8” Stock Cast: “OFF” slight right hand Fore End: Splinter Butt Pad: Checkered butt LOP: 14 3/4” Rib: Game Rib Concave Finish: All Original Weight: 5 lbs 9 ozs Chokes: Mod/Full Price: $9,995*

Winchester – Model 21, SxS, 20ga. 28″ Barrels Choked M/F: Semi-fancy American black walnut pistol grip stock, factory Winchester butt plate, double triggers, splinter forend, solid matte rib, automatic ejectors, light handling marks on wood, 95% barrel, receiver, and metal bluing, super clean and tight gun, terrific pre-war configuration. 6 lbs. 4 oz. 14″ x 1 ½” x 2 ½”. Price: $9,500*

PARKER VHE 12 GAUGE 1/2 FRAME: #241XXX 1/2 FRAME 28″ .006 AND .008 2 3/4″ SOLID RIB DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP HAWKINS PAD EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING MARKS 7LBS 3OZ DAH 2 7/16″ DAC 1 5/8″ LOP 14 7/8″ Price: $8,950*

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November 13, 2022 by Gregg

Francotte – 20E, SxS, 20ga. 26″ Barrels Choked SK/IM. ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CASE INCLUDED. MAKE OFFER: Semi pistol grip, small leather face pad, double trigger, AE, Abercrombie and Fitch gun in A&F case with all of its accessories. Sideclip, 3rd fastener, 90% plus case color, barrel blue and wood finish. Not a screw has been turned. Untouched great gun, splinter forend. A Great, Great untouched gun. 5 lbs. 6 oz. 14 ½” x 1 3/8″ x 2 ½” Price: $9,995*

Parker Brothers VHE SXS Shotgun 26″ Barrels 16 GA: 2 1/2″ chambers, IC/MOD (.005/.010), #1 Frame, double triggers, auto-ejectors, auto-safety, splinter forearm, capped pistol grip stock with replacement butt plate, 14 5/16″ LOP, 2 3/4″ DAH, approximately 90% barrel blue, shiny bores with very light dents in both bores, traces of case color, crisp engraving and unmarked screws, approximately 80% stock finishes with scratches and bruises. All original, except the replacement butt plate. Serial# 233840. Made in 1930. Price: $3,749*

BROWNING BSS SPORTER, 20 GA: SPECIAL ORDER WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREARM, 26” IMPROVED CYLINDER & MOD. 99+% COND. Price: $3,295*

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM, MODEL 700 12 GAUGE: WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD, BIRMINGHAM, MODEL 700 12 GAUGE, 28″ BARRELS, IMP CYL. (.010) AND FULL (.035), 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS, 99% BRIGHT BLUE MIRROR PERFECT BORES, SINGLE SIGHT, AUTO-EJECTORS, BARRELS RING NICELY. BOXLOCK FRAME WITH ATTRACTIVE ACANTHUS SCROLL ENGRAVING PATTERN, VIVID CASE COLOR, PERFECT ENGRAVED SCREWS, AUTO SAFETY, STRONG EJECTORS, TIGHT ON FACE. ROUND KNOB GRIP STOCK, SPLINTER FOREARM, EXCELLENT WOOD AND CHECKERING, CARVED BUTT, OVAL STOCK INLAY NOT ENGRAVED, 1 1/4″ X 2 1/4″ X 14 3/4″, 6 POUNDS 4 OUNCES. GREAT LITTLE UPLAND GAME GUN, PROBABLY 1950s – 1960s VINTAGE. Price: $2,750*

ITHACA 100, 20 GA. 28” MOD & FULL, ENGRAVED RECEIVER, WITH MALLARD DUCK IN FLIGHT, AND ROOSTER PHEASANT IN FLIGHT, 99% COND: SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER, SPLINTER FOREARM, CHROME LINED BARRELS. Price: $2,495*

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November 6, 2022 by Gregg

HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 BORE ROYAL- TOTALLY ORIG- 96% ORIG CASE COLORS- OVERALL 95% COND- EXC WOOD- ORIG LEATHER TRUNK- ORIG I. C. & M- MADE in 1965: #36840, Holland & Holland 13 Bruton Street, London: A 12 Bore Bar Action Sidelock Hand Detachable Assist Opening Royal Ejector That Remains Original as Built, Made 1965, Made for Colonel John D. Renaud, 28″ Ejector Chopper Lump Barrels at .728 .009 & .019 (Imp.Cyl. & Mod.), Original 2 3/4″ chambers, Original bore size and chokes, London proof at 3 1/4 tons and 2 3/4″, Brazier locks that look like new, Double triggers, Splinter forend, Straight hand stock at 14 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 2 1/16″ over a full face checkered butt, Very slight cast-off for the right hand, It points well, Great game gun weight at 6 lbs. 10 oz., Excellent wood with deep black/brown color & contrast, 98% coverage of classic Royal scroll engraving with deep relief on the receiver breech, 97% original barrel blue, 96% original case colors remain, The original wood finish is at 94% with slight handling marks, The checkering is at 99%, The barrels inside and out look as new with superb striking on the outside, The barrels ring with a pronounced chime. The whole is cased in the original leather cornered leather trunk with a full complement of cleaning accessories plus the 13 Bruton Street trade label. This is all 1965 H&H Royal that remains totally original as it left the showroom in London. This H&H Royal has wood that will last a lifetime, virtually new barrels, great dimensions and game gun weight, smack on the face with all the bite left and it remains in excellent condition from the muzzles to the checkered butt. Price: $29,000

Westley Richards – Boxlock, SxS, 16ga. 26″ Barrels Choked IC/M. MAKE OFFER: Barrels choked IC/Mod, beautiful circassian Turkish walnut capped pistol grip stock, checkered butt, beavertail forend, double triggers, automatic ejectors, solid game rib, crossbolt lockup, side clips, drop points on stock, absolutely gorgeous deep scroll engraving with WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO in ribbons, wedges engraved on breeches of barrels, wood and checkering in excellent condition, perfect and sharp engraving, strong case coloring, a great 16ga. lightweight game gun, available for immediate delivery. 5 lbs. 14 oz. 14 1/8” x 1 ½” x 2 ½” Price: $12,995

Arrieta 557 – New England Arms – Side Lock Ejector – 28ga – 28″ IC / M: 2001 – Arrieta – Side Lock Ejector – 28ga, 2-3/4″, 28″ IC/M (.002/.010) Ejectors, Double Triggers, English Stock – LOP 14-3/4″, Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-1/4″, Slight Cast Off, Weight – 5 lbs. 15 oz. Made for New England Arms in 2001. Remains in Near New Condition! Shipping to CONUS included in price. Price: $5,450

ANTHONY KENNEDY CORNWALL BEST QUALITY LIGHTWEIGHT (5LBS 15OZ) BOXLOCK EJECTOR 2 3/4” CHAMBERS EXCELLENT CONDITION MAKE OFFER

: Anthony Kennedy 12ga best lightweight boxlock ejector 26″ ejector barrels Lockup tight as new 2 3/4″ chambers Choked .008/.009 IC/IC Bores .729/.729 LOP 14 1/2 over checkered butt DAC 1 1/2 DAH 1 3/4 Cast off 1/4″ 5lbs 15oz Best quality boxlock with scroll back action figured walnut stock a rose and scroll engraving with gold name inlaid on both sides of the case colored action. This gun was built in the 1970s and has seen very little use, great upland gun that you can shoot modern ammo out of and carry all day long. Price: $4,500

AYA MODEL XXV (MODEL 25) HAND-DETACHABLE SxS SPANISH SIDELOCK: AYA MODEL 25 XXV, 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE. HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK, 25″ BARRELS, IMP CYL. AND MODIFIED, CHURCHILL HIGH THIN RIB, 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS, SINGLE BEAD SIGHT, EXCELLENT BLUE, MIRROR PERFECT BORES. GORGEOUS FULL COVERAGE SCROLL AND FOLIATE ENGRAVING PATTERN, GOLD INLAYS IN 5 PLACES, ALL METAL SURFACES PROFUSELY ENGRAVED, CASE COLORED FRAME AND LOCKS. STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK, SPLINTER FOREARM, FINE CHECKERING. STRAIGHT GRAIN EUROPEAN WALNUT, 1 1/4″ X 2″ X 13 1/2″, 6 POUNDS, 9 OUNCES, HALF INCH SILVERS PAD, INSTALL A ONE INCH SILVERS PAD AND THE LENGTH WOULD BE 14″, NEUTRAL CAST. THE GUN WAS OBVIOUSLY NUMBER ONE OF A PAIR. GORGEOUS HIGH-QUALITY SPANISH DOUBLE. Price: $2,950

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October 30, 2022 by Gregg

Holland & Holland SxS Sidelock “The Royal Model” 28ga – 28” – Single Trigger – Pistol Grip – Maker’s Case w/Accessories – One Owner: Holland & Holland “The Royal Model” 28ga – 28” – Single Trigger – Color Case Hardened – Hand Detachable Sidelock – Self Opener – Automatic Safetly – Pistol Grip – Maker’s Case w/Accessories – One Owner – Gem Colored Pins “Extra Finish” – Very Hard to Find a “Good Gun” in 28ga… this is a Great Gun for the value – Excellent Dimensions – this gun was appropriately used for what it was built for – owner was a quail hunter – wear can be seen from the in-and-out process of a South Texas hunting rig’s sheep’s wool leather wrapped scabbard – it is priced to sell – no discounts from here. This gun if sent to the right gunsmith could be refurbished to new depending on the craftsman. You would then have a gun that would look like a factory new Holland – this ad will only be live for 30 days – replacement value new would be $200,000 and a couple of years wait time. Price: $65,000

PIOTTI 20 MOD KING I- LIKE NEW & OVERALL 97%- SUPER WOOD- 29″ CHOPPER LUMP Bbls.- BUILT in 2005- EXC CONTESSA ENGRAVING- NICE CASE- 6 Lbs. 6 Oz: #9872, Fratelli Piotti, Gardone Val Trompia, Brescia Italy: A 20 Bore Model King 1 Bar Action Sidelock Ejector Game Gun Built in 2005, 29″ Chopper Lump Ejector barrels at 15.8mm = .621 .009 & .015″ (Tight Imp.Cyl. & Mod.), Original 3″ chambers, KG 1,220 weight barrels, Concave matted top rib, Double triggers with the front articulated, Rolled trigger guard edge for the right hand, Splinter forend with a frontal Anson release, Straight hand stock at 14 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 2 1/4″ over a full face checkered butt, Slight Cast-Off for the right hand, 6 lbs. 6 oz., 96% coverage of very nice scroll and rose bouquet engraving by Giorgia Contessa on a soft coin finished frame, It has s Super piece of European Walnut with excellent deep black/brown contrast with fiddleback, This King 1 is with original barrel blue at 97%, The stock and forend at 97%, The checkering at 100%, The barrels inside and out remain as new. This Piotti quality piece has 4 retaining screws on key screws on both the trigger guard, toplever and inside the forend. It is cased in the factory leather cornered leather trunk with a full set of accessories that are stamped Piotti. Here is another Classic game gun, with the proper size action body with the correct weight, for 20 Bore gunning by one of the leading gunmaking firms in the world. This piece will remain a treasure forever. Price: $24,000

JP Sauer 12g SxS Deluxe Sidelock: JP Sauer Model: Deluxe Sidelock Ejectors: Yes Barrels: 28.5″ Gauge: 12 Gauge LOP: 14 1/4″. Price: $14,995

GRULLA MODEL 216RL ROUND BODY SIDELOCK 28 GAUGE: SN# 31-03-199-04 MADE 2004 28″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (.008 AND .010 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGERS EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP LEATHER COVERED RECOIL PAD EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING CASED WITH PAPERWORK 5LBS 15 OZ 2 1/2″ DAH 1 1/2″ DAC 14 3/4″ LOP. Price: $9,950

HIGHLY ENGRAVED SIMSON SxS SIDELOCK PIGEON GUN – 12 GAUGE 29 3/8″ BARRELS: Simson ejector pigeon gun made in Germany in 1951. Elaborate scroll and game scene engraving. Carved oak leaf fences. Nicely stocked in an English style with tear drops at the lock plates. Double underbite with one lump protruding through the cation. Concealed Greener style third fastener. Articulated front trigger. Long trigger guard tang. Anson push rod fastening system. Manual safety. Slightly raised and tapered top rib. Bottom rib has plugged swivel holes. Two stock ovals one with initials of KHL and the other with a pigeon in flight. Outstanding condition showing light use. Nicely figured European walnut with double border checkering pattern. Barrels are 29 3/8″Chambers are 2 3/4″. Right barrel measures .727 with 23/1000 choke (Imp Mod). Left barrel is .724 with 40/1000 Choke (Full). Weight of the gun is 8 LBS 4 5/8 OZ. . LOP – 14 5/8″. Drop at comb 1 9/16″. Drop at heel – 2 5/8″. Price: $6,250

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October 2, 2022 by Gregg

JOHN ROBERTSON (OF BOSS & CO.) BOXLOCK EJECTOR 16 GAUGE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN: A Boxlock Ejector 16 gauge shotgun with 28” blacked steel barrels fit with ejectors, a tapered smooth concave game rib fit with a brass bead front sight, 2-1/2″ chambers and are choked Improved Cylinder & Modified. “JOHN ROBERTSON. 13. DOVER STREET. LONDON. W.” is engraved on the rib. The shotgun has English Arabesque scroll engraving with “JOHN ROBERTSON” in banner engraved on both sides of the action body, “SAFE” in gold on tang and a faded case color hardened finish with more in protected finish. Double triggers and automatic safety. Best quality European walnut stock with traditional English straight hand grip, drop points, Engish flat top checkering and vacant stock oval. Splinter forend with Anson style push button release, 14″ LOP to a scored butt, Cast off 1/8″ at face, 5 Lbs. 8 Oz. Price: $5,900

Rare Ithaca NID 3E 10 ga. 3 1/2″ Magnum Side-by-Side: Rare Ithaca 3E 10 ga. circa 1933, 3-1/2″ magnum 30″ barrels fitted with Briley Chokes to enable modern wildfowl loads. Single trigger, auto ejectors, auto safe. Straight stock, splinter forend of highly figured walnut measures 1-1/2″ comb 2-1/2″ heel, length of pull 14″ over Hawkins pad. The massive action retains 75% strong case colors and crisp engraving. Barrels about 97% finish with some blemishes in the blue perfect bores no dings or dents. The wood to metal is excellent, some minor marks in the original varnish. Estimated only 24 Grade 3E Magnums were ever produced. Weighs 11 pounds. Price: $4,850

Joseph Lang & Son 2″ 12 Gauge Boxlock SxS: Joseph Lang & Son, 7 Bury, St. James’s, London 2″ 12 Gauge game gun with 26″ XF/M ejector barrels with a concave rib with ” FOR 2 INCH CASE ONLY ” inlaid in platinum. Bores are excellent measuring .731 right and left. Choked .016 right and .044 left. Minimum wall thickness of .027 right and .028 left. Chambers remain 2″. London proved for 7/8 oz. shot. Receiver retains 70% fading case colors with border engraving. Barrel, floorplate, and trigger guard blue remain at 97% Stocked in a lovely piece of English walnut with very nice color and contrast with receiver drop points. Vacant stock oval. LOP is 14 7/8″ over a 1/2″ striated wood buttplate. DAC-1-3/8″ DAH-2 1/8″ Cast off 5/8″ Weight of 5lb 9oz This piece, built in 1946, remains in very nice condition and is tight and on face. Barrels ring. It remains perfectly in proof. Cased in its factory leather trunk case with correct Atkin, Grant & Lang trade label and snap caps. Also with bore brush, mop, and rosewood cleaning rod. Case is in excellent condition inside and out. Unusually tight chokes for a 2″ gun but easily opened to suit your desires. The long length of pull can also be easily shortened to suit your needs or even lengthened with a pad. Joseph Lang & Son has been a very respected London maker dating back to 1853. Joseph Lang the patriarc was married to the daughter of James Purdey. This is a very fine example of a 2″ London game gun. These 2″ guns are just plain sexy! Price: $4,795

Browning Superposed Superlight 12GA OU Shotgun: Belgium Browning Superposed Superlight 12 ga manufactured in 1969 in very good overall condition. Stock shows some minor handling marks throughout. Bore is bright and clear. Comes with the original box! Dimensions are as follows; BBL. 26 1/2″ – 2 3/4″ chamber WT. 6lb. 10oz. DIM. 14 1/8″ L.O.P. with 1 1/2″ drop at the comb and 2 1/8″ drop at the heel. Top barrel is choked modified, bottom barrel is choked improved cylinder. Price: $2,995

L.C. Smith ~ Field Grade ~ 20 Gauge ~ Used: L.C. Smith, Hunter Arms Field Grade SxS in 20 Gauge. Made in Fulton, New York, it has the 28-inch solid rib Armor Steel barrels with fixed chokes right (Mod), left (Imp Mod). Hammerless receiver, double triggers, Walnut stock and forearm show scattered blemishes from years of use. Some visible case color left on the receiver. 14 1/8″ LOP from the front trigger to the end of the recoil pad. Extractors with auto safety. 20 Gauge Price: $1,800.99

Sat. summary: See 4 listings ending tomorrow, 10/2, Gunbroker.com …

October 1, 2022 by Gregg

Here are the 4 doubles we covered this week. They’re going off tomorrow night on Gunbroker.com. All are No Reserve, you could get a great deal. Check them out now.

1. A.H. Fox A Grade Pre-Savage 28″ Full/Mod 16 GA SXS Double Shotgun, 1921

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2. Friedrich Wilhelm Heym Grade No 9D 16 Ga 28″ Over/Under Shotgun 1919-33

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Merkel Brothers Lightweight 200E 70CM bbls IC/C 12 GA, 1930. 6 lb., 5.2 oz. No reserve. See it on Gunbroker.com now.

3. Merkel Brothers Lightweight 200E 27.5″ IC/C 12 GA Over-Under O/U Double Shotgun 1930

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Auguste Francotte Featherweight Boxlock 12 GA 28" IM/M Double Barrel,1928. 6 lb., 1 oz. No reserve. See it on Gunbroker.com now. — Auguste Francotte Featherweight Boxlock 12 GA 28″ IM/M Double Barrel,1928. 6 lb., 1 oz. No reserve. See it on Gunbroker.com now.

4. Auguste Francotte Feathweight Boxlock 12 GA 28″ IM/M Double Barrel SxS Shotgun 1928

A perfectly proportioned bird gun: Philadelphia A.H. Fox 16g A-grade …

September 30, 2022 by Gregg

This 16g A.H. Fox A Grade is on Gunbroker.com now. The online auction listing ends this Sunday,10/2/2022, @ 8:26 PM.

This A-grade looks like it has lived its life as a go-to bird gun. While it’s in nice shape, it doesn’t have the color-case hardening and condition collectors want.

That’s great if you’re looking for a classic American bird gun. It will keep the price down on, and it will make you feel like you can take this shotgun into the field without worry.

To me, the A-grade has always been the sweet spot of A.H. Fox shotguns. Sterlingworths are a bit plain. The second-style engraving that sets it apart, plus a round-knob, half-pistol grip stock make it special.

“This FOX grade is a gun that the discriminating sportsman will appreciate as to price and workmanship. It is not a cheap gun, but a more than good gun at a reasonable figure, and can be built to your own specifications without extra charge. The material and fittings are of superior FOX class.” -from an A.H. Fox catalog

A.H. Fox A Grade Pre-Savage 28″ Full/Mod 16 GA SXS Double Shotgun, 1921

Serial Number: 301339 Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1921 Gauge: 16 Gauge, 2 9/16″ Shells

Weight: 5 lb., 13.4 oz. Finish Originality: Original

Action Type: Top Break Side by Side Box Lock Hammerless Shotgun with Extractor

Markings: The top of the right barrel is marked “CHROMOX FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL”, the top of the left “MADE BY A.H. FOX GUN Co. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.”. The barrel flat is marked “A”, “301339” and with a Fox proof. Each side of the receiver is marked “ANSLEY H. FOX” in banner and the receiver and trigger plate have Grade A scroll engraving. The water table is marked “301339” and “A” on the right. The bottom tang is marked “301339” as is the top of the forend iron.

Barrel Length: 28”, Choke: Left: Full, Right: Modified, Both Fixed

Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead mounted to the front of the rib. The top of the rib is finely serrated to reduce glare.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with splinter forend, round-bottom pistol grip, straight comb and ventilated orange rubber Jostham recoil pad. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The forend has a repaired chip-loss on the top edge on the left-rear with a filled loss below this. There are a few tiny losses around the front edges of the wrist. The checkering is well defined. The LOP measures approximately 14 1/4″ and 13 3/8″ from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the recoil pad, 13 3/8″ and 12 1/2″ to the back of the wood. The drop at comb is approximately 1 3/8″, drop at heel 2 1/2″. The pad is shows wear and discoloration, but is still fairly supple. The stocks rate in about Very Good condition as refinished.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn fouling.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. The barrels’ finish is generally strong with a few light nicks and scuffs, most at the breech-end. The receiver’s case color has muting toward the bottom-front with stronger color toward the top-rear. The guard has light handling wear and some scattered minor surface oxidation. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock up to the receiver with no play. The safety engages automatically when the action is opened. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: Ansley Fox was one of the earliest American innovators with internal hammer double guns. In 1894, at the age of 19, he was issued a patent on a system of cocking the internal hammers of a break-action gun using leverage from the barrels with his design actually containing nineteen patentable features, according to the U.S. Patent office. Fox would continue on, making it his life’s work to produce “The finest gun in the world” (as well as the finest car in the world and a few other manufacturing ventures). He even gained the praise of Theodore Roosevelt who wrote to Mr. Fox in a letter “The double-barreled shotgun has come, and I really think it is the most beautiful gun I have ever seen. I am exceedingly proud of it. I am almost ashamed to take it to Africa and expose it to the rough usage it will receive. But now that I have it, I could not possibly make up my mind to leave it behind. I am extremely proud that I am to have such a beautiful bit of American workmanship with me”.

The A.H. Fox Gun Co. would continue producing shotguns of various grades and chambered for various gauges through the late 1920s, when they fell victim to the Great Depression and were acquired by Savage Arms. This example is a 16 gauge A Grade, produced in 1921, the heyday of A.H. Fox, during the Roaring ’20s when post-war America was booming and Fox guns were selling as well as ever. Today, A.H. Fox shotguns are quite collectible. As Fox’s reputation was built on quality, their success didn’t necessarily mean that a huge number of guns were made. For the dedicated Fox collector, this A Grade would make a great addition to a collection. Better still, with its good bores and tight lockup, this shotgun can still serve, more than 100 years later, to take down flesh or clay birds in style. Please see our photos and good luck!

A rare 16g Heym OU, Grade 9D, at auction, no reserve …

September 29, 2022 by Gregg

High quality doesn’t always equal high price. Case in point: I’ve always been amazed by how well-made pre-World War II German OUs are and how low their prices remain.

The 16g F.W. Heym Grade 9D you see here is a great example

It’s on Gunbroker.com now and the online auction listing ends Sunday, 10/2/2022 @ 8:25 PM EST.

F.W. Heym was founded in Suhl, Germany, in July 1865. The company is still around today. They built this shotgun in the 1920s. It features a Merkel-style triggerplate action, sideplates, ejectors, and 28″ barrels with a full-length vent rib. It also has original 2 3/4″ chambers.

Back in the ’20s, this shotgun was one of the highest-grade F.W. Heyms imported into the US. It was expensive and costs about as much as Paker BHE SxS.

I’ve shot fancy British OUs that cost 10x-12x more than guns like this Heym. Are those Purdeys and Woodwards 10x-12x better? I didn’t think so.

Friedrich Wilhelm Heym Grade No 9D 16 Ga 28″ Over/Under Shotgun 1919-33: Make: Friedrich Wilhelm Heym of Suhl, Germany Model: Grade No. 9D Serial#: 5805AH Year of Manufacture: Circa 1919-1933

Finish Originality: Original

Gauge: 16 Gauge, 2 3/4″ chamber.

Weight: 6 Pounds and 7.9 Ounces

Barrel Length: 28” with a ventilated rib, the ribs are sound and tight.

Choke: The top barrel has a Full choke and the bottom barrel has a Improved Modified Choke. Both chokes are fixed.

Action Type: Over/Under Hammerless Top-Break Shotgun with a Barrel Selector and Ejectors

Markings: The receiver is covered in floral scroll engravings and on the bottom is marked “FR. WILH. HEYM, SUHL / GERMANY”. The top of the receiver, obscured by the barrel when it is in the down position, is marked with two Weimar-era proof marks (a German Eagle and a crowned “U” which was a definitive proof) above Germany on the right side and features the serial number on the right “5805AH”. The belly features a medallion marked “G.P.” The upper left portion of the top barrel, concealed by the side panel, is marked “ROECHLING”, “GTC” inside an oval, “ELEKTROSTAHL”, and has faded German proof marks concealed by a wood side panel (an eagle next to “NITRO” which was a nitro proof, two faded eagles, a corwned “U” definitive proof, “16” inside an oval which was the gauge designation and some marks that are no longer legible). The bottom barrel, visible when the forend is removed, is marked “ROECHLING”, “GTC” inside an oval and “ELEKTROSTAHL”. The bottom of the lower barrel is serial matched. The left rear portion of the upper barrel, which is visible when the gun is fully assembled, is marked “NEW-YORK”, “GRADE No 9 D” and Nitro next to a faded mark. The right rear portion of the upper barrel, which is visible when the gun is fully assembled, is marked “SLOANS SPORTING GOODS Co INC”. The forend iron is serial matched.

Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a red bead and there is a red colored bead about half way down the rib.

Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is 4 piece wood featuring a checkered detachable forend, two smooth wood side panels, a checkered semi-pistol grip with a engraved metal cap, a fluted straight comb, a medallion on the belly and a textured black synthetic butt-plate. The stock has some light handling marks, nicks and scuffs. Notably, there is a tiny crack at the tip of the top tang. The LOP is 14.5” from the trigger to the rear of the butt-plate. The drops are approximately 1.75” and 2.5” inches from the comb and heel respectively. The butt-plate has some light handling marks. Overall, the stock is in Very Good-Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue and Case Color

Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with some light erosion concentrated around the muzzles.

Overall Condition: The shotgun retains about 65% of its metal finish. There are some light-moderate handling marks, nicks and scuffs. Notably, the case-colored receiver’s finish has largely worn off, with some surviving finish on the top tang, concealed by the barrel and on the sides. The barrels have a patch of moderate finish loss on the forward left side, light wear around the leading edges and some light wear around the muzzles. Some of the markings have faded but most remain clear. The screwheads are lightly tooled and remain serviceable. Overall, the shotgun is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock with no play on the frame. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: Friedrich Wilhelm Heym was a Suhl based industrialist who founded his namesake company in mid 1865. The company is most famous for the shotguns and rifles it has produced. The company primarily exported its goods to the Russian Empire before shifting its focus to the United States around the time WWI broke out (Germany and Russia went to war in 1914). Ironically, Germany would end up fighting the United States as well in 1917. Despite this, when WWI ended the company continued to export arms to the U.S., primarily exporting shotguns and drillings. The company survived WWII and remains in operation today.

This particular specimen is an over/under shotgun, designated the Grade No. 9D, which was made during the Weimar-era based on the proof marks. The gun has some handling wear but it retains its beautiful engravings and is still mechanically sound. The gun should make a wonderful addition to any collection. Good luck on your bid!

Two great upland guns, maybe great deals: a Merkel OU & a Francotte SxS …

September 27, 2022September 26, 2022 by Gregg

Two lightweight 12gs: A Merkel 200E from the '30s and a Francotte Featherweight. — Two lightweight 12s: A Merkel 200E from 1930 and a Francotte Featherweight from 1928

“Another bargain!!!” Those are the first two words of this article I wrote for Shooting Sportsman magazine: Boxlock Bargains: Why lightweight 12s are the kings of bird guns.

The 12 gauge you see here are perfect examples of what I was writing about. The Merkel OU weighs 6 lb., 5.2 oz., the Francotte side-by-side 6 lb., 1 oz. Both have ejectors, straight grips, double triggers, and old school styling; and their barrels have original 2 3/4″ chambers, excellent bore measurements, and plenty of wall thickness.

Two lightweight 12gs: A Merkel 200E from 1930 and a Francotte Featherweight from 1928 — Two lightweight 12s: A Merkel 200E from 1930 and a Francotte Featherweight from 1928

Both are on Gunbroker.com now. There’s no reserve on either one, so they offer you the chance to get a great bird gun — and a very high-quality shotgun — for little money.

As I wrote in my article for Shooting Sportsman, lightweight 12s have a number of advantages:

There’s a range of ammo available for them, so you can modify your load to hunt anything from quail and woodcock to pheasant. Plus, when a vintage 12 gauge has original 2 3/4″ chambers it should be OK shooting any easy-to-find, major brand, low-brass12g game loads.
They have adult-sized proportions, and they’re better balanced. Unlike smallbores, lightweight twelves don’t feel dainty or whippy, and their barrels aren’t swallowed up in your hands. All this makes them easier to control and shoot.
People ignore them, favoring 20gs and 28gs instead (even though 12s are ballistically superior). This keeps demand — and prices — for lightweight twelve gauges foolishly low.

Merkel Brothers Lightweight 200E 27.5" IC/C 12 GA, 1930. No reserve. See it on Gunbroker.com now. — Merkel Brothers Lightweight 200E 70CM bbls IC/C 12 GA, 1930. 6 lb., 5.2 oz. No reserve. See it on Gunbroker.com now.

Merkel Brothers Lightweight 200E 70cm (27.5″) IC/C 12 GA, 1930. 6 lb., 5.2 oz. No reserve. See it on Gunbroker.com now.

Auguste Francotte Feathweight Boxlock 12 GA 28" IM/M Double Barrel, 1928. No reserve. See it on Gunbroker.com now. — Auguste Francotte Featherweight Boxlock 12 GA 28″ IM/M Double Barrel,1928. 6 lb., 1 oz. No reserve. See it on Gunbroker.com now.

Auguste Francotte Featherweight Boxlock 12 GA 28″ IM/M Double Barrel, 1928. 6 lb., 1 oz. No reserve. See it on Gunbroker.com now.

Merkel Brothers Lightweight 200E 27.5″ IC/C 12 GA, 1930. 6lbs, 5.2 oz: Merkel’s one of Europe’s most famous gunmakers, and one of the few old-school German gunmakers around today. Most collectors agree that the shotguns they made before World War Two — like this OU — are their highest quality and finest overall.

This is a model 200 with ejectors, so a 200E. It was made for the European market, and the barrels measure 70cm (27.5″), a common length for Continental shotguns. The barrels feature a full-length solid rib, and there are two white beads ahead of the toplever and on either side of the top rib. Technically, it’s not a boxlock. Instead, it’s built on a standard Merkel-style triggerplate action. But because it lacks sideplates, it has a similar look.

Auguste Francotte Feathweight Boxlock 12 GA 28" IM/M Double Barrel,1928. 6 lb., 1 oz. No reserve. See it on Gunbroker.com now. — Auguste Francotte Feathweight Boxlock 12 GA 28″ IM/M Double Barrel,1928. 6 lb., 1 oz. No reserve. See it on Gunbroker.com now.

Auguste Francotte Featherweight Boxlock 12 GA 28″ IM/M Double Barrel. 1928. 6lbs, 1 oz: Another pre-war double from a famous European maker. This SxS is built on of the finest designs of all time — the Anson & Deeley boxlock action — and features ejectors. The action retails a ton of color-case hardening and has Woodward-style arcade fences, fine, hand-cut scroll engraving, and a Purdey-style hidden third bite. The gun has fantastic proportions and real sexy look to it.

FYI: The accuracy of these listings has not been verified by Dogs and Doubles. All information has been provided by the sellers. Buyers are responsible for verifying the physical condition and all specifications of the listed items. Dogs and Doubles recommends you and a qualified gunsmith physically inspect an item before purchasing.

See this week’s 5 doubles you don’t want to miss …

September 25, 2022September 24, 2022 by Gregg

Rigby .450 NE SxS Boxlock Extractor: .450 Nitro cal. Circa 1907. Highly figured wood. 28” Barrels with very good bores. Original configuration. Full rib, Border scroll & 1/8 coverage. Express sights. Faint case colors. 8lbs 13oz COST: $22,989

JOH. SPRINGER UNDERLEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE 7X57R: SN# 94XX 23 3/4″ SOLID RIB BARREL WITH FIXED REAR SIGHT AND RAMPED FRONT SIGHT CLAW MOUNTED HENSOLDT 4X SCOPE DOUBLE TRIGGERS EXTRACTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP RECOIL PAD SPRING LOADED POP UP COMB IN BUTT STOCK – ACTIVATED BY PUSHING RELEASE ON UNDERSIDE OF STOCK FORWARD WITH THUMB EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING 8LBS 5 OZ 14 5/8″ LOP 7X57R AMMO AVAILABLE Price: $12,500

Winchester Pre War 21 20ga NICE: Ser no 4288, 26″, M/F, DT, Splinter Forend, 1 5/8″ X 2 3/8″ X 14″, 97-98% Blue and Varnish, Just a little bit of flaking on bottom metal, Shiney Bores. Price: $7,995

ITHACA 4E NID 12 GAUGE LIVE BIRD 32″ VENT RIB: ITHACA 4E, NID, LIVE BIRD, 12 GAUGE, 32″ VENT RIB, BEAVER TAIL FOREND, SINGLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS AND STRAIGHT STOCK. Very rare Ithaca NID sxs with all the options.8lbs 9oz, DAC 1 7/16″, DAH 1 15/16″, LOP 14 3/4″ to front position trigger, LOP to the trigger 14 1/8″. Beautiful example of a rare NID. Price: $5,635

Fantastic and near mint Ithaca NID Field Grade 10ga – Fabulous all original gun with bold vivid original case color!: Easily the very best 10ga NID Model Field Grade Gun I have seen, this one made before the era of the 10ga Magnums in the 500k SN range. This gun made with 32″ fluid steel barrels, checkered splinter forend, double triggers, extractors and safety. The case hardened frame is lightly border engraved. Capped pistol grip buttstock is point pattern checkered through the wrist and terminates with the original lined lined hard rubber buttplate. Overall, the gun remains in near mint original condition. Barrels retain nearly all of their original blue with only a very minor rub or two. Receiver retains virtually all of its bold original case color as seen in the photos. Stocks are sound and retain virutally all of their original finish with only very minor handling marks and upon very close inspection do show some repair work at wrist which is very near invisible. Bores are brilliant and shiny and mechanics are crisp. This is a very near mint gun which has been scarcely fired. Breech face shows almost no shell ring evidence. Price: $3,295

See this week’s 5 doubles your don’t want to miss …

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 by Gregg

Beretta SO10 28ga OU Sidelock Shotgun: Chambers: 2 3/4 Barrels: 28″ Gauge: 28 Gauge LOP: 14 5/8″ Weight: 6.25 lbs Choke Left: IC Choke Right: Mod. Price: $95,000

PERAZZI SCO EXTRA 28ga – 26.5″ – USED – OU: A gently used Perazzi 28ga with 26.5″ engraved by Creative Arts. A beautiful game scene on these side plates. The serial number is 112617 on the receiver and barrels. The barrels weight 1140g and are fixed IM/F. The barrel and stock grade are 8.5/10. Slight handling marks with some wear on the barrel and stock. Comes with original case. Please contact us if you need more photos or information. Length of Pull: 15″ DAC: 1 1/2″ DAF: 1 9/16″ DAH: 2″ Cast at Comb: 1/8″ Cast at Face: 3/8″ Cast at Heel: 5/8″ FIXED: IM/F Price: $37,999

Filli. Piotti Montecarlo 28 gauge sidelock ejector extra finish, fabulous wood and engraving nizzoli cased long lop: Beautiful Filli. Piotti 28 gauge with fabulous wood and signed engraving. Long 14-3/4” Length of Pull to a checkered butt. Great engraving with full case coloring. Toplever inlaid with gold crown. Cased in a Nizzoli leather case with maker’s label and accessories including snap caps and mahogany cleaning rod with attachments. All metal and wood finishes in great condition. Made in 1989 with double triggers, rolled edge trigger guard and manual safety. It’s an upland gunner’s magic wand at 5lb 12oz. Not many 28 gauge Piottis around especially in the condition of this Italian beauty! The 27” barrels have auto ejectors and are topped by a raised, solid tapered crosshatched rib. Chambered for 2-3/4” shotshells. The right barrel is bored 0.555 with a constriction of 0.010 for Modified choke. The left barrel is bored 0.554 and has a constriction of 0.015 for Improved Full choke. The breathtaking figure on the buttstock is beautifully finished and has crisp checkering. Stock dimensions are 14-3/4” to a checkered butt by 1-3/8” by 2”. Slightly cast-off for the righthand shot. Price: $27,500

Gorgeous Francotte KnockAbout 28ga Side by side spectacular Color case hardened: Absolutely gorgeous 28ga Francotte Knockabout Single trigger. 14.25″ LOP 26″ Barrel 4.85 lb IC/LM Chokes Gorgeous Color case hardening in perfect condition! Price: $4,900

Zoli & Rizzini ~ SXS ~ 28 Gauge: For your consideration, a Zoli & Rizzini side-by-side chambered in 28 Gauge. This piece was imported by the once-great outfitter, Abercrombie & Fitch and is equipped with extractors and a non-automatic safety. The splinter forearm is retained vis Anson type release. There is a blank, oval brass plate along the toe line. Stock dimensions are as follows: 14 1/4″ LOP, 2 1/8″ drop at heel, 1 11/16″ at face, and 1 5/16″ at comb. 28 Gauge. Price: $2,999.99

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