The 25th Annual Vintage Gunners Cup World Side-by-Side Championship and Exhibition …

September 4, 2023September 5, 2023 by Gregg

2023 Vintage Gunners Cup, September 7-9, Warrington Sporting Clays, Wellsville, PA

Featuring the 25th Annual Vintage Gunners Cup World Side-by-Side Championship and Exhibition

Discover Delaney & Sons: European shooting specialists

From this Thursday, 9/7, and through Saturday, 9/9, the best place in the world to see fine doubles will be at the 2023 Vintage Gunners Cup. Top dealers will be there with their guns along with Westley Richards, John Dickson and Son, and dozens of other vendors.

Liz and Sean Delaney of Delaney & Sons Authentic British Shooting are running this year’s cup and they’re infusing the event with the energy and fresh vision it needs to succeed. They’ve moved it to the excellent and easy-to-find Warrington Sporting Clays facility in Wellsville, PA, two hours west of Philadelphia. Here’s more about the event from the Vintage Gunner website:

Following its grand tradition of hosting one of the finest sporting arms exhibitions, a pavilion and tents will be set up to house the booths in which fine sporting arms dealers and related vendors will display their merchandise. Shooters will find accommodations and fine dining nearby, minutes from the venue.

The format will be similar to past Vintage Gunners Cups with shotgun side events on Thursday and Friday, and the main event on Saturday. Side events (hammerless and hammergun) will be held in all gauges from 10 through .410. In addition, other special events will include American Classics competitions, a women’s competition, an 8-gauge challenge, the John Dickson & Son Round Action challenge and various side-games.

How many records will be broken? Guyette & Deeter’s upcoming gun auction …

September 4, 2023September 5, 2023 by Gregg

Guyette and Deeter, Firearms and decoy auctioneers — Guyette and Deeter, gun and decoy auctioneers

It’s just days away — one of the most anticipated gun auctions of 2023. Guyette & Deeter’s September Fine Sporting Arms Auction starts next Monday, 9/11. If you’re into vintage doubles, you must check it out. It features all sorts of investment-grade shotguns — American, British, European — including the minty Parker Bros. .410 you see here.

**LOT 1: FABULOUS HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER VHE 410 GAUGE SKEET GUN**

Guyette and Deeter stunned the gun world last winter when their February sale smashed several world records. Will they be able to repeat those results? Probably. The guns in their September sale are truly fantastic.

Monday, 9/11
September 11 & 12 Fine Sporting Arms Auction | Session One

Tuesday, 9/12
September 11 & 12 Fine Sporting Arms Auction | Session Two

LOT 1: FABULOUS HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER VHE 410 GAUGE SKEET GUN: SN. 241395. Cal. 410ga. Made with 26” Vulcan Steel brls, 3” chambers, that have matted concave top rib with twin white beads. Rib without brl legend which is appropriate for this very late gun. Brl flats with SN, unstruck brl weight of 2lbs. 13oz., stamped “SKEET IN SKEET OUT”, and Parker overload proof marks. Left side of brl lug stamped “V GRADE .410 GA. / FOR 3” SHELLS”. Gun built on a 000 frame. The original slim beavertail forend is checkered in point pattern with lightly engraved and case hardened Deeley latch release. As is appropriate and original on 410 gauge Parker beavertail forends, this gun does not have the reinforcement bolt at the muzzle end. Casehardened boxlock action with zig zag border engraving and engraved “PARKER” at front of bottom. Watertable with appropriate lightening cuts, SN, “VH”, and “ILION, NY”, makers address. The blued long tang trigger guard with zig zag border pattern and SN at center. Gun made with original Parker SST, auto ejectors, auto safety. The nicely figured straight grip walnut buttstock is checkered in point pattern through the wrist and terminates with its original checkered butt. WEIGHT: 5lbs. 13oz. Bore Diameter: .412(Rt) .415(L). Bore Restriction: .005(Rt) .007(L). DAC: 1-3/8″. DAH: 2-1/4″. LOP: 15″.

CONDITION
Excellent and investment grade. Brls with more than 97% of their original blue. Forearm and buttstock are both excellent and sound, retaining more than 95% of their original finish with a couple of small areas of finish added for preservation and minor handling marks. Frame retains about 90% of its vivid original Parker case color with thinning at front of frame and on forend latch but mostly strong throughout. Trigger guard with about 90% of its original blue. Checkered butt is crisp and original. Ejector stop with original polish blue and faint original polish marks on breech ends of brls can be seen indicating this as a lightly used original Parker. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. Choice and certainly investment quality! C&R.

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September 3, 2023 by Gregg

WESTLEY RICHARDS PAIR BEST DROPLOCK 16 GAUGES: GUN #1 SN# 199XX 29″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (.008 AND .015 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ROUNDED PISTOL GRIP CHECKERED BUTT ENGRAVED HEEL AND TOE PLATES VERY GOOD TO PERFECT CONDITION – VERY, VERY LIGHT HANDLING – STORAGE 6LBS 5 OZ 2 3/8″ DAH 1 9/16″ DAC 14 1/2″ LOP GUN #2 SN# 199XX 29″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (.006 AND .015 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ROUNDED PISTOL GRIP CHECKERED BUTT ENGRAVED HEEL AND TOE PLATES VERY GOOD TO PERFECT CONDITION – VERY, VERY LIGHT HANDLING – STORAGE 6LBS 6 OZ 2 5/16″ DAH 1 1/2″ DAC 14 1/2″ LOP BOTH GUNS ARE CASED IN BLACK LEATHER MOTOR CASE WITH RED FELT INTERIOR AND DUST COVER – NO ACCESSORIES Price: $150,000*

Fantastic high original condition Parker Bros. A Grade Lifter 10ga with case- Best example I’ve seen: An absolutely beautiful Parker lifter – this is a fantastically engraved all original Grade 6 gun (A Grade) which was the top of the line when new. The gun is a light 10ga with factory original 28″ best quality Damascus barrels. Splinter forend is beautifully checkered with fully engraved latch release. Sidelock receiver is near full coverage engraved as seen in the photos and the engraving on the top tang and the trigger guard are gorgeous and unique- most certainly the work of Harry Gough though I dont see a signature on the gun. Gold capped grip buttstock is gorgeous with great figure and checkering and terminates with its original engraved skeleton buttplate. The carving and engraving on the breech fences is as nice as I’ve seen! The gun remains in beautiful all original condition. Barrels with about 85% original Damascus pattern with some thinning in the grip area. Stocks are excellent, sound and original with beautiful finish. Locks have around 2/3 of their original rainbow case colors remaining and frame with about 1/2 of its original color- all engraving is crispy and well defined. The lifter and trigger guard bow have a great deal of their original blue remaining as seen in the photos. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are perfect. Simply put – they don’t come any nicer than this! It’s the best light 10 lifter I’ve offered and is as fresh as a spring daisy. Price: $21,950*

William Evans .400/360 SxS Double Rifle In Very Good Condition: This William Evans Double Rifle in .400/360 remains in very good condition. It features 26″ barrels, and a length of pull of 14 3/8″. The receiver is in engraved in fine English Scroll. The barrels retain much of their original bluing. The bores are excellent. The action remains tight and on face, the ejectors are well timed and ejector with authority. Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: .400/360 Nitro Express Manufacturer: William Evans Model: Box Lock Ejector Double Rifle Serial Number: 8927 Barrel Length: 26″ Ejectors: Ejectors Condition: Very Good Metal Condition: Very Good Wood Condition: Very Good Bore Condition: Excellent Barrel Type: Dovetail Lump type Action: Webley Long Bar Type Triggers: Double Triggers Stock Cast: Neutral Fore End: Splinter With sharp checkering Butt Pad: Metal Buttplate with center Cross hatching and Widows Peak. LOP: 14 3/8″ Rib: Full length with Raised Front sight Ramp Manufacture Date: 1914 Engraving: Fine English Scroll. Proof: Nitro: Nitro Proof There is a William Evans Research Letter Included as well as a Cal Pappas Evaluation from several years ago. There is also quite a bit of information included on its original owner. Please see pictures and ask any questions you might have. Price: $19,995*

BEAUTIFUL AYA 28GA – HOLLAND & HOLLAND STYLE HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK GAME GUN – 28GA – GILT & ENGRAVED INTERNALS: AYA – SPAIN SN: 16-03-242-03 MODEL: HOLLAND & HOLLAND STYLE HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN 28GA – 70MM / 2.75″ 27.5″ BARRELS HAND-ENGRAVED AND CASE-COLOUR HARDENED SIDELOCK ACTION WITH GILT AND ENGRAVED INTERIOR BUSHED SET STRIKERS DOUBLE TRIGGERS WITH ARTICULATED FRONT TRIGGER ROLLED TRIGGER-GUARD NICELY FIGURED WALNUT STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK W/ SILVERS STYLE SOLID RED RECOIL PAD DIMS: LOP: 14.625″, DAC: 1.5″, DAH: 2.5″ WEIGHT: 5LBS 7OZ CONDITION: GUN IS IN BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL OVERALL CONDITION SHOWING LITTLE SIGNS OF USE. BORES CLEAR. ACTION TIGHT. TRIGGERS CRISP. GENTLEMEN, THIS IS A FINE EXAMPLE OF AYA’S QUALITY AND CRAFTMANSHIP. YOU WILL LIKE THIS GUN. PLEASE CALL NOW! Price: $7,900*

BERETTA – BL-3 – – 20ga 28″ F / M – – – MINT – As New Condition: One of the Very Best Upland Game Bird Guns ever produced! And certainly the best one for the money. 1972 – Beretta – Model S55 / Garcia BL-3 – – 20ga, 3″, 28″ M / F (.018 / .034) Vent Rib, Extractors, Single Selective Trigger, LOP 14-3/8″, Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-3/8″, Slight Cast Off, Weight – 5 lbs. 12 oz. Gun is MINT – As New. From my personal collection. About the best example of a 1972 gun you are likely to ever find. Price: $1,550*

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August 27, 2023 by Gregg

WILLIAM EVANS 20 BORE PARADOX SIDELOCK- SUPERB ORIG COND- 95% ORIG CASE COLORS- EXC PLUS BORES- ORIG CASE- ALL LOADING INFO PROVIDED- 28″ Bbls- POINTS GREAT: #8974, William Evans (From Purdey’s) 63 Pall Mall, St. James’s, London: – 20 Bore “Ball & Shot” “Paradox” Fosbery Patent: An Evans Bar Action Sidelock Extractor 20 Bore Paradox Gun, Made in 1908 for Commander Marion Epply, Nitro Proved in London to 7/8 ounce shot with original 2 3/4″ chambers and the proper 20 LC (2 3/4″) proof marks, 28 1/8″ extractor dovetail lump steel barrels with a screw grip dolls head plus third bite rib extension, Each barrel with 2″ ratchet rifled chokes, Slight raised 1/4 rib and 2 folding leaf sights, Bushed strikers that are totally free of any primer burn, Double triggers .630″ bore size .031″ and .038″ constriction at the Paradox rifled chokes, Wall thickness on the right barrel at .046″ and .045″ on the left, Original 2 3/4″ chambers, Auto top tang safety, Anson frontal forend release, Half grip stock at 15 x 1 7/8 x 2 3/4″ over a 1″ Silvers pad with plugs for removal, With these dimensions it points perfectly for ball or shot, Neutral stock with a thin top stock line which enhances the point ability of this piece, 7lbs. on a true 20 bore frame, A very nice piece of wood that matches the forend perfectly, Engraved steel grip cap, 15% coverage of border engraving, Sling swivels, This is flat out an exceptional gun with outstanding condition remaining, The barrel blue remains at 92%, The absolute original case colors are at 95%, The wood remains at 92%, The checkering is at 98%, The trigger guard and toplever have 96% original blue, The bores and chambers remain excellent plus and totally free of any pits, It is smack on the face. It is cased in the original leather brass cornered trunk with a period label. It is a total field proven gun on both bird and game and the owner said it works great on doves and pheasant. It shoots a 530-grain bullet and every detail step by step to load the cartridges will be provided to make it a fun gun for fir or feather. This gun remains in very stout excellent condition as it lived a life in the U. S. and not in the jungles of India where many English sporting guns got the hell beat out of them. Granted its life was America but this is dreams of tigers, ships, and palaces, fine spices and women and silk. Colonel Fosbery’s patent #7568 of June 20, 1885, was intended to make a gun capable of being fired either with shot, ball, or conical bullet. Holland & Holland gave the rifled chokebore its name, “Paradox”. Back in the day, Paradox meant “That which is contrary to received opinion; strange, but true”. H&H wanted 100-yard performance that duplicated the Express rifle at that time, and still have a gun that gave very good shot patterns. The Paradox will pattern from cylinder to improved cylinder chokes. H&H built a total of 1,463 Paradox guns, I am certain William Evans London shop built few. Price: $19,500

BROWNING – Pointer Grade – Superposed SuperLight – 20ga – Factory Options – Checkered Butt – Oil Finish Wood – New in Box!: This is a REAL Superposed Special Ordered with Options. Not upgraded. Not refinished. Factory Original! 1980 – Browning B-25 Supeposed – Pointer Grade – SuperLight – 20ga, 2-3/4″, 26-3/8″ IC / M, LOP 14-3/8″, Drop 1-3/8″ to 2-1/4″, Slight Cast Off, Weight – 5 lbs. 10 oz. Checkered Butt! Oil Finish Wood! New in Original Box with photo of original invoice! Price: $19,500*

Piotti King sidelock side-by-side shotgun 16ga 28″: Piotti King sidelock SxS 28″ 16ga exhibition grade stock Fratelli Piotti is located in Gardone Val Trompia, in the province of Brescia. They are widely respected as one of Italy’s top gunmakers. Their production is limited to a small number of handcrafted, best quality, double barrel shotguns and rifles. Each gun is made to individual order and carefully tailored to meet the customer’s specifications. The result is an elegant gun that is one of the best six or eight guns produced in the world today. Undoubtedly, they are the best for the price. Each action is machined from a solid billet of Boehler steel in the Piotti factory, to the most exacting specifications. These procedures, while expensive, assure that every gun meets the most demanding standards. The King model side by side is a best quality Holland & Holland pattern sidelock ejector double with chopper lump barrels and is available in 16 gauge. Approximate stock dimensions: 14.5″ LOP 1 3/8″ DAC 2 1/8″ DAH Weight: 6.5lb This Piotti is extremely dynamic and nimble, and dominates in the field. This Purpose built Piotti is a joy to carry and points exceptionally well to the bird, a true representation of what a top tier Piotti is supposed to be. Price: $16,900*

ITHACA NID FIELD GRADE 10 GAUGE 3 1/2″ MAGNUM SxS – LIKE NEW: ITHACA, NID, FIELD GRADE 10 GAUGE 3 1/2″ MAGNUM. 32″ BARRELS, FULL (.040) AND FULL (.040), CLEARLY STAMPED “3 1/2″ CHAMBERS”. 100% BRIGHT BLUE, MIRROR PERFECT BORES, SINGLE SIGHT. BOXLOCK FRAME, 100% BOLD VIVID CASE COLOR, PERFECT UNTURNED SCREWS, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, EXTRACTORS. TOP LEVER TO THE FAR RIGHT, TIGHT ON FACE. POSSIBLY UNFIRED. PISTOL GRIP STOCK, SPLINTER FOREARM, NEAR-PERFECT CHECKERING AND VARNISH, NO DINGS OR HANDLING MARKS. ORIGINAL GRIP CAP AND BUTTPLATE, 1 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ X 14 5/8″, 10 POUNDS 3 OUNCES. ONLY 574 FIELD GRADE BIG MAGNUM 10GA DOUBLE WERE PRODUCED STARTING 1932. THIS EXAMPLE HAS TO BE THE FINEST CONDITION GUN OF THIS TYPE IN EXISTENCE. Price: $7,500

Merkel ~ 200E ~ Over Under ~ 12 Ga ~ Shotgun: For your consideration, a Merkel model 200E chambered in 12 Gauge. The case colored receiver is engraved with accent scollwork. Features include automatic ejectors, crossbolt lockup, cocking indicators, double triggers, and an automatic safety. Stock dimensions are as follows: 14.75″ LOP, 1″ drop at comb, and 2″ at heel with a slight cast off. The stock has been extended via a well-blended addition. 12 Gauge Chambers: 2.75 Metal Condition: Very Good+ Wood Condition: Very Good+ Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: 26″ Triggers: Double Stock Dimensions: 14.75″ LOP Fore End: Checkered Butt Pad: Rubber Weight: 6.5 lbs Sights: Solid Rib and Bead Chokes: “Full, Top / Cyl, Bottom Item Location: Hamburg, PA Price: $3,456.99*

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August 20, 2023 by Gregg

John Wilkes, best London pair of 20 gauge Best English Sidelock SxS shotguns: John Wilkes 20-gauge pair of Best English Sidelock SxS shotguns. Serial numbers 15234 & 15235. This gorgeous, matched pair of 20’s has 27” barrels choked .005” IC and .009” Skeet I with 2 ¾” chambers and London Proved in 1986. Fitted with a narrow, concave, smooth top rib. The sidelock actions have nearly 100% coverage of very fine English scroll and roses with oak leaf carved fences. In addition to the fine engraving the names “John Wilkes” are gold inlayed on the top of the rib, each sidelock and on the bottom with the word “London” added. Double triggers, automatic safeties and assisted opening The wood..is nothing short of exceptional! Whoever originally ordered this matched pair obviously took great pleasure in having these guns fitted with incredibly beautiful, densely grained stocks and forearms. The English/straight hand stocks have a 14 5/8” LOP to the checkered butt with 1 ½” DAC, 2 ¼” DAH and about ½” of cast-off favoring a right-hand shooter. The forearms are game-style abbreviated beavertails with Anson front release buttons. Put it all together and you get a magnificent pair of English Best 20-gauge SxS game guns. Even with the beautiful dense grained stocks these guns still weigh only 5 lbs. 15 oz. each. The guns handle very well and feel lively in the hands. Mechanically excellent in all regards. Cosmetically the frames retain 80%+ original colors; the barrel blue is thinning on the tops near the breech but still 95%. Both trigger guards have most of the bluing around the grip worn off. And the wood is in 95% with just a few light handling marks on each gun. On many matched pairs, there is usually one gun with significantly more wear than the other. These two guns are nearly identical with each gun looking as fine as the other! The pair is cased in a bespoke oak and leather English made take-down luggage case with leather and reinforced canvas cover. The case is fitted with John Wilkes oilers, cleaning rod and with two fitted turn screws. The pair is priced to sell quickly at $58,000.00 Price: $58,000*

1991 PIOTTI KING SIDELOCK SIDE-BY-SIDE 12GA BEST QUALITY 2 GUN SET: Piotti King Best Quality matched pair chambered in 12 gauge with 27 inch barrels, bright bores, 2 3/4 inch chambers, 14 3/4 inch LOP, manufactured in 1991. This set comes with the original Oak & Leather case. The NRA grading condition for this USED firearm is Excellent. Piotti Fratelli of Brescia, Italy has established a reputation for making some of the finest guns in the world since their inception in 1955. The King Grade is a best quality gun on the H&H pattern action with chopper lump bbls. and offer the finest in workmanship. The case colored actions feature full coverage fine English style scroll engraving with floral bouquets. The engraving extends to the forearm iron and breech end of bbls. Features include gold bar marked pin type cocking indicators, double under lug locking, selective ejectors & double triggers. Right edge of long tang trigger guards are rolled. Bbls. 27’’ with concave solid ribs and brass beads. Ribs are marked “Flli. PIOTTI ITALY”. Splinter forearms with Anson releases and straight hand stocks of outstanding exhibition quality European walnut having marbled figure with rich orange, brown and black tones. Forearm and wrist have generous coverage of fine point pattern hand engraving. Toelines of stocks have brass nameplates with initials “P.J.G.”. Measurements: Stock 14-3/4’’ to checkered butts DAC: 1-1/2’’ DAH: 2-1/4’’ Near neutral casts. Weight: 6 lbs, 7 ozs Gun No. 1 Bore diameter: RT .724, LT .724 Choke constriction: RT .006, LT .017 Minimum wall thickness: RT .033, LT .032 Gun No. 2 Bore diameter: RT .724, LT .724 Choke constriction: RT .006, LT .017 Minimum wall thickness: RT .033, LT .032. Price: $39,999.99*

Beautiful high original condition A.H. Fox XE Grade 20ga- an absolute gem of a Fox: Fine early Fox XE Grade 20ga in beautiful original condition. This gun with 28″ Krupp fluid steel barrels. Made with splinter forend, double triggers, auto ejectors, capped pistol grip buttstock and original Silver’s pad. Gun matches its production data exactly as found today. Beautifully engraved in early XE pattern as seen in the photos. Gun is beautifully stocked with a lovely piece of blonde colored walnut and has its original Silver’s pad. Overall, the gun remains in beautiful original condition. Barrels with about 97% original blue. Stocks are sound and excellent with beautiful original finish and some finish added for preservation. Pad is original and very hard. Frame retains better than 1/2 of its original case color. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. Price: $29,950*

Caesar Guerini Revenant 28ga – 28” – Over Under NEW UNFIRED – 28” – NEW IN CASE – Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved: Caesar Guerini Revenant 28ga – 28” – NEW UNFIRED – 28” – NEW IN CASE – Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved – Solid Rib – Gold Inlays – 1 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 14 1/2 x 6.0 lbs Hand polished coin receiver with Invisalloy protective finish, comes in Special Revenant case with 5 nickel plated flush chokes, hand rubbed oil finish. Price: $15,825*

AS-NEW 1965 AND RARE BERETTA S3 HAND DETACHABLE CASE COLOURED SIDELOCK O/U SHOTGUN – W/ HANG TAG: BERETTA – ITALY MODEL S3, S-3 W/ ORIGINAL HANG TAG MFG – 1965 12GA – 2.75′ 29″ VENT RIB BARREL WITH TAPERED RIB 2.5MM TO 4MM (GAME RIB) CHOKES: .027 / .036 RARE CASE-COLOURED HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK ACTION – W/ VENTED FIRING PINS SINGLE TRIGGER NON-AUTO SAFETY BEAUTIFULLY FIGURED WALNUT PISTOL GRIP STOCK W/ ITALIAN VENT PAD DIMS: 14.625″ LOP, DAC: 1.25″, DAH: 1.625″ (CAN BE ALTERED TO FIT) WEIGHT: 7LBS 2OZ CONDITION: GUN IS IN REMARKABLE ORGINAL AS-NEW CONDITION. Serial Number: 32148 Barrel Length: 29″ Chambers: 2.75″ OR 70MM Ejectors: YES Condition: AS-NEW Metal Condition: AS-NEW Wood Condition: AS-NEW Bore Condition: AS-NEW Triggers: SINGLE. Price: $7,800*

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August 13, 2023 by Gregg

Ivo Fabbri Pinless Sidelock Over Under Game 20GA 28″ (772): Pre-Owned Ivo Fabbri Game 20GA with 28″ fixed choke (.028/.040) vacuum arc remelting steel barrels with solid game top-rib and solid side-ribs. Coin finished, pinless side-lock action with fine English scroll engraving by Creative Art. Factory Single non-selective trigger, English straight-hand stock to checkered butt, slim round fully checkered game forearm. Very minor handling marks, minor scuffs on stock/forearm with minor finish wear and scuffs on action. Manufactured in 1997 for John Milius. Includes case. Price: $99,995*

Rare original Parker DHE 28ga “00” frame gun with original 28″ barrels in really nice shape with gorgeous wood: Beautiful and fine condition Parker DHE Grade 28ga made on a “00” frame with original 28″ Titanic steel barrels. This gun with original splinter forend, double triggers, auto ejectors, and straight grip buttstock. The gun has beautiful original case color and barrel blue. The buttstock is of particularly nice Walnut with great grain layout as seen in the photos. The gun remains in excellent overall condition. Barrels with about 90-95% original blue with a few light scratches on left barrel at breech end from storage. Frame with about 60% plus beautiful case color. The buttstock is excellent as restored. Trigger guard with nearly all of its perfectly restored blue. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. This is a great little Parker and it is really hard to find “00” frame guns in anything other than 26″ barrel length. This gun is worthy of time afield and in a great collection. Price: $47,500*

HOLLAND & HOLLAND 450/400 2 3/8″ B P E DOUBLE RIFLE- TOPLEVER HAMMER- ABOUT 1880- 26″ STEEL Bbls.- VERY GOOD BORES- SCOTT PATENT SPINDLE ACTION: #5212, Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond Street, London: A Neat Compact Top Lever Rebounding Hammer Back Action “No.2 Model” 450/400 2 3/8″ BPE Double Rifle Made about 1880, 26″ Extractor Steel Henry’s Patent barrels and so marked, Rib extension, 1 standing & 1 folding fully engraved rear sights, Double underlugs & double bite, The receiver flats are stamped “Patent Action” plus stamped “W.M.S. Patent No. 2752”, That is a significant patent from 1865 by no other than William Middleditch Scott and is well known as the “Scott Spindle”, It is a vertical spindle in the head of the stock (Top Lever) that is connected to a sliding underbolt that keys the double underlugs with double bites, Still used to this very day, It is numbered 10136 on both the receiver flats and the bottom rib of the barrels meaning it was the 10,136 gun built under this Scott patent, This was the beginning of the end of the hammer gun from about 1870 to 1890, London proved, Top lever, Cross-Bolt or wedge forend release, Pistol grip stock with a horn grip cap, The trigger guard strap to the grip cap, 14″ LOP over a light matted steel buttplate, Shadowline cheekpiece, 8 lbs., 80% engraving coverage of classic H&H scroll with a very nice patina on the frame and 15% of original case colors, Very solid wood both front & back that will last another lifetime, Sling eyes, The breech face has 80% case colors, It remains tight to the face, The bores remain very good with surface pitting in a few areas but the rifling is totally sharp from throat to muzzle, Very sound wood and remains in stout condition, This piece has reblacked barrels that were professionally done and now remain at 98%, It has 15% original case colors, The buttstock and forend has been refinished and remains at 95%, The checkering is at 96%, Every screw is north & south and all remain at 90% condition including those inside the forend. This is a neat 8 lb. rifle that handles .408″ diameter bullets in either 230 or 250 grain bullets at about 1700 fps. A fun Holland & Holland light game sporting double rifle. Price: $8,800*

Parker Reproduction 28 ga. SxS 28″ bbls, Double Triggers: Parker Reproduction 28 ga. features desirable 28″ barrels choked modified and full. Classic configuration, double triggers, splinter for end, straight hand stock of striking flame grain dark tiger stripe walnut. Stock dimensions, 1-1/2″, comb 2-1/2″ heel. Lenght of pull is 15-1/4″ over the extended pad. 13-3/4″ of original stock length. FYI would measure 14″ with a reproduction dogs head buttplate or 14-1/2″ with a brown Old English pad. A couple of the most minor marks in the finish, blue and colors 100 %. Cased. Price: $6,495*

CSMC RBL 20 gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun: CSMC RBL Launch Edition, 28 in, choke tubes and case. Gun shows handling marks from hunting. Gun is mechanically in very good shape. Photos #4 shows light handling marks, there are no deep scratches. Chambers: 2 3/4″ Ejectors: Yes Condition: Good Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition: Great Triggers: Double LOP: 14 1/4″ Price: $3,000*

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August 6, 2023 by Gregg

JAMES PURDEY & SON BEST 12G BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK SXS SHOTGUN: Gun is in very good condition with some light handling. Manufacturer: J. Purdey & Sons Model: Best Quality Sidelock Caliber Info: 12 Gauge Ejectors: Yes Condition: Preowned Metal Condition: Very Good Barrels: 27″ Action: Sidelock Triggers: Single Gauge: 12 Gauge Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ Stock Heel: 2 1/4″ Stock Cast: Off Fore End: Checkered LOP: 14 1/2″ Rib: Concave Weight: 7.0lbs Chokes: F/IC Case: Leather Luggage Price: $34,000*

Armas Garbi 20ga, 26in SLE: This Garbi is a Side Lock Ejector is a 20ga, with 26in barrels. Bores are mirror. The action comes with double triggers. The barrels are also tight on face and the thumb latch is well right of center. This a great upland side by side with modern dimensions. Ejectors are strong and in time. Buttstock has a leather covered english buttpad to add to the LOP=15in. Overall condition of the little gun is VG. Price: $6,999.99

J. MACNAUGHTON ROUND BODY SXS 28 GAUGE: 24″ .005 AND .010 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP BUTT PLATE EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING MAKERS CASE 4LBS 15 OZ 2 7/8 DAH 2 1/4″ DAC 14 5/16 LOP Price: $13,500*

AyA – – No.2 – Side Lock Ejector – SxS – 16ga 27″ IC / M – – As New in Original Box: 1998 – AyA – No.2 – 16ga, 2-3/4″, 27″ Bbls, Choked IC / M (.010 / .018), LOP 15″, Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-3/8″, Cast Off, Weight – 6 lbs. 4 oz. Like New in Original Box. Price: $5,450*

Arrieta Model 578 28ga, 29″ Barrel Side-by-Side Shotgun: Arrieta Model 578 is a Spanish built copy of the Holland & Holland game gun. Gun is in mint condition with bright and shiny bores. LOP: 14 3/8″ Drop at comb: 1 1/2″ Drop at heal: 2 1/4″ Weight: 6 Lbs. Barrels: 29 inch, chopper lump construction Chokes: IC & MOD (fixed) Beautiful case colors Upgraded Wood All original finish Articulated front trigger Cocking indicators Leather covered recoil pad (not original to gun) Price: $5,000*

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July 30, 2023 by Gregg

Holland & Holland 12 gauge ‘Royal Deluxe’ Over-and-Under sidelock shotgun with 29-inch barrels: A pre-owned Holland & Holland 12 gauge ‘Royal Deluxe’ Over-and-Under shotgun with 29-inch barrels at our Dallas Showroom. Holland & Holland patent sidelock ejector, double trigger and non-automatic safety. Calibre: 12-gauge Action: Sidelock Ejector Triggers: Double Safety: Non-Automatic Barrel Length: 29 inch Chamber: 2 3/4 inch Rib: Ventilated Chokes: Bottom: M/C Top: M/C Type: Deluxe Walnut Length: 14 5/8 inches Grip: Full pistol grip shape Butt End Finish: Chequred Forend: Game Style Description: Ribbon & Scroll with shaded background Finish: Brush Bright Finish Weight: 8lb – 1oz Case: Uncased Date of Manufacture: 1998 Price: $79,000*

Gorgeous Original condition Purdey .500-465 cal double rifle used by Baron Bror von Blixen-Finecke – recently featured in Sporting Classics! Beautiful and rare James Purdey & Sons double rifle made in .500-465 caliber. Gun is special in many ways and most importantly it has a strong connection to Barron Bor Von Blixen-Finecke. Gun originally shipped to Zimbabwe, it is a beautiful lightly field used all original gun with 26″ Whitworth fluid steel barrels. Reinforced frame is best quality engraved, has side clips, removable disc strikers, assisted opening system, and Jones Rotary opener. Splinter forend, double triggers, extracotrs. The stocks are beautiful and finely checkered. The butt has an engraved steel capped pistol grip and original Silvers type recoil pad. The gun is housed in its original oak and leather case with matching trade card and instructions. The gun remains in beautiful all original condition. Barrels with about 90-95% original toning blue. Frame with about 70%++ original case color and crisp engraving. Stocks are excellent and sound with minor handling marks and retain nearly all of their original finishes. Pad is beginning to crystalize but is most certainly original. Case is excellent for its age with leather beginning to dry and crackel. Bores are bright and shiny with very strong rifling. Mechanics are excellent and the gun is tight as new. This is a very rare rifle with a most fascinating history. Interested parties are encouraged to email me for additional reading materials on the gun’s history which is too lengthy to be listed herein. It is priced at $72,500 plus shipping. Please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions or reasonable offers on this fantastic and history Purdey double rifle! Price: $72,500*

HENRY MORRIS BOXLOCK EJECTOR SxS .410: SN# 19XX 29″ SOLID RIB BARRELS FULL AND FULL (.022 AND .022 CONSTRICTIONS) 3″ CHAMBERS NP 3″ 5 TON 7/16 OZ CAST OFF DOUBLE TRIGGERS EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP RECOIL PAD EXCELLENT CONDITION 4LBS 6 OZ 2″ DAH 1 7/16″ DAC 14″ LOP Price: $9,950*

F.lli Rizzini 20 gauge Extra Lusso Boxlock Side-by-Side: Fratelli Rizzini Extra Lusso 20 gauge SxS shotgun, built in 1976. Serial number 1434. This shotgun built five years after Guido and Amelio Rizzini set out to build the finest SxS shotguns available. This is NOT a Zoli gun. Shotgun built for Abercrombie and Fitch, sole distributors in the United States. One of the best of the very best. This shotgun remains in excellent condition, and shows little wear from its limited usage. Beautiful case coloring coverage, including the trigger. Action has impressive deep chisel engraving throughout. Straight (English style) grip. Blank gold monogram disc in stock. Filligree top lever. Equipped with small beavertail fore-end, single trigger, and checkered stock butt. Dimensions as follows – DAC – 1 1/2 in, DAH – 2 1/4 in, LOP – 14 7/16 in, Cast – none. Barrel length – 27 5/8 in, Chokes – .006 (R), .012 (L), Bores .630 (R), .631 (L), MinWallTh – .048 (R), .049 (L), Chamber – 3 inch. Shotgun is provided in leather trimmed Negrini case. Locks up tight and balances perfectly. Unusual configuration in that it sports 70 cm (27 5/8 in) barrels, when so many of the shotguns built during this period were equipped with 26 inch barrels. Stock exhibits a few slight marks from use, but remains in excellent condition after almost a half century of life. The fore-end left side has a very small dent and appears to have an older repair (see picture provided). Fore-end integrity 100% and repair difficult to see. Barrels in excellent condition inside and out. Tapered hand cross-filed rib leading to single bead. Barrels capable of meeting any type shot requirement in the future. An opportunity to own one of the very best, with several lifetimes ahead, without the wait or cost of buying new. Thinning the ranks a bit with guns in pursuit of new owners. Price: $7,950*

William Powell highest grade sidelock SxS with extremely attractive Fleur De Lis fences: Hammerless Sidelocks – What a lovely English sidelock. Elegant engraving and wood and she handles like a dream. The basic dimensions are excellent for many. A very attractive gun but let me tell you this gun is very sexy in how it feels between the hands. You sincerely don’t want to let go. Antique: Yes Manufacturer: William Powell highest grade sidelock with extremely attractive Fleur De Lis fences Serial Number: 10213 Ejectors: Yes Barrels: 27″ Barrel Type: Steel Action: Sidelock ejector Gauge: 12 gauge Stock Comb: 1 5/8″ Stock Heel: 2 3/8″ Stock Cast: 1/2″ LOP: 16″ (14 3/8) Weight: 6 lbs. 9.5 oz. Choke Left: .017″ Mod Choke Right: .010″ IC Proof:Nitro: 2 1/2″ Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .028″ Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .028″ Price: $5,700*

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July 23, 2023 by Gregg

JAMES PURDEY BEST HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR TWO BARREL SET VENT RIB TRAP/PIGEON GUN EXCELLENT CONDITION BUILT IN 1964: James Purdey best hand detachable sidelock ejector trap/pigeon two barrel set Rare hand detachable lock action Non selective single trigger Saftey permanently in off position Disc set strikers(spare strikers in container) Both Barrels gold inlaid “Constructed By Harry Lawrence” (managing director at the time) Barrel #1: 30″ ejector hand filed vent rib Bores: .729/.729 proofed at .729/.729 Chokes: .024/.043 M/F Pattern: 65%/75% Barrel #2: 30″ ejector hand filed vent rib Bores: .729/.729 proofed at .729/.729 Chokes: .014/.017 LM/M Pattern: 60%/65% Monte Carlo pistol grip stock with leather covered pad and beavertail forend LOP 14 5/8 DAC 1 5/8 DAH 1 5/8 DAMC 2 1/4″ Cast off 1/8″ 8lbs 1oz Oak and leather case with canvas outer cover Bone handle screw and striker removal tools and all original cleaning tools. Purdey letter in pictures Completed in 1964 This is one of the best Purdey trap/pigeon guns available in excellent almost as new condition. I have shot this gun and it handles and shoots great with little to no recoil, very versatile setup for clays/helice/pigeons/game. Price: $75,000

Rare Parker VH 12ga Factory Magnum proof live bird gun – Special order w/Great Provenance: Very rare special order Parker VH 12ga gun made for noted shooter W.H. Heer. Gun made on a #2 frame with 32″ Vulcan barrels, splinter forend, double triggers extractors. Gun special ordered without safety. Straight grip buttstock with awesome modern dimensions. Please see PGCA research letter for info on the gun. Gun remains in pleasing original condition overall. Barrels with about 90% original blue. Frame with a solid 60% original case color remaining. Stocks are sound and excellent with original finish and some finish added for preservation. Pad is an aging replacement. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. More info on “Billy” Heer found here: ://americantrapshooter/threads/william-h-silent-billy-heer.2167/ Price: $6,895

A.H. Fox – Engraved SPE Grade, 20ga. 26″ Barrels Choked IC/M: 2 ¾” chambers, 14 ½ LOP with old White Line pad, straight grip, beavertail forend, single selective trigger, 95% original blue, Savage Arms Co in Utica NY, matte rib, double ivory sight. According Roe S. Clark, this is the last serial number in the regular series and it letters just the way it is except the White Line pad, it was shipped in 1938, and it’s the highest serial number for this gauge. Gun comes from an estate. Inv: 69455 6 lbs. 12 oz. 14 ½” x 1 ¼” x 2 ½” Price: $5,995

CHARLES DALY HAMMER GUN 8-BORE SxS SHOTGUN: Make CHARLES DALY Model HAMMER GUN Configuration Hammer Gauge / Caliber 8 BORE SHOT Serial #969 Country of Origin Germany Barrel Length (in Inches) 33″ LAMINATED STEEL Trigger DT (Double) Stock Configuration Straight Grip Forearm Type Splinter Forearm Rib Type Smooth Concave Rib Receiver Finish Casehardened Engraving TypeBorder Engraving Other Options JONES UNDER LEVER REBOUNDING HAMMERS, STEEL BUTT PLATE Condition EXC. Plus Condition Weight 14LB 12 OZ Dimensions DAC 1-11/16 DAH 3-3/16 LOP 14-1/8 C/OFF 3/16 Other Details PRE-1898 ANTIQUE. Price: $5,000*

JP Sauer – A&F Model 100 – SxS – 12 Gauge – UNFIRED – July 1937: For your consideration is this 84-year-old JP Sauer side-by-side with great dimensions in 99% condition (including case colors, wood finish, barrel bluing). I’ve had 3 multi-decade gun collectors look at this gun and they all agree this gun remains in UNFIRED condition (there are NO PRIMER MARKS on the action around the firing pins). This area is clearly viewable in one of the photos. There a few very minor handling marks, also viewable in the photos, but you’ll have to look pretty hard to find them! Serial Number 322,234. The wood on this gun is far nicer than normal for a field grade gun. The center of the rib is engraved with “Abercrombie & Fitch Co., New York, N.Y. U.S. Agents.” As I wanted to know more about the history of this gun, I contacted Griffin & Howe’s research department. They were extraordinarily helpful and provided the following: 2 informational letters (5 pages total), 2 photographs of the actual Abercrombie & Fitch handwritten ledger when the gun was in their inventory, 27 additional pages of detailed (and very interesting) research on the various individual owners of this gun throughout the year This is very fun and enjoyable information (and providence) to have on a gun in one’s collection. All of this research comes with the gun. Great Dimensions: Weight – 6 lb 8 oz Overall Length – 42 inches Barrel Length – 26 inches Drop at Comb – 1 9/16 inches Drop at Heal – 2 ½ inches Cast – 0 inches Length of Pull – 14 ¼ inches Chamber Length – 2 5/8 inches (only 1/8 inch from 2 3/4 if you want to lengthen the chamber) Left Choke – loose full Right Choke – improved cylinder Ejectors – strong and in time Any collector of MINT side-by-sides and/or Pre-War German Guns will enjoy having this gun in their collection. Price: $4,500*

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July 16, 2023 by Gregg

A pre-owned Fabbri over & under 12 gauge with 29 & 29 inch two barrel set gun: Calibre: 12 gauge Action: Sidelock ejector Triggers: Single Safety: Automatic Barrel Length: 29 & 29 inch Chamber: 2 3/4 inch Rib: Game ventilated rib Chokes: Barrel set one Under : 1/4 : Over 1/2 – Barrel set two – Bottom 1/2 – Top Full Type: Deluxe grade Walnut Length: 15 1/2 inches Grip: Classic Straight Hand Butt End Finish: 1 inch recoil pad Forend: Game style forend Description: Fine Rose & Scroll Finish: Case colour Weight: 7 lbs – 11 oz Case: Single leather case Date of Manufacture: 1974. Price: $58,000*

Fabulous high original condition Ithaca NID Model 4E 20ga – All original and near mint – Best example I’ve seen!: Absolutely dynamite all original Ithaca NID Model 4E 20ga. Made with 26″ Fluid steel barrels, splinter forend, gold plated double triggers, auto ejectors, automatic safety. Gun has very nice flame figured American Walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with original buttplate. Engraved in beautiful and tasteful Grade 4 pattern as seen in the photos. Gun is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum research letter identifying it as found today including the original initials in the gold stock shield. Gun remains in superb all original and investment grade condition. Barrels with nearly all of their original blue. Frame with more than 95% bold original case colors throughout. Stocks are sound and near mint with nearly all of their original finishes remaining. Checkering is crisp and untouched. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are perfect. Gun shows very very little use. Ithacas have only recently started gaining the collector interest that they deserve when compared to other makers and have an incredibly bright future with the records having come available to collectors. This gun is as good as they get for untouched and all original in every respect! Price: $12,950*

Best Quality Louis Brancquaert #5 Hammer 12 gauge sidelock pigeon gun with 30″ Chopper lump fluid steel barrels: Full coverage banknote scroll with Brancquaert marking on bottom of frame, probably executed by H. Corombelle, the top Belgian engraver in this time period(1900-1910). Hidden Purdey style third fastener, sideclips, figured French walnut with no splits or cracks, original 2 5/8″ chambers, perfect bores that mike Left: .726, MWT= .028, choke=. .031″ Right: .726, MWT= .029″, choke=. 020″. Wall thickness 9″ Left= .042″ Right= .044″. Weight of gun is 7lbs. 5 ozs. Stock dimensions are 14″ LOP to a checkered butt over a piece of walnut added to change pitch., 1 3/4″ DAC, 1 7/8″ DAH, with 3/8″ cast off for the right hand. My guess is that it may have been originally built for a woman, hence the odd original pitch. SN is 908.974. DeFourney built these guns for Brancquaert and the SN reflects this fact. The bluing appears original as barrel lettering is very sharp and there is fading case color on action, but metal is very clean and engraving sharp. Hammers are the late style low profile used on the post 1900 guns. This is a very seldom seen best quality hammer model built at the tail end of the live pigeon era. Price: $7,650*

A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH 16 GA. SxS 30″ BBL. 1ST. YEAR PRODUCTION: Maker: A H FOX Model: STERLINGWORTH Gauge/Caliber: 16 GA. Barrel Length:30″ Chambers: 2 1/2″ Rib Design: FLAT, FILED Weight: 6 LB 8OZ Bore/Chokes Right/Bottom: .659/.006 IC Left/Top: .657/.010 LM Stock Dimensions Drop At Comb:1 7/16″ Drop At Face:2 1/16″ 4 1/2″ Drop At Heel: 2 3/4″ Cast At Face: 1/8″ OFF 4 1/2″ Cast At Heel: 3/16″ OFF Length Of Pull:14″ Pitch:5 DEGREES Special Features: ORIGINAL COLOR CASE HARDENED BOX LOCK ACTION DOUBLE TRIGGERS EXTRACTORS REFINISHED SEMI-PISTOL GRIP STOCK W/ ORIGINAL BUTT PLATE SPLINTER FOREARM AUTO SAFETY MADE IN PHILADELPHIA “FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION” CONDITION: VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT Circa:1913 / SER # 350308 Price: $4,495*

Merkel ~ 303E ~ 12 Ga ~ Over Under ~ Sidelock ~ Shotgun: For your consideration, a Merkel model 303E chambered in 12 Gauge. The French greyed receiver is engraved with full coverage Neuenglische Arabesque type scrollwork. Features include ejectors, hand removable sidelocks, double triggers, and a non-automatic safety. Stock dimensions are as follows: 14 3/8″ LOP, 1″ drop at comb, and 1 7/8″ at heel with neutral cast. 12 Gauge Chambers: 2.75 Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Very Good+ Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: 28″ Triggers: Double Stock Dimensions: 14 3/8″ LOP Fore End: Checkered Butt Pad: Ribbed Weight: 7.25 lbs Sights: Bead Chokes: “X Full, Top / Mod, Bottom Price: $3,499.99*

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July 9, 2023 by Gregg

Parker CH 8ga with orig. 34″ Acme Steel brls in excellent condition! Truly unique – only one ever made: Literally unique and the only one of its type ever made, Parker CH 8ga made with original 34″ Acme steel barrels. Made on a massive #6 frame with splinter forend, period original Infalliable single selective trigger, extractors, and auto safety. The gun is beautifully engraved as seen in the photos. Capped pistol grip buttstock with weighted steel/lead lined buttplate. Gun remains in excellent overall condition. Barrels with about 90% original blue remaining. Frame retains about 60% original case color. Forend with original wood finish and checkering. Buttstock has been restored long ago and retains nearly all of its professionally restored finish. Bores are bright. Mechanics are excellent. This is likely the single finest and most unique steel barrel 8ga Parker to come to market and known to advanced collectors. Price: $64,950*

Westley Richards – SxS, 28ga. 25″ Barrels Choked F/M. CASE INCLUDED. MAKE OFFER: Full & Modified SxS, 2 3/4″ chamber, automatic ejector, Churchill style rib, proof at 3 1/4 tons, coin finish receiver, with game scenes of flying quail and woodcock, surrounded by magnificent scroll, the bottom of the frame has a pointer surrounded with scroll, straight grip, checkered butt, double trigger, automatic ejector, in English – canvas case, Gun is as new and unfired with case accessories. 5 lbs. 7 oz. 15 1/4″ x 1/2″ x 2 x 1/16″ Price: $13,995*

Webley & Scott ~ Side by Side ~ 20 Gauge ~ Boxlock Ejector: This is a boxlock ejector shotgun with 26-inch barrels with a flat top rib. The right barrel is marked Webley & Scott, the left barrel is marked Birmingham. Proved for 3″ cartridges at proof pressure of 3 1/2 Tons per square inch, Chokes at Improved Modified & Full. Engraved with scrolls with case color finish, Double Triggers, Quality Walnut Stock, traditional English straight grip, Splinter forend with Anson release, 14 1/2 inch LOP. The bores are bright and shiny. Price: $5,499.99*

CSMC RBL 28ga SxS – Excellent Cased: Excellent condition CSMC RBL 28ga in makers case. 28in barrels are choked M/F with superb bluing. Original case hardening on the finely engraved; setter on left, pointer on right, scaled receiver show vibrant colors. Beautiful walnut stock with capped pistol grip terminates to a professionally installed Pachmayr pad. Slim semi-beaver tail forearm matches the stock grain. LOP of 14 5/8 to the single selective trigger. This wonderful condition, lightweight game gun in the ever popular 28ga comes complete in its maker’s case with all original accouterments. Price: $4,500*

Rare Pre-War Browning Double Single Superposed OU Shotgun: Rare pre war Belgian Browning 12 gauge Superposed built in 1935 with double single triggers. The double single trigger concept was devised by Val Browning, John Brownings son. Each trigger is a true single trigger. All the shooter has to do is choose which barrel to fire first and then pull the same trigger again to fire the 2nd barrel. A great idea,but too expensive to build in a highly competitive market. The double single triggers were only offered for 3 years,so these guns are very hard to find. This one has 26″ solid rib barrels choked improved cylinder and modified. Thie gun is in excellent original condition retaining 95% of the original blue and wood finish. The bores are mint and free of dents or rust. The barrels are on face and lock up tightly. The stock is sound with no cracks or damage. The stock retains the original buttplate. I have fired this gun on clays and it functions perfectly. A rare piece of Browning history and a great all around shotgun for hunting or clays. Price: $2,900*

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July 2, 2023 by Gregg

John Dickson & Son 12 bore Round Body Side by Side Shotgun: A pre-owned John Dickson & Son 12 gauge Round Body side by side shotgun Action: Round Body Ejector Triggers: Double Safety: Automatic Barrel Length: 27 Inches Chamber: 2 3/4 Inch Rib: Game concaved Chokes: Right: Improved Cylinder Left: 3/4 Type: Deluxe Grade Walnut Length: 15 Inches Grip: Traditional English straight hand grip Butt End Finish: Chequered Forend: Splinter Style Forend Description: Game Scenes supported with Scroll Engraving & carved fences Finish: Case Colour Hardened Finish Weight: 6lb – 4oz Case: Single Leather Case Date of Manufacture: 1980. Price: $41,000*

A.H. Fox XE Grade 12ga SxS Shotgun: Serial #24XXX, 1919 mfg, all original and near mint, with a historian letter, 30″ barrels, choked Full+Full, beavertail forearm, full pistol grip, Silvers recoil pad, Lyman sights, 14 1/2″ length of pull, 2″ drop at heel, 7lbs 6oz, double triggers, dark fancy walnut, 99% plus overall. Price: $17,500*

PIOTTI 16 MOD BSEE DELUXE- 29″ CHOPPER LUMP Bbls.- MADE in 2002- EXC ENGRAVING & EXC WOOD- OVERALL a 98% GUN- ORIG. I. C. & M- Dbl. TRIGGERS-6 Lbs. 8 Oz: #9733, Fratelli Piotti, Gardone Val Trompia, Brescia Italy, Piotti Piuma – BSEE Deluxe Boxlock Ejector 16 Bore, Made in 2002, A Deluxe Piece with Excellent Engraving and Wood, It is with 29″ Ejector Chopper Lump barrels at 17.1mm = .672 .007 & .017″ (Imp.Cyl. & Mod.), 2 3/4″ Chambers, KG 1,270 weight barrels, Concave matted top rib, Scalloped frame, Rolled trigger guard edge for the right hand, Double triggers with the front articulated, Splinter game forend with a frontal Anson release, Straight hand stock at 14 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 2 1/4″ over a 3/4″ leather pad with plugs for easy removal, Slight Cast-Off for the right hand, 6 lbs. 8 oz., 99% coverage of very nice scroll and rose bouquet engraving by Oscar Granetti on a soft coin finished frame, It has Upgraded Wood with a Superb piece of European Walnut that could almost go as Exhibition with excellent color & contrast of deep brown & black. This piece is with original barrel blue at 99%, The stock and forend at 98%, The checkering at 100%. The barrels inside and out remain as new. This Piotti quality piece has 8 retaining screws on key screws on both the frame and inside the forend. It is cased in a leather cornered leather trunk. This piece is the ideal upland piece with 16-bore performance that you can carry all day from one of the leading gunmaking firms in the world. Price: $17,500*

E. J. Churchill ~ Hercules Self-Opening Boxlock Side-by-Side ~ 20 Gauge: Factory Engraved E. J. Churchill Self-Opening Boxlock Double Barrel Ejector Shotgun chambered in 20 gauge. 1976 dated, the shotgun features 2-3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, straight (English) stock, and a casehardened receiver with extensive scroll engraving. Also has a single non-selective trigger and tang-mounted automatic safety. In excellent overall condition with only minor handling marks. Comes with a wood and leather takedown case with “V.A.D.” marked on the outer lid and accessories. 20 Gauge. Price: $9,999.99*

Browning 20 Gauge Superposed Superlight OU Shotgun: 1984 Browning 20 Gauge Belgian Superposed Superlight, IC/M, 26.5″, beautiful striped wood, upgraded engraving (signed by engraver), 99% in like new browning luggage case. 14 1/4″ X 1 1/2″ x 2 3/8″. Price: $5,950*

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June 25, 2023 by Gregg

Arrieta Orvis Uplander 28 Gauge Sidelock SxS: Serial Number: 570345806 Barrel Length: 28 Gauge: 28 Gauge Stock Dimensions: 1 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ Stock Cast: Off LOP: 14 1/2 Weight: 6 lbs Chokes: IC / Mod Price: $6,500*

Beretta AS EL 20ga Over Under Shotgun: Beretta AS 20 EL this classic Beretta is one to behold. 20ga 26″ barrel with a round knob semi pistol grip. Overall condition is 90% a few minor handling marks in the wood the metal is as close to 100% as it gets. LOP 14 1/8″ DOH 2 1/8″ DOC 1 3/8″ CAST off 1/8″ the gun features double triggers. Perfect little lightweight quail gun. Price: $6,495*

BROWNING SUPERPOSED 20 GAUGE 1965 OU SHOTGUN: Browning Superposed 20ga 1965 Mfg. Long tang, round knob. 26.5 inch barrels. SK & SK chokes. 3 inch chambers. Blonde colored wood. 14 1/4 LOP. 97% original condition. Excellent bores. Price: $3,950*

WEBLEY & SCOTT 20GA 700 EXCELLENT 2 3/4IN SxS: A wonderful light English game gun. Excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. CLASSIC ENGLISH GAME GUN THAT SHOOTS 2 3/4IN SHELLS. Manufacturer: WEBLEY & SCOTT Model: 700 Barrel Length: 26IN Chambers: 2 3/4IN Ejectors: YES Condition: EXCELLENT Bore Condition: BRIGHT Stock Comb: 1 7/16 IN Stock Heel: 2 1/8 IN Stock Cast: OFF FOR RIGHTY LOP: 14 5/8 IN Weight: 5 LBS 9OZ Manufacture Date: 1976 Choke Left: IMP/CYL Choke Right: SKEET Proof:Nitro: YES. Price: $3,795*

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH FILLI RIZZINI SCALLOPED BOXLOCK 20GA S/S SHOTGUN: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH FILLE RIZZINI SCALLOPED BOXLOCK 20GA S/S SHOTGUN, MFG DATE 1974, 26″ BBLS, 2 3/4 & 3″, MOD/FULL, RAISED GAME RIB, EJECTORS, SINGLE TRIGGER, BEAUTIFUL HIGHLY FIGURED WALNUT, ST/SP WITH SKELETON BUTT, LOP 14 1/2, 6LBS 5OZ, 99% VER LITTLE USE! Price: $2,695*

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June 18, 2023 by Gregg

F.lli. Piotti KING ONE 20GA – 27” – SINGLE TRIGGER – MAKER’S CASE – NEW ACCESSORIES – SPECTACULAR EURO WALNUT: F.lli. Piotti KING ONE – 20ga – 7 PIN SIDELOCK EJECTOR 20GA – 2 3/4″ shells – 27” – SINGLE TRIGGER – MAKER’S CASE – NEW ACCESSORIES – SPECTACULAR EURO WALNUT – SHOWS MINOR WEAR ON BLUING AND WOOD – PLEASE SEE PICS FOR THIS ITALIAN BEAUTY SINGLE TRIGGER DREAM UPLAND FIELD SHOTGUN – PERSONAL GUN THAT I HAVE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED FOR YEARS. TRADES WELCOME ON THIS GUN SN: 8601 14 1/4 X 1 1/2 X 2 1/2 SINGLE TRIGGER CHECKERED BUTT RIGHT-HANDED CAST. Price: $24,995*

FRANCHI IMPERIAL EXTRA MONTE CARLO SLE 12 GAUGE: SN# 11XXX MADE 1953 28 1/2″ SOLID RIB BARRELS IMP MOD AND FULL (.021 AND .035 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGERS EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM RECOIL PAD EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING – STORAGE/USE CASED 7LBS 5 OZ 2 3/4″ DAH 1 7/16″ DAC 14 5/16″ LOP Price: $13,500*

Grulla 209HL 28ga/28″ IC/M Sidelock Spanish Shotgun: Grulla 209HL 28ga/28″ IC/M — Grulla 209HL: Full coverage hand cut scroll engraving, case colored, gold line cocking indicators, straight grip, double trigger, slim beavertail, chopper lump barrels choked IC/Mod, concave rib, bushed firing pins, automatic safety. Highly figured stock with checkered butt that measures 1 1/2″ x 2 3/8″ x 14 7/8″ and weighs 6 pounds 3 ounces. Very high condition with a few light press marks in the wood. Comes with the factory box. Price: $6,495*

Collector Condition 1958 Belgian Browning Superposed 20ga 26.5″ Choked Modified over Improved Cylinder: For sale from my Dad and I’s personal collection is a very nice Belgium Browning Superposed 20ga from the late 1950s. This gun is the desirable round knob long tang field configuration with field choked barrels which measure 26.5 inches with vent rib and choked Modified (**) over Improved Cylinder (**-). The wood is very nicely colored and has dark grain present throughout the stock and the forearm. One of the best-looking grade 1’s you’ll find anywhere. The condition is quite nice, there are only a few scattered handling marks to mention in either the wood or the metal. It is easily one of the nicest 1950s superposed I have ever seen and could sparsely be improved upon in condition or eye appeal. The action is very stiff and like new, it cannot be broken open without the use of both hands! Price: $4,650*

Rizzini ~ BR110 ~ 20 Gauge ~ OU ~ Shotgun: Rizzini BR110 chambered in 20 Gauge. The RIZZINI BR110 field shotgun was first introduced in 2017. It was an instant hit, winning “Best of the Best” – Upland Shotgun of the year by Field & Stream Magazine and Over/Under Gun of the Year from Quail Forever. It features matte black, slim low-profile receiver loaded with standard Rizzini mechanics, Turkish Walnut stock with pistol grip, rounded forearm, 26 LPI checkering, nickel chrome steel barrels, and ventilated rib. 20 Gauge Chambers: 3 Inch Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Bright Barrels: 28 Inches Triggers: Single trigger Stock Dimensions: LOP 14 3/4 inches Fore End: Checkered walnut Butt Pad: Rubber pad Sights: Brass bead on ventilated rib Chokes: 5 Chokes Price: $2,399.99*

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June 11, 2023 by Gregg

Prewar Westley Richards Best Quality Droplock 577 NE Side-by-Side Double Rifle – Game Scene Engraved - “The Crumpler” — Prewar Westley Richards Best Quality Droplock 577 NE Side-by-Side Double Rifle – Game Scene Engraved – “The Crumpler”

Prewar Westley Richards Best Quality Droplock 577 NE Double Rifle – Game Scene Engraved – “The Crumpler”: Up for sale is a very rare and fine Westley Richards Droplock (hand detachable lock) ejector, game scene engraved, double rifle in the powerful .577 3” Nitro Express caliber. It has blued chopperlump Krupp steel 26” barrels engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS 178 NEW BOND St LONDON”, “GUNMAKERS BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII” as well as the following caliber markings “.577 BORE, 3 in CASE” and “100 Grs CORDITE 750 Gr BULLET”. Barrel flats also show original proofs for the full power load of 750 gr bullet and 100 gr Cordite max. The barrels feature select ejectors and matted and engraved quarter rib with ramped bead front sight and rear express sights features one standing leaf marked 100 yards and four folding leaves marked 150, 200, 250, 300 yards respectively. The massive receiver has patina’d to be mostly silver finish with nice case colors remaining only in protected areas. It features 80% English scroll coverage as well as game scene vignettes of an Indian Bear on the bottom lockplate cover and Indian Rhinoceros on the trigger guard. This rifle also features Westley Richards’ rock solid and reliable single select trigger. The bolted safety featured gold inlaid SAFE as well as BOLTED under the lockout lever. The forearm features a lever release and buffalo horn tip inlaid to a widows peak. The buttstock is a strong best grade English walnut featuring checkered side panels, attractive figure and vertical fiddle and has a beaded cheekpiece as well as gold escutcheon with rear sling swivel (front sling attachment in on the barrels) and 1” silvers pad. The solid steel grip cap still retains some attractive but faded case colors. The rifle comes cased in a modern case as shown. LOP is 15-1/8″ and weight is 13.4 lbs. Overall rifle is in VG++ original condition with some faded barrel blacking and some nicks and dings in the metal and wood but nothing that takes away from the rifle’s overall appearance. It is evident that it has been well cared for during its ~120 year history. Mechanics and bores are excellent. This rifle was made in 1904 for R. Tyader Esquire and is a near twin, including single select trigger, to the Westley Richards Droplock 577 NE rifles owned and used by famous historic figures such as author Ernest Hemingway, famed ivory hunter James Sutherland, explorer Admiral JA Baker, and actor Stewart Granger. This particular rifle was owned by Jim Wilkerson of Rifle Ranch and was documented and described by Jeff Cooper in a full, multipage, article that he wrote describing this exact rifle for the 1983 Gun Digest. In the article Mr Cooper dubbed this rifle “The Crumpler” based on John Taylor’s quote that the .577 NE will crumple a charging elephant better than any other cartridge. A copy of the article and the original manuscript is included with the rifle. This is a beautiful example of old-world British gunmaking at its finest in the premier ultimate big bore chambering made during the golden age of ivory hunters. There were very few Westley Richards 577s made prior to WWII (~37) and this is an exceptional and original example. These do not come up for sale often. Price: $62,500

Gorgeous high original condition A.H. Fox XE Grade 12ga 32″ SxS – Lightweight A&F Gun w/Great provenance: Gorgeous high original condition A.H. Fox XE Grade 12ga made with 32″ Chromox barrels. Long splinter forend with ebony tip. Frame is beautifully engraved in oak leaf and game scene pattern as seen in the phootos with scallops on top and bottom. Gun has double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. The round knob pistol grip buttstock is richly figured European walnut and beautifully scallop border checkered and terminiates with an aging Hawkins brand pad. This gun was sold through Abercrombie and Fitch in 1949 for the estate of the original owner, Maximilian Arther Ramirez. Ramirez was a Cuban born physician who lived on Park Avenue in NYC. The gun has his initials “MAR” professionally stamped in the ball grip as seen in the photos. Overall, the gun remains in excellent original condition. Barrels with 95-97% factory blue. Forend is excellent and sound with minor impressions. Frame with more than 90%++ bold and vivid original case color. Buttstock is sound and excellent with original finish and has scattered minor handling marks and impressions. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Price: $12,500

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 PRE-WAR 20 GAUGE SPLINTER FOREARM DOUBLE TRIGGERS: SN# 49XX 26″ SOLID RIB BARRELS MARKED MOD AND FULL (.008 AND .022 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGERS EXTRACTOR AUTO SAFETY SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING WINCHESTER BUTT PLATE 6LBS 2 OZ 2 7/16″ DAH 1 5/8″ DAC 14″ LOP Price: $8,850

Massive Engraved W. & C. Scott 8 Gauge Dbl Hammer Shotgun 1884: Serial #34418, 8 Gauge Cartridge, 34 inch Damascus barrels with bright, near excellent bores showing a few tiny isolated spots of roughness. This is an early W. & C. Scott side by side hammer shotgun marked “W & C. SCOTT & SON. MAKERS & PATENTEES LONDON” on the barrel rib manufactured in 1884. The massive “B” grade shotgun weighs in at 12 lbs 10 Oz. and has border scroll work with a beautiful engraved dog’s head on the left lockplate. The side plates are marked “W. & C. SCOTT & SON” with the lever marked PATENT”. The underside of the barrels are marked with the serial number along with proofs and “CHOKE”, “9B”, “10M” and “NOT FOR BALL”. The barrel flats have the appropriate British proof marks with the water table having the W & C Scott Patent for the action. All numbered parts have matching serial numbers. The gun is in near excellent condition with the fine Damascus barrels retaining much of the original thumbprint pattern ranging from brown toning to a pleasant pewter grey and free of any major dents with only some isolated surface use marks and scratches. The side plates, hammers and protected areas of the frame retain much of the original vibrant case color fading to a smoky gray on the use and carry points. The finely checkered walnut stock with horn capped pistol grip is now solid with an excellent professionally spliced wood repair on the lower left side of the wrist and a small corner chip repair on the right side that are so well done as to be hard to find. The finely checkered forearm rates excellent and is solid with only some very minor use marks. The stock sports a silver oval name plate and horn grip cap and butt plate that rate near excellent. The LOP is 14 1/8″ with drops of 1 ¾” and 1 7/8″ at the comb and heel respectively. The barrels are on face with a tight lock up and the lever resting just right of the center. The hammers cock and release with a crisp trigger pull. A beautiful and rare, very large bore, W. & C. Scott waterfowl shotgun that could still be shot with the proper low-pressure loads. Antique Price: $6,495

A.H. FOX, PHIL., A GRADE 12 GAUGE – GREAT CASE COLOR – NICE GUN: A H FOX, PHIL., A GRADE 12 GAUGE. CHROMOX FLUID STEEL 30″ BARRELS CLEARLY MARKED NUMBER 3 WEIGHT. MODIFIED (.020) AND FULL (.040), 2 1/2″ CHAMBERS, SINGLE BEAD SIGHT. MIRROR PERFECT BORES, 99% ORIGINAL BRIGHT BLUE. BOXLOCK FRAME WITH BOLD VIVID CASE COLOR. EXTENSIVE COVERAGE, DEEP CUT ENGRAVING, SIDES HAVE A FOLIATE PATTERN WITH “ANSLEY H. FOX” ON A BANNER. TOP, BOTTOM AND FOREARM IRON HAS ACANTHUS SCROLLWORK. THE TOP LEVER IS TO THE RIGHT, TIGHT ON FACE. TRIGGERGUARD HAS THE ORIGINAL BLUE. ROUND KNOB GRIP STOCK, SPLINTER FOREARM, NEAR-PERFECT CHECKERING. EXCELLENT WOOD FINISH WITH ONLY MINOR HANDLING MARKS. ORIGINAL BUTTPLATE, 1 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ X 14 1/4″, 7 POUNDS 4 OUNCES. EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL HIGH-CONDITION FOX MADE IN 1927. Price: $2,750

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June 4, 2023June 3, 2023 by Gregg

A.A. Brown 20g Super De Luxe Sidelock SxS Shotgun: The Supreme De Luxe self-opening sidelock ejector by A.A. Brown & Sons is only made bespoke and is “best quality” in every sense. The Supreme De Luxe is based on the well proven H&H type bar-action sidelock with ABAS’ distinct shape; a semi-rounded action body with double beads hand-filed into the bar and complemented by slightly domed lock plates. In addition, the action has ribbed cocking indicators, disk-set strikers, charcoal blued pins and pegs, gilded lock work for corrosion resistance, two triggers, and an automatic safety with the word “SAFE” inlaid in gold. Completed in 2002 this Supreme De Luxe was engraved by the very well-known and highly regarded (and now retired) Keith Thomas in the maker’s house pattern bouquet and scroll with the maker’s name inside unfurled banners. On the bottom of the action fine scroll surrounds a game scene of a woodcock flying among timber above the words “Supreme De Luxe” engraved below the game scene’s vignette.
The subtle roundness of the lock plates and action body continues through the drop points and wrist of the nicely figured walnut stock contributing to how good these ABAS guns feel in the hands. The stock has a 15 9/16” LOP over a checkered butt paired with a “Woodward” style pistol grip. Originally made for a left-hand shooter, the guard bow edge is rolled on its left side, but the triggers and stock are now filed and cast for a right-hand shooter. The stock oval carries the initials: V.V. The splinter forend has an Anson push rod and is slightly elongated giving the gun a sleek profile and allowing for the off-hand arm to stretch out a bit. The forend and pistol grip have a flat-top checkering, a very specialized skill and something not often seen on today’s best quality guns, with Mullered borders. The chopper-lump barrels are just over 30” and proofed in Birmingham in 1999 with 2 3/4” chambers. Each barrel is precisely bored at .615” with .007” choke in the right and .014” choke in the left. The Supreme De Luxe also incorporates an H&H style self-opening mechanism mounted to the bottom of the barrels under the forend. The gun was specially commissioned to be built as a 20g on a slightly larger 16g frame for volume shooting, yet the gun weighs a lively 6 lbs. 2.6 oz. The gun is finished with a traditional color hardened action body, lock plates, and forend iron and blacked furniture and complete in a vintage oak & leather case refitted for this gun and relined in a green baize with a maker’s leather trade label. Price: $49,000*

Piotti ~ BSEE ~ 28 Ga. ~ Side-by-Side shotgun: This Piotti Model BSEE is a side by side shotgun in 28 Ga. It has 29 inch barrels with ejectors and a solid rib. A brass bead front sight. With 2 3/4 inch chambers it has fixed Mod. and Cyl. chokes. Double triggers. The butt stock is a checkered grip deluxe walnut straight grip. The forearm is a checkered grip deluxe walnut beavertail style. The stainless steel receiver is very nicely engraved. Serial Number A059. 28 Gauge Chambers: 2 3/4 inch. Metal Condition: Excellent. Wood Condition: Excellent. A few minor handling marks. Bore Condition: “Clean, bright and shiny. Barrels: 29 inch barrels with ejectors and a solid rib. Triggers: Double. Stock Dimensions: LOP 14 1/2 inch. DAC 1 3/8 inch. DAH 2 inch. Fore End: Checkered grip deluxe walnut beavertail style. Butt Pad: Checkered butt stock end. Weight: 5 Lb. 9 Oz. Sights: Brass bead front sight. Chokes: Fixed Mod. and Cyl. Price: $22,999.99*

LC SMITH~LONG RANGE~12 GAUGE~SxS~Shotgun: Hunter Arms LC Smith Field Grade Long Range 12 gauge shotgun. The LC Smith has 32″ barrels measuring .685 at the muzzle and accepts 3″ shells. The shotgun was manufactured in 1929 and is in excellent shape. The wood is free of cracks and while the finish has darkened some it still presents very well with great checking on the pistol grip and splinter front. The metal condition is excellent, and the case-hardening still shows bright. The length of pull on the front trigger is 14″ and 13″ on the rear. The stock has not been cut, and it retains the original steel cap. Gun locks up tight and functions as it should. 12 Gauge. Price: $2,999.99*

Petrik 16 ga Over&Under~ Only 5lbs. 14 oz. and is 2 3/4″ proofed ~ Ribless with double triggers: Boxlocks – These French guns are the bases for the Remington model 32 but like most guns from the French are much more refined and balanced than the American version. Light, simple, elegant, and strong. What is not to like? Only 5lbs. 14 oz. and is 2 3/4″ proofed ~ Ribless with double triggers! Serial Number: 1181 Ejectors: No Barrels: 26 5/8″
Barrel Type: Steel Action: Boxlock Gauge: 16 gauge Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ Stock Heel: 2 7/16″ Stock Cast: 1/4″
LOP: 13 5/8″ Weight: 5lbs 14ozs Choke Left: .005 lower Choke Right: .022″ upper Proof:Nitro: 2 3/4″ Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .024″ Lower barrel Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .025″ Upper barrel. Price: $2,400*

BERETTA – Model 410 – 20ga 27″ IM / F SxS Boxlock Shotgun: 1956 – Beretta – Model 410 – 20ga, 2-3/4″, 27″ IM / F (.025 / .033) Extractors, Rib Extension Third Bite, Totally Hand Engraved, Double Triggers – Front Articulated, Prince of Wales Grip, LOP 14-1/8″, Drop 1-3/8″ to 2-1/8″, Neutral Cast, Weight – 5 lbs. 11 oz. Excellent Condition – Shot Very Little and Very Tight. Clearly used very little. Gun is about 95% showing some minor cosmetic handling marks and light scratches. Pad is vintage but still soft. The 410 is one grade higher than the 409 Silver Hawk of the same era – more engraving, better wood, more and finer checkering. Price: $2,250*

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May 28, 2023May 27, 2023 by Gregg

RIGBY 577/500 BPE- UNBELIEVABLE COND- MINT BORES- 95% ORIG CASE COLORS- MECHANICALLY APPEARS UNFIRED- 60% ENGRAVING- REBOUNDING LOCKS- SOLID as NEW: #16029, John Rigby & Co. Dublin & London: Listed With a Consecutive #16030 500/450: A Rigby Back Action Rebounding Hammer Jones Action Underlever 577/500 Black Powder Express Double Rifle with Outstanding Bore Condition, Made in 1889, 26″ Steel Extractor barrels, The barrels are marked “Case W. R. No. 2 Powder 132 Grains – Cannelured Bullet 400 Grains”, Full length rib with 1 standing & 1 folding platinum lined rear sights, Proofed in London, Rebounding locks, Carved percussion fences, Swing lever forend release, Horn grip cap, Sling eyes, 14 3/4″ LOP over a full face checkered steel buttplate, 10 lbs., Very nice wood with nice color & contrast, The wood is as stout both in the butt and forend as the day it was made; 60% coverage of period scroll engraving that remains sharp and crisp that includes the hammers, top strap, opening lever, trigger guard and forend, This superb conditioned classic has 95% absolute original case colors remaining, The barrels retain an honest 90% original black, The buttstock and forend have been professionally re-oiled, Another very strong point to this gun is the bores look exactly like the day it left Rigby and have the appearance as being brand new, Every screw is engraved and they all remain at 98%, The breech face has 100% case colors remaining, The nose of the strikers still have 100% of the heat blue, The retainer nuts for the strikers still have 100% heat blue, This gun honestly appears that it could be unfired. Here is first rate quality, style, grace, workmanship, handling, and Rigby romance from a great period at the pinnacle of sporting guns in the last years of the 19th century. As many of you know, I have seen my fair share of period black powder express double rifles but not many are as mechanically stout as this piece with bores that look like they did in 1889 and the day it walked out of Rigby. This gun has a consecutive numbered, #16030, 500/450 BPE with bores that are Excellent Plus and a super piece of wood. Price: $15,750

Arrieta SLE 28ga 2-3/4″Shell 29″bbl SxS Shotgun: A lovely Arrieta SLE 28ga side-by-side shotgun. This shotgun features a sidelock round-action Holland-type action from Arrieta, with full coverage engraving, deep blue barrels and checkered walnut stock and forend. The shotgun is in excellent working condition with brilliant bores, tight barrels, perfect ejection and only minor finish wear in small areas. This is a stunning little bird gun! Model: SLE Serial Number: 570320807 Chambers: 2-3/4 Ejectors: Auto Triggers: Double Stock Comb: 1-1/2″ Stock Heel: 2-1/4″ Stock Cast: 1/8″ Cast Off Butt Pad: Rubber LOP: 14-1/4 Weight: 6lbs Choke Left: Mod Choke Right: IC Engraving: Full Coverage Scroll Case: No Item Location: Orvis Pursell Farms Price: $6,500

CSMC RBL 28ga SxS Boxlock Shotgun: Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company: RBL-28 Reserve 28 gauge 2-3/4″ chambers 28″ Barrels Choked IC/MOD Gold plated double triggers Automatic ejectors English grip stock Splinter forearm Engraved with scrollwork and Pointing dogs Fitted Canvas Case with all the accessories LOP: 14-1/4″ to Front 13-1/4″ to back DAC: 1-1/2″ DAH: 2-1/2″ Cast for RH Weight: 5.4 Lbs Price: $4,395

J. Beattie Pinfire Double rifle – Damascus Barrels – Antique Extremely Rare Pinfire Double Rifle: Here is a very beautiful Pin Fire double rifle made by J. Beattie. It has fine detailed english style engraving all over the action, hammers, and trigger guard. It has a comfortable english style stock and comes up nicely. The barrel is 26 inches and is made of damascus steel and has leaf sights engraved with gold marked at 100, 150 and 200 yards. The gun is in very good shape for its age and opens smoothly and releases the hammers as it should. The bore condition is excellent and is about .43 caliber but we didn’t chamber cast it so we not sure exactly. Thanks for looking! Price: $3,195

Beretta Orvis Uplander 20ga 26″/28″ 2 Barrel Set O/U Shotgun: Beretta Orvis Uplander 20ga over-under shotgun. This shotgun includes two barrels, one original 26″ fixed choke barrel, and one newer Onyx-finished 28″ barrel with multi chokes. Both barrels are fit properly to the receiver. The gun is in great overall condition with some minor wear, but perfectly functional with great bores. A perfect field setup! Chambers: 3″ Ejectors: Auto Triggers: SST Stock Comb: 1-3/8 Stock Heel: 2-1/4 LOP: 14-1/2 Weight: 6lbs Price: $3,000

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May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 by Gregg

WEBLEY & SCOTT BOXLOCK SxS DOUBLE RIFLE 500 NITRO EXPRESS: Webley & Scott double rifle chambered in 500 Nitro Express with 26 inch chopper lump barrels, bright & shiny bores, and 14 1/8 inch LOP to the front trigger. The NRA grading condition for this USED firearm is Excellent. Price: $21,999.99

WESTLEY RICHARDS DROP LOCK (FUNERAL FINISH) 12 BORE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN: 12 bore, 28″ barrels choked Imp & Imp ( .725″ both). Proofed 1 1/8 oz (chambers 2 3/4″) barrel wall thickness in excess of .040″. Bores measure .730″ The blued “FURNERAL FINISHED” receiver with hand detachable drop locks accessed through the hinged floorplate. Single selective trigger, auto ejector’s, top lever, splinter forend and straight grip buttstock measuring 14 1/16″ from the rear positioned trigger to a horn buttplate. Comb: 1 7/8″ Heel: 2 3/4″. Weight 6lbs 5oz. The receiver is finished blue with the maker’s name in gold letters on the sides. In excellent condition with the receiver, top lever, and triggerguard showing 99% of the beautiful high polish blue finish. The barrels showing 98% plus blue. Beautiful burl walnut forend and stock with crisp checkering and only some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. In it’s leather luggage case. Price: $10,950

Winchester ~ Parker Reproduction – DHE ~ 28 Gauge ~ SxS ~ Shotgun: 28 gauge. 26″ barrel with broad, matted rib marked with Parker Reproduction Winchester information. Barrel flats are stamped with (MOD/IMP-CYL. Case-hardened 00 frame with lightening cuts in water table, automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in DHE style with dogs on both sides and “PARKER” with pheasants on bottom. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Straight stock with silver oval and a skeletonized butt plate, (drop comb – 1.5″), (drop heel – 2.75″) with a slight right hand cast. Comes in tan leather case with leather corners and leather trimmed outer cover is lined in green cloth. Parker Reproduction oval label is in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps and paperwork. This gun could have possibly been fired previously, but overall remains in excellent condition. 28 Gauge Price: $6,999.99

Arrieta 557 20GA Spanish Sidelock SxS Shotgun: Arrieta Model 557 – 20 ga. 28″ IM/MOD. A beautiful sidelock shotgun from one of Spain’s best makers. This stunning gun has a case colored receiver with full coverage scroll engraving. A traditional upland gun with double triggers, straight stock and a splinter forearm. Serial Number: 217-96 Barrel Length: 28 Ejectors: Yes Condition: Very Good Metal Condition: Small handling marks Wood Condition: 90% Triggers: Double articulated Choke Left: IM Choke Right: MOD. Price: $5,575

CASED GRULLA ARMAS 216 RB 28 GAUGE 28GA. SIDE BY SIDE SIDELOCK ROUND BODY BEST GRADE SHOTGUN, CIRCA 2003: Serial number “111” (consecutive with 16ga version of same gun we have for sale). 28″ barrels with Briley series choke tubes (5 total) and wrench. Original wood with 14″ LOP over checkered butt. Almost no use but case coin finish on one side has turned dark due to sitting in case for many years. Same for one side of barrels where blue turning plum in a few spots. I guess due to adhesive glue used to affix felt in case-strange! Although triggers are set-up for left hand it is fairly neutral and can be shot right or left handed (cast is right down the middle). Virtually un-used gun. “Hi-Grade…..Ca.” import. Escutcheon plate with one owner’s initials. Price: $5,400

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May 14, 2023May 12, 2023 by Gregg

Charles Hellis Pair of 12 gauge Feather Weight Model Sidelock Ejector Shotguns with 26 inch barrels:
A Pre-Owned Pair of Charles Hellis 12 gauge Feather Weight Model Sidelock Ejector Shotguns with 26 inch barrels. Calibre: 12 gauge Action: Sidelock Ejector Triggers: Double Safety: Automatic Barrel Length: 26 inch Chamber: 2 1/2 inch Rib: Game concaved Chokes: 1/4 & 1/2 Type: Deluxe Length: 14 1/2 inches Grip: Classic striaght hand Butt End Finish: Chequred Forend: Game Style Description: Traditional Scroll Finish: Case colour Weight: 6 lbs – 4 oz Case: Double leather Moter-Case Date of Manufacture: 1934 Price: $19,500

LC Smith 4E (16 Gauge) SxS Shotgun: Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: LC Smith Model: 4E (16 Gauge) Serial Number: 211678 Ejectors: Yes Barrels: 28 inches Triggers: Hunter One Single Trigger Gauge: 16 Gauge Stock Comb: 1 5/8 inches Stock Heel: 2 3/4 inches Fore End: Splinter LOP: 14 1/4 inches Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. Price: $24,500

WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST 12G Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. Includes original leather motor case.

WESTLEY RICHARDS BEST 12G DROPLOCK SXS SHOTGUN: Description: Best Grade Droplock in very good condition. Includes original leather motor case. Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: Best Droplock Caliber Info: 12 Gauge Ejectors: Yes Condition: Preowned Metal Condition: Very Good Barrels: 26″ Action: Droplock : Side by Side Triggers: Double Gauge: 12 Gauge Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ Stock Heel: 2″ Stock Cast: On Fore End: Splinter LOP: 15 1/8″ Rib: Raised Rib Weight: 6.250000 Chokes: IC/M Case: Leather Motor Case. Price: $13,750

L C SMITH, HUNTER ARMS, SPECIALTY GRADE 20 GAUGE – 100% ORIGINAL FINISH: L C SMITH, HUNTER ARMS, SPECIALTY GRADE 20 GAUGE. 28″ NITRO STEEL BARRELS, MODIFIED (.010) AND FULL (.025), 2 1/2″ CHAMBERS. VERY GOOD BLUE, MIRROR-PERFECT BORES, NO DINGS OR DENTS, SINGLE BEAD SIGHT, AUTOMATIC EJECTORS, BARRELS RING LIKE A BELL. FEATHERWEIGHT FRAME, TYPICAL ENGRAVING WITH A DUCK IN FLIGHT ON THE RIGHT LOCKPLATE, A PAIR OF SITTING QUAIL ON THE LEFT, PLUS ACANTHUS SCROLLWORK AND FINE BORDERS. EXCELLENT ENGRAVED SCREWS, LIGHT CASE COLOR OVER MOST OF THE FRAME, EXCELLENT TRIGGERGUARD BLUE, TOP LEVER IS TO THE FAR RIGHT, TIGHT ON FACE, STRONG EJECTORS. PISTOL GRIP STOCK, SPLINTER FOREARM, VERY GOOD WOOD AND CHECKERING, NO CRACKS OR PROBLEMS. ORIGINAL GRIP CAP AND BUTTPLATE, 1 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ X 14″, 6 POUNDS 4 OUNCES. THE GUN HAD SLING SWIVELS, WHICH ARE INCLUDED, ALONG WITH A 1930 HUNTER ARMS PARTS AND REPAIR LIST SHOWING SLING STRAP EYES INSTALLED FOR A PRICE OF $1.00. MADE IN 1923. ONLY 450 GUNS WERE MADE IN THIS CONFIGURATION. 100% ORIGINAL FINISH. Price: $5,500

Winchester Model 21 12 GA 30″ #172: Offered for sale is a used, very early Win Model 21 ser. #172 . 30″ marked M/F measures (.010/.035) Here is a chance to own a first or second week of production Model 21. Gun has been stashed in the back of a safe for 35 years. Project never happened . Has normal use/ wear marks on wood and metal for an old classic sxs shotgun. Bluing wear in all the usual places . Gun has been used for its intended purpose. 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2 ” 14″ lop to original butt plate . Gun functions as it should . We shot 5 stand with it last week. Vaporizes targets . Included with gun is a bonus semi inletted Fajen wood set from back in the day. Price: $3,350

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May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 by Gregg

W&C Scott “The Bowood” 20ga 2-3/4″ Shell 26″bbl SxS Boxlock Shotgun w/Case: W&C Scott “The Bowood” 20ga side-by-side shotgun, made in England. This shotgun is a lovely little bird gun, and features full coverage engraving, color case hardening, and solid walnut furniture with cut checkering. The gun is in great shape with only minor dings and dents. This is a beautiful and nimble little gun! Serial Number: 146253 Barrel Length: 26″ Chambers: 2-3/4″ Ejectors: Auto Triggers: Double Stock Comb: 1-1/2″ Stock Heel: 2-1/4″ LOP: 14-1/8″ Weight: 5-1/4 lbs Choke Left: Mod Choke Right: IC Engraving: Full Coverage Scroll Case: Tweed Case Item Location: Millbrook NY Price: $4,000*

Parker VH 20 ga.”O” frame 28″ barrels Side-by-Side Shotgun: Excellent mechanical condition. Gun locks up tight. Top lever is right of center.Bores are bright and shiney- no pitting. Slight blemish on Left barrel 5″ from muzzle.Rt bbl. .004 , Left bbl. .014. Chokes done by Kirk Merrington thru DelGreco. 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 14 1/4. Approx.1/4″ cast off. Very shootable dimensions. Mfg. 1926. Price: $3,500*

DICKINSON ESTATE COMBO 28GA/.410 SxS SHOTGUN: DICKINSON Model: ESTATE Gauge/Caliber: 28 & .410 Barrel Length: 28″ Chambers: 2 3/4″ Rib Design: FLAT FILED Weight: 5LBS 8OZ Bore/Chokes Choke Tubes: 5 TEAGUE-STYLE FLUSH CHOKES: C, IC, M, IM & F Stock Dimensions Drop At Comb:1 1/2″ Drop At Face:1 7/8″ 4 1/2″ Drop At Heel:2 3/8″ Cast At Face:1/16″ OFF 4 1/2″ Cast At Heel:1/8″ OFF Length Of Pull:14 13/16″ Pitch:2 1/2″ / 5 DEGREES Special Features: TRUE BONE-CHARCOAL CASE HARDENED BOXLOCK ACTION W/SCROLL ENGRAVING DOUBLE TRIGGERS EJECTORS MANUAL SAFETY FINE STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK W/ CHECKERED BUTT & SPLINTER FOREARM HAND-RUBBED OIL FINISH 28GA/.410 COMBO BARREL SET MAKER’S CASE MADE IN TURKEY Circa: NEW / SER# TRS0531. Price: $2,995*

Charles Daly~Prussian Pre War~12 Gauge Boxlock Shotgun: Single white bead sight on the matte concave solid rib, choked Full/Modified and 2 3/4 inch chamber. Boxlock action with Greener crossbolt and side clips is tight on face with little use visible. The top of the rib is marked “CHARLES DALY KRUPP FLUID STEEL BARRELS”, the bottom of the barrels are marked “KRUPP LAUFSTAHL” and the barrel flat is marked with various German proofs. The receiver is engraved with floral scroll with “CHARLES DALY” on each side. Mounted on a multi-point checkered walnut forearm with ivory tip and round knob pistol grip stock with blank silver initial oval and basketweave horn buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches. Classic and highly collectable German side by side. 12 Gauge. Metal Condition: 80% Wood Condition: 70% Bore Condition: Very Good Barrels: 28 & 3/8″ Stock Dimensions: LOP is 14, Drop at Comb is 1.5″” Fore End: Ivory tipped wood scroll engraving Butt Pad: Original Horn Weight: 6.3 lbs Chokes: Full / Modified Item Location: Lone Tree, CO. Price: $2,899.99*

Browning Citori 20 Gauge Over Under Upland Special in the Box: Browning Citori 20 Gauge Upland Special in the Box, 24″ Barrels with Invector Chokes, Full, Mod, I.C. Tubes and wrench included, 2 3/4″ chambers, circa 1991′ production, appears unfired in the box with instruction manual. Price: $2,750*

3 reasons to attend this weekend’s Southern Side-by-Side …

April 24, 2023April 23, 2023 by Gregg

It’s almost here — the best fine gun event of the year. The 2023 Southern Side-by-Side Championship and Exhibition in Sanford, NC, starts Thursday, 4/27, and goes through Sunday, 4/30. Learn more at this Facebook page

Here are three reasons you need to go.

You’ll see hundreds of incredible guns

These days, the Southern is the best place to see fine sporting arms– side-by-sides, OUs, classic bolt actions, antique and new. British gunmakers like Atkin, Grant & Lang, Westley Richards, and John Dickson & Co will be there. So will dealers like Steve Barnett, Griffin & Howe, Connecticut Shotgun, and Robin Hollow. You can order something new or see the finest vintage stuff on the market today.

Lion Stone Consulting will have 100+ great doubles this year — Lion Stone Consulting will have 100+ great doubles at this year’s Southern SxS

Like last year, Lion Stone Consulting will have an incredible display of fine shotguns. This year will be the same I’m hoping to see this H&H Royal and this 20g L.C. Smith Crown Grade. Josh told me he’ll also have this super rare Winchester Grand Royal Model 21 with him at the show.

Winchester Grand Royal Model 21 with full documentation. Lion Stone Consulting with have it at the Southern.

You can also preview some guns from Guyette & Deeter’s September Fine Sporting Arms Auction. I’ll be taking long looks at the 28g Parker BHE and this 12g James Purdey & Sons two-barrel set.

You can book the trip of a lifetime

Dream about shooting driven birds? Then you need visit Delaney & Sons stand and talk to Sean & Liz Delaney. Delaney & Sons hosts exclusively tailored shooting trips in Wales, Scotland, England, and Spain. These trips are first-class, great deals, and they check all the boxes for a bucket-list-level experience.

You can do lots of shooting

2023 Southern Side by Side Championship & Exhibition

Thanks to the Southern’s host — Deep River Sporting Clays and Shooting School –shooting is available each day. So when you get tired of just looking at doubles, you can take yours out on the course and put it to use.

Featuring the 25th Annual Vintage Gunners Cup World Side-by-Side Championship and Exhibition

Monday, 9/11 September 11 & 12 Fine Sporting Arms Auction | Session One

Tuesday, 9/12 September 11 & 12 Fine Sporting Arms Auction | Session Two

You’ll see hundreds of incredible guns

You can book the trip of a lifetime

You can do lots of shooting

Monday, 9/11
September 11 & 12 Fine Sporting Arms Auction | Session One

Tuesday, 9/12
September 11 & 12 Fine Sporting Arms Auction | Session Two