Good gun alert: 16g Arrieta 871 SxS shotgun…

ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN

Arrieta is one of Spain’s best known gunmakers, and they’ve been making quality side-by-sides for decades. The 871 is there version of a Boss Round Body, and it features a sleek-looking rounded action and stock. William Larkin Moore lists a new 871 at $10,500, and I doubt it would be as nice as the one you see here.

ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN, 28 IN BBLS. MOD/IC CHOKES: Mod/Imp. Cyl. Chokes, Double Triggers   Beautiful Wood, Straight English-style Checkered Walnut Stock, Checkered Walnut Splinter Forend. Intracately-engraved Receiver, Tang, Trigger Guard and Forend Metal. Truly Beautiful Shotgun in Excellent Condition. Price: $3,995

ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
Model: 871
Serial Number: 57-03-191-00
Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 28 in
Barrel Type: side by side
Action: Sidelock
Triggers: Double
Gauge: 16 GA
Stock: Straight English checkered walnut
Stock Drop: 1 1/2 in. at Comb, 2 1/2 in at Heel
Stock Cast: Off
Fore End: Checkered Walnut Splinter
Butt Pad: Checkered walnut
LOP: 14 1/16 in.
Finish: Blued/Case-Colored
Weight: 6.2 lbs.
Sights: Metal Front Bead
Choke Left: Modified
Choke Right: Improved Cylinder
Engraving: On Receiver, Trigger Guard, Tang, Forend Metal
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN
ARRIETA MODEL 871 16GA SIDE-BY-SIDE DOUBLE SHOTGUN

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Arrieta Model 871 SxS 16 Gauge
Arrieta Model 871 SxS 16 Gauge

Arrieta Model 871 SxS 16 Gauge: Price:$4,229.99

Metal Condition: Excellent

Wood Condition: Excellent

Bore Condition:Bright And Shiny
Barrels:28″

Triggers: Double Trigger

Stock Dimensions: 14 1/4″LOP And 13 1/4″LOP

Weight:6 lbs. 2 ozs.

W. C. Scott Premier Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun in 10 gauge
W. C. Scott Premier Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun in 10 gauge

W. C. Scott Premier Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun in 10 gauge: This is one of the highest grade Scott guns one could buy in the day and the quality shows in its fit, finish, engraving, fancy Damascus, and lockup and lock quality. All of the highest grade. Bores are bright with only a few shallow pits showing. 30″ Damascus bbls, Chokes .045, Extra full in both, 2 7/8″ Chambers, 8 lbs. 13 oz. Price: $2,200

Meriden high grade (M58?) SXS 12 gauge in excellent condition: Meriden SXS 12 gauge that seems to be a model 58. highly engraved and possibly unfired, Gorgeous condition with only minor handling marks on the butt stock. 30 inch barrels with mint bores. Meriden manufactured 12, 16, and 20 gauge sidelock double-barrel shotguns fitted with steel, laminated, twist, and Damascus barrels. Some of these guns were engraved by artisans who formerly worked for Parker (also located in Meriden) They made hammer and hammerless varieties and are sought after by collectors. The shotguns were well made and available in a variety of grades. All had automatic safeties and cocking indicators. Barrels could be had in twist, damascus of several grades, armory steel or Krupp steel. Hammerless or hammer shotguns with varying amounts of engraving were available. Price: $1795

Meriden high grade (M58?) SXS 12 gauge in excellent condition
Meriden high grade (M58?) SXS 12 gauge in excellent condition
Browning BSS SXS shotgun, 28" barrels
Browning BSS SXS shotgun, 28″ barrels

Browning BSS SXS shotgun, 28″ barrels: *Full/**Modified  This shotgun has the Standard Style (pistol grip) stock, a  14 1/4″ length of pull, 1 5/8″ drop at comb, and 2 1/2″ drop at heel.  There are some minor handling and use dings on the stock, and some discoloration as shown in the photos, but the checkering is crisp, and the gun locks up tight. Price: $1,199

20 Gauge side by side Miroku – Western Field: Very nice quality 20 gauge side by side, sold through western field as model 326 EMJ, made by Miroku. Full modified choke, double trigger extractor – bluing and wood showing some wear, action is very tight. Bore is excellent. Excellent quality for this gun at this price. Price: $340

20 Gauge side by side Miroku - Western Field
20 Gauge side by side Miroku – Western Field

Auction alert: a 12 gauge Arrieta 871 double barrel shotgun…

12 gauge Arrieta 871 Double Barrel Side-by-Side Shotgun
12 gauge Arrieta 871 Double Barrel Side-by-Side Shotgun

Arrieta is one of Spain’s top gunmakers, and the Arrieta 871 model is one of their top shotguns. With chopperlump barrels, a rounded, and a color-case hardened action, it’s a great looking double that has many of the features found on the world’s best SxS.

The 871 you see here is up for auction now. It has 28″ barrels and a 14 1/4″ LOP. If you like the looks of it, bid on it now. The auction ends today May 5, 2013, @ 15:00:00 PT.

12 gauge Arrieta 871 Double Barrel Side-by-Side Shotgun
12 gauge Arrieta 871 Double Barrel Side-by-Side Shotgun
12 gauge Arrieta 871 Double Barrel Side-by-Side Shotgun
12 gauge Arrieta 871 Double Barrel Side-by-Side Shotgun