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.
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 conditionBrowning 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
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.
