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

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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October 31, 2021 by Gregg

CSMC – A.H. Fox, FE Grade, 20ga. Two Barrel Set, 28” M/IM and 26” IC/M: Exhibition marble cake Turkish Circassian walnut straight grip stock, heel and toe plates, single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, solid game ribs, Krupp steel barrels, two Schable forends with ebony inserts, highly detailed gold inlays of quail and pheasant, dog bust on bottom, full coverage acanthus scroll over bone and charcoal case coloring, gold lightning bolts on barrel wedges, 100% perfect and new condition, lifetime warranty, makers’ case and accessories, available for immediate delivery. 5 lbs. 14 oz. 15 ½”x 1 ½” x 2 ½”. Price: $24,999

BERETTA S3EL 12 GA / 2BBL SET 27″ & 27.5″ OU SIDELOCK SHOTGUN: Circa: 1956 / SERIAL #17234 Chambers:2 3/4″ Rib Design:SOLID HAND FILED Weight:7 lb. Stock Dimensions Drop At Comb: 1 1/2″ Drop At Face: 1 15/16″ 4 1/2″ Drop At Heel: 2 1/2″ Cast At Face: 0″ 4 1/2″ Cast At Heel:0″ Length Of Pull:15″ Pitch: 2″ / 4° COIN FINISHED FULLY FLORAL ENGRAVED SIDELOCK ACTION ARTICULATED DOUBLE TRIGGERS AUTOMATIC EJECTORS NONAUTOMATIC SAFETY WELL FIGURED STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK w/ CHECKERED BUTT FIELD-STYLE FOREARM CONDITION: EXCELLENT w/ MAKER’S 2 BBL. CASE. Price: $19,500

F.lli. Rizzini Abercrombie & Fitch 28ga – EXTRA LUSSO – 26” – Sk/IC: Straight Grip – Splinter – Checkered Butt – Pierced Lever – Auto Safety – Perfect Quail Woodcock Grouse Gun – at 5 lbs 5 ozs this shotgun will carry all day in the grouse woods – magical swinging shotgun for a quick flushing woodcock or quail – remarkable craftsmanship – high grade wood – case color hardened in rich hues – dimensions and weight are designed for upland adventure. Shotgun Gauge: 28 Gauge Model: Extra Lusso Serial Number: 1400 Barrel Length: 26” Chambers: 2 3/4” Ejectors: Auto Crisp Timed Condition: Remarkable Metal Condition: Remarkable Wood Condition: Remarkable Triggers: Single Stock: Straight Grip Stock Comb: 1 3/8” Stock Heel: 2 1/2” Stock Cast: Neutral Fore End: Splinter Butt Pad: Checkered Butt LOP: 14 3/8” Rib: Hand matted custom Finish: Oil hand rubbed Weight: 5 lbs 5 ozs. Price: $7,995

PARKER GD-2 12GA SxS SHOTGUN: HAMMER GUN WITH 30″ M/M DAMASCUS BARRELS, DHBP, 2 5/8″ CHAMBERS AND MUCH ORIGINAL COLOR. #46633 CIR: 1885. EARLY TOP LEVER GUN, EXCELLENT BORES. 7LBS 5OZS. Price: $2600

William Rochester Pape 10 Ga 3″ Nitro Proofed SBS Double Engraved Game Scenes William Ford Barrels: This 10 gauge wears the serial number of 10319 which dates it right at the turn of the century. It wears 26” steel barrels that have excellent bores with no issues, 3” chambers with ejectors. They have been refinished at some time with the bluing being is very fine condition. There are few small spots of pitting showing under the finish and one larger spot on the right barrel as pictured. The barrels are marked “WILLIAM FORD / 15 St. MARY’S ROW. BIRMINGHAM.” They are not numbered to the shogun but are “Nitro Proofed”; 3″ for 1 1/2 ounce load. The right barrel is .015 (modified), the left .035 (full). The forearm is marked with the serial number and initials “W.R.P.”. It shows several marks and dings but is solid with no cracks. The butt stock is in the same condition with a L.O.P. of 14 ¾”, 1 5/8” at the comb and 2 1/8” at the heel. The receiver is marked with the manufactures name “W.R. PAPE” on both sides. The left side shows fine scroll work with a dog and pheasants. The right shows a dog and quail. On the bottom is matching scroll work with a Partridge. The water table is marked “W.R. PAPE / Proof / 10319” on both sides. The shotgun weighs right at 7 ½ pounds with the action tight on face. Price: $2,499

On Ebay now: Abercrombie & Fitch lightweight leather shotgun case …

February 8, 2021February 7, 2021 by Gregg

Genuine leather Abercrombie & Fitch VC leather shotgun case. No Reserve. Ends Tomorrow, 2/9, 7pm EST

Made in England
Excellent leather and stitching throughout, no rot, tears, or funky odors
Handle is secure
Brass locking clasps work great (NO KEY THOUGH)
Barrel compartment measures 30” long, 1 7/8” wide at the muzzle, 2 1/2” wide at the breech
Stock compartment is 20” long
Set up for 12g snap caps

GO TO EBAY NOW TO LEARN MORE & BID. ENDS TUESDAY.

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June 4, 2017June 4, 2017 by Gregg

Joseph Lang & Son Boxlock Side-by-Side Double Rifle, .470 Nitro Express

Joseph Lang & Son Boxlock Side-by-Side Double Rifle, .470 NE: Price: $29,999.99
Caliber: .470 Nitro Express
Metal Condition: Good with scratches and some finish wear at the muzzle. Bright CCH on the receiver.
Wood Condition: Very good with handling marks.
Bore Condition: Shiny with good rifling.
Barrels: 26″
Triggers: Double triggers.
Stock: Chekcered walnut.
Stock Dimensions:
LOP 14 ½”
Fore End: Checkered walnut.
Butt Pad: Pachmayr Old English red rubber recoil pad.
Weight: 10-lbs., 7-ozs.
Sights: Hooded front bead, 3-position rear blades.

FRATELLI RIZZINI – R2 – 410 – SxS BOXLOCK MINT CONDITION: Here is a mint condition Fratelli Rizzini R2 with the removable inspection plate in 410. Ejectors. Chopper lump barrels that are 27″ in length with Mod and Full chokes. Chambers are 3″. This gun was donated by Frank & Nan Pachmayr to Ducks Unlimited for fundraising purposes. Manual safety. Extraordinary fit, finish, balance and handling. Weight of gun is 5 LBS 11 3/8 OZ. Stock dimensions follow. LOP – 14 1/2″ Drop at Comb – 1 7/16″ Drop at Heel – 1 5/16″ Price: $15,500

PARKER VH GRADE 12 GAUGE DOUBLE BARREL S/S SHOTGUN: 12 gauge, 28″ fluid steel barrels with extractors and choked mod. & mod. Double triggers, checkered splinter forend and straight grip buttstock ending with a factory buttplate. LOP: 14″ to the buttplate. Comb: 1 1/2″ Heel: 2 5/8″ Weight: 7lbs. The barrels showing much of the blue with some light thinning where it was carried. The frame has traces of case colors with the remainder faded. Very crisp wood and checkering. Excellent bores. A great light weight shooter on the 1 1/2 frame size. Serial range 2206xx. Price: $3,250

Browning BSS Sporter in 20 Gauge w/ Browning Luggage Case

Browning BSS Sporter (Straight Grip) in 20 Gauge, 28″ barrels w/ Browning Luggage Case: It would be hard to find a nicer and more desirable Browning BSS side by side than this one! This 20 gauge “Sporter” model was made in 1979 and is as nice as they come. It comes complete with the original dark brown Browning hard sided luggage case with the owner’s manual and latch keys. It has 28 inch barrels which is the longest length that Browning offered in this model, and they are the hardest length to find. This model BSS also features a straight English style grip, a single selectable trigger, automatic ejectors, and a oil finished walnut stock with checkering on the wrist and forearm. The Browning factory blue finish on the metal parts rates a conservative 98% and looks minty. Only under very close examination can you find anything to deduct some percentage points. The original factory stock set is in excellent condition and could pass for being made last week! The checkering is still sharp and it has not been altered in any way. The Browning butt plate is in excellent shape, and the shotgun pulls 14 & 1/4 inches. The condition of this Browning is nearly perfect and looks like it was never used or carried in the field. These BSS models have a reputation for being durable and nicely fit and finished. Not only are they a very attractive and classy double gun, they handle well in the field and have great balance. We share the opinion of many that you can’t buy a nicer double for the money than this model, and we think it would be next to impossible to find a BSS in any better condition than this one. Price: $2,150

Antonio Zoli, 20 gauge, SxS, Abercrombie & Fitch version: Price: $1999.99
Caliber: 20 Gauge.
Chambers: Chambered for 2 3/4″ shells.
Metal Condition: Excellent with fine engraving.
Wood Condition: Excellent.
Bore Condition: Bright & shiny.
Barrels: 26 Inches.
Triggers: Double trigger se.
Stock: Fine walnut with excellent checkering on both the stock and the fore end.
Stock Dimensions:
14.5 LOP.
Fore End: Walnut with matching checkering.
Butt Pad: Original butt plate.
Weight: 5 Lbs, 9 Ounces.
Sights: rib with front bead.

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June 12, 2016 by Gregg

BERETTA – Abercrombie & Fitch – SO3 – 28-1/8 Bbls – M / F – Double Triggers – Hand Built Sidelock Gun: 1952 – Abercrombie & Fitch – Beretta SO3 – OU Shotgun: 12ga, 2-3/4″, 28-1/8″ M / F (.024 / .039)Solid Rib Barrels, Double Triggers, Cocking Indicators, Factory Sling Swivels, Prince of Whales Grip with Checkered Butt, LOP 14-5/8″ Drop 1-7/16″ to 2-3/8″, Weight 7 lbs. Price: $6250

1960 – Beretta SO2 Over Under Double Barrel Shotgun: 12ga, 2-3/4″, 27-1/2″ IC / LM (.007 / .011) Boehler Steel Bbls, LOP 14-1/2″ Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-7/16″, Weight 6 lbs. 15 oz. Perfect Chokes for an Upland Bird Gun. Somone has added a wood butt spacer and fitted a Beretta butt plate. Very nice work. The stock is 13-7/8″ without the extension. So, remove the extension and add a pad and the stock will go almost 15″ with a standard 1″ pad. Price: $3750

BELGIAN BROWNING Superposed O/U “Lightning” twenty (20) gauge: 28″ Mod/Full, 3″ mag barrels. Custom Superlight English stocked long tang wood w/Schnabel forend make your “lightning” even lighter for all day carry. Top lever well right of center. Still stiff upon opening. The perfect quail, grouse & chukar gun. EXCELLENT condition! Price: $2995

Webley & Scott Model: 700, 20 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun: Barrels: 26″ Chokes: SKT – IC L.O.P. : 14 5/8″ Drop: 1 1/4″C x 2 1/8″H Weight: 5 lbs 11 oz Ser. #: 142455 Stock #: 7470. Price: $2,850

Fox Sterlingworth 20 Gauge SxS Shotgun: Serial #263xxx (Early Utica Gun). 28″ Barrels, Field Choked, Modified and Full. Metal retains 97-98% Original Blue on Barrels and Trigger Guard. The only visible wear being on the muzzles and the slight discoloration ahead of the balls of the receiver ( both areas pictured ). Case Colors are brilliant with all of 98% Coverage, (again, see Photos). Bores are Excellent. Wood retains all of 95%+ Original Finish with some minor handling marks, one noticeable chip in bottom rear of butt next to buttplate ( Pictured ) and very Sharp Checking. Price: $2850
Bore: 20 gauge
Chambers: 2 5/8″
Ejectors: Extractors
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Very good with small chip pictured
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 28″
Triggers: Double
Stock Comb: 1 5/8″
Stock Heel: 2 5/8″
Stock Cast: Standard field configuration
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Original Plate
LOP: 14″
Rib: Solid with Ivory Bead
Chokes: Modified & Full

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May 2, 2016 by Gregg

Parker Bros, AHE SxS 12 gauge shotgun, 2 BBL SET: $24,500
Serial Number: 95xxx
Ejectors: Yes
Barrels: 30
Action: SE
Triggers: Double Trigger
Gauge: 12 Gauge
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Plate
LOP: 13 3/4″
Weight: 7 3/4 lbs.

Parker Bros. CH Grade 12 Ga. Double Barrel Side-by-Side: Rare CH Grade Parker Shotgun with 30″ Titanic Steel Barrels that are choked Imp. Mod. / Imp. Mod. The LOP is 14 1/8″, DAC is 1 1/2″, DAH is 2 1/2″ and weight is 7lbs 14oz. This Parker is on a number 2 frame. It is listed on page 382 of Parker Gun Identification & Serialization. Serial number is 130777. Price: $6,500

Beretta SO3. As new condition. 28" barrels. 100% factory hand engraving — Beretta SO3. As new condition. 28″ barrels. 100% factory hand engraving

Beretta SO3. 12 gauge OUA shotgun, as new condition. 28″ barrels. 100% factory hand engraving: For sale is a beautiful piece of art work. An as new side lock SO3 Beretta from the late 1960’s. All factory hand engraved. It has a true EELL pattern but for the price of an SO3 instead of an EELL. 28inch barrels. Mod and Full. unmolested. bores are bright, shiny no pits. perfect. Checkered butt. LOP 14.25″ DAC 1.5″. DAH 2.25″. The bluing is 98%. The wood is 98%. Single selective trigger. Very dynamic. Can be used for bunker, live birds or sporting clays. Comes in its makers leather case. The overall weight is 7pounds 4ounces. Neutral cast. Price: $5600

MOORE & GREY / WESTLEY RICHARDS 12B SIDELOCK SHOTGUN: An excellent, elegant, Moore and Grey TL round action 12b double sidelock with ducksbill lock plates, serial # 2xxx, No. 2 of a pair, with recent replacement 30” steel barrels by Westley Richards with perfect bores, NITRO 2 1/2” chambers choked IC/FL and retaining 98% blue. The lock plates with excellent, crisp, banknote scroll engraving, beautifully executed, with darkend backround which enhances it’s effect. Beautifully figured SG / SPL wood with dark swirls, proud to metal, with excellent, crisp flat top checkering, vacant gold oval, LOP 14 1/4 to a silvers style pad. Weight 6 lbs 12oz. DAC, 1 5/8, DAH, 2 3/8. A beautiful, classic upland game gun. The photos don’t do it justice. Price: $3995

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH ZOLI & RIZZINI 28GA SxS SHOTGUN: A dandy light and livley 28 ga. game gun. No issues: Price: $2675
Chambers: 2 3/4IN
Condition: EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Barrels: 26IN

Gauge: 28GA
Stock Comb: 1 1/2IN
Stock Heel: 2 3/8IN
Butt Pad: ORIGINAL
LOP: 14 1/4IN
Weight: 5LBS 4OZ
Choke Left: FULL
Choke Right: MOD

Good gun alert: 12g 12g Abercrombie & Fitch, Zoli – Rizzini SXS …

July 10, 2015 by Gregg

Abercrombie & Fitch / Zoli - Rizzini SXS, 12 GA shotgun — Abercrombie & Fitch / Zoli – Rizzini SXS, 12 GA shotgun

Here’s a great deal on a very nice little double. Abercrombie & Fitch imported these Anson & Deeley style boxlocks in the 1960s and maybe in the ’50s, too. These guns were made in Italy by Guido Rizzini, his brothers, and another Italian gunmaker named Rinaldo Zoli. They’re simple, solid doubles, built on one of the finest side-by-side actions ever created.

This one is in the most versatile gauge ever (12), it’s the perfect weight for upland hunting (6 1/2lbs), it has nice, modern dimentions (14.25″ LOP, 1 1/2 DAC, 2 1/4″ DAH), and it’s cheap — just $749.99. Oh – and it also has 28″ bbls, 2 3/4″ chambers, and great chokes (IC & M). Honestly, I don’t know why I’m telling you guys about it. I should just buy it for myself.

Here’s the info on the gun from the seller:

Abercrombie & Fitch / Zoli – Rizzini SXS, 12 GA. Imported by Abercrombie & Fitch Post WWII, these were nicely crafted Italian made shotguns. The Zoli-Rizzini factory closed in 1971.

Price: $749.99

Caliber: 12 Gauge
Chambers: 2 3/4″
Metal Condition: Good case colors and blued finishes
Wood Condition: A small repair on the right side of the butt stock
Bore Condition: Bright
Barrels: 28″ Solid rib with extractors
Triggers: Double triggers
Stock: Checkered round knob
Stock Dimensions:
14.25″ LOP, 1 1/2 DAC, 2 1/4″ DAH

Fore End: Checkered splinter with Anson release
Butt Pad: Checkered hard plastic
Weight: 6 lbs 8
Sights: Brass bead front
Chokes: Fixed Modified & Improved Cylinder

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September 15, 2013 by Gregg

JOSEPH MANTON 16 BORE PERCUSSION BALL & SHOTGUN. 16 bore, 32″ twist steel barrels, stepped at 22 1/2″ from the muzzle and intended for ball as well as shot. The barrel legend reads “JOSEPH MANTON & SON, 6 HOLLES STREET, CAVENDISH SQUARE, LONDON”. Serial number 10651 and listed in the Manton book with a full description including the stepped barrel. Cased in a magnificent pigskin lined oak box by John Dickson & Son’s for Charles Gordon around 1890. It is now in mint condition with all of the accessories that include both shot flask and mold. Price: $24,500.00

Beautiful Belgium Browning Superposed Midas 20 Gauge RKLT: Very desirable 28″ bbl, 3″ chambers, f/f, 14 1/4″ LOP. 100% factory original, original Browning pad. Vranken engraved, and signed 3 times! 1960 gun, RKLT. 1960 was the first year of the named Brownings, before that they were grades. Vranken was the engraver who designed the new Midas engraving, this is his work, possibly even one of the first. Conservative 95% condition. Cased. Price: $17,950

Westley Richards Droplock 12ga Single Trigger 27″: The nicest Westley I have seen weighs only 6lbs 9oz , has a factory single trigger, ejectors, 27in barrels,choked imp. cyl./ full ,unbelievable wood, 14 1/2 in LOP to a checkered butt, straight english stock gun is marked # 1 in gold. Price: $13,450.00

Armes De Luxe Masqulier Liege 12ga SxS (Paul Jaeger Import): Made in Liege, Belgium, Imported by Paul Jaeger of Jenkintown, PA. Like New Condition. English (Straight) Stock. 26 3/8″ barrels MOD/CYL. 15.25 LOP x 2.5D@H, Mod & Cyl. Price: $4,295.00

Francotte #14 Jubilee 16ga. (Abercrombie & Fitch Import): 28″ Churchill style solid rib, choked IM/F, 70% coverage engraving,DT’s jectors,breathtaking long tang Belgium Bastogne straight walnut stock & forearm, 14 1/4″+ LOP, 1 1/2″ DAC – 2 3/” DAH – 6 lbs., 99%+ As New Condition condition. Price: $3,999.00

Take your pick: nearly-new 12 gauge Holland & Holland Royal shotguns…

March 25, 2013 by Gregg

It’s not every day you come across two nearly-new examples of the same vintage shotguns. But that’s what you have here.

Both these side-by-sides are Holland & Holland Royals. They were made in the 1960s for Abercrombie & Fitch, and they’re both is fantastic original condition.

Steve Barnett has this one:

12 gauge Holland & Holland Royal Double Barrel, Side-by-Side Shotgun. — 12 gauge Holland & Holland Royal Double Barrel, Side-by-Side Shotgun – at Steve Barnett’s

HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL SXS 12 GAUGE ABERCROMBIE & FITCH: MADE 1963 SPECIAL ORDER ABERCROMBIE &FITCH NON SELF OPENER ROYAL WITH A LETTER 26 1/2″ 011 AND 021 2 3/4 DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTOR SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP CHECKERED BUTT MAKES CASE NEW CONDITION 6LB 6 OZ X 2 3/16 X 1 1/2 X 14 1/2 Price: $35,000.00

This one is from Jaqua’s:

12 gauge Holland & Holland Royal Double Barrel, Side-by-Side – at Jaqua’s

Holland & Holland Royal Sidelock: 12 gauge, 26: bbls, MOD/FULL. London best gun specially made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York — Full sidelock with 99% color case remain. Abercrombie & Fitch’s factory logo inlayed in gold on bottom of action. Straight grip stock measures 1 9/16″ x 2 9/16″ x 14 1/2″ over checkered butt, double triggers, splinter forend. 6lbs 9oz. Mint condition. Pricing: $31,995.00

Good Gun Alert: 20 gauge Francotte 14E in fantastic condition…

August 1, 2012 by Gregg

20 gauge Francotte 14 E Double Barrel Shotgun

It’s hard to believe, but Abercrombie & Fitch used to call itself ‘The Greatest Sporting Goods Store in the World”. Judging by the inventory of fine guns they use to carry, that claim is easy to believe.

Along with new double-barrel shotguns by everyone from Parker to Purdey, Abercrombie & Fitch also stocked a number Francotte side-by-sides. This 20 gauge Francotte 14E on Gunbroker.com now is an excellent example of one of those shotguns.

20 gauge Francotte 14 E Double Barrel Shotgun

Even though the Grade 14 was the lowest grade Francotte that Abercrombie carried, these guns were fantastically well made. They weren’t cheap, either. In 1951 a 20 gauge Francotte 14E cost $550 (a Winchester Model 21 was $329.20). And that’s without the case and accessories.

This 20 gauge Francotte 14E on Gunbroker.com looks like it’s in excellent, all original condition. With it’s 28″ barrels, double triggers and modern dimensions (1 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 14 1/2) and sub-six pound weight, I think it would be a perfect shotgun for grouse and woodcock. Best of all, it’s pretty much brand new.