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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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April 23, 2023April 21, 2023 by Gregg

JOHN DICKSON & SON ROUND-ACTION 20 GAUGE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN – 28″ BARRELS: 28″ BARRELS, SKEET AND IMPROVED MODIFIED, 2-3/4″, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, STRAIGHT HAND GRIP, SPLINTER FOREND, CHECKERED BUTT, 5 LBS – 9 OZ, 1-1/2″ DAC, 2-1/2″ DAH, 14-3/4″ LOP. Scottish made 20 gauge Round-Action game shotgun. It has 28” blacked steel nitro proofed barrels fit with ejectors, 2-3/4″ chambers and a tapered smooth concave game rib with rib extension. The rib is marked “JOHN DICKSON & SON 21 FREDERICK STREET EDINBURGH”. Barrels are choked Skeet and Improved Modified. The coin finished gun is engraved with rose bouquets and fine scrolls with “JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT” on bottom of the action body. Dickson Patent Round-Action with double triggers, Dickson signature gold washed extractor kickers and ejector compressors and automatic safety. Gold inlaid “SAFE” ahead of the checkered and engraved safety slide. Deluxe quality Turkish walnut stock with traditional straight hand grip and engraved gold stock oval, Splinter forend with Anson style push button release, 14-3/4″ LOP to a checkered butt, Cast Off 1/4” at face, 5 Lbs. – 9 Oz. The shotgun is presented in the maker’s single leather compact toe under case. Price: $49,000*

H&H LONDON ROYAL 20G SxS BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK SHOTGUN: Solid assisted open gun in good condition. Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal Caliber Info: 20 Gauge Ejectors: Yes Condition: Preowned Metal Condition: Good Barrels: 26″ Action: Sidelock Triggers: Single Gauge: 20 Gauge Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ Stock Heel: 2 5/8″ Stock Cast: Off Fore End: Checkered LOP: 15″ Rib: Concave Weight: 6.0 lbs Chokes: IC/M Price: $45,000*

Gorgeous & rare, all original Parker GHE 20ga with rare factory options – A&F Gun in excellent unaltered original condition:
Beautiful later Parker GHE 20ga made with 26″ barrels, original beavertail forend, double triggers, pistol grip buttstock with original “Parker” Dogs head buttplate. Gun originally ordered through Abercrombie and Fitch. Very rare configuration and all original! The gun remains in beautiful untouched original condition with more than 97% original barrel blue, 50% light original case color, 50% original trigger guard blue and more than 95% original wood finish. Stocks are sound and mechanics are crisp. Gun is tight, on face and screws are excellent and untouched. Buttplate is excellent and original. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Price: $12,950*

Scarce Dutch Arms Ned. Wapenmagazijn Jager-Haarlem 12 Gauge Side By Side Shotgun: MAKER/MARKETER: NED. WAPENMAGAZIJN V/H S. DE JAGER-HAARLEM MODEL: SIDE BY SIDE HAMMERLESS DOUBLE BARREL GAUGE: 12 OVERALL LENGTH: 45 INCHES BARRELS: 28 3/8 INCHES LOP: FRONT TRIGGER-14 3/8 INCHES REAR TRIGGER-13 1/2 INCHES WEIGHT: 6 lbs 15 ozs Price: $8,995.95*

Browning B-S/S 20 Gauge 28″ IM-F: Very Clean BSS w/ No Major Trauma. Light Handling Marks. Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: Browning Model: B-S/S Serial Number: 1527B47 Barrel Length: 28″ Chambers: 3″ Ejectors: YES Condition: VERY GOOD Metal Condition: Very Good, Couple of marks on right side barrel by chamber Wood Condition: VERY GOOD Bore Condition: VERY GOOD Triggers: Single Silver Stock: Wood Gloss Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ DAC Stock Heel: 2 3/8″ DAH Butt Pad: Browning Polymer, Finish Starting to Flake LOP: 14 1/8″ to Center of pad Rib: Solid Weight: 6 lbs 13.5 oz Sights: Single Bead Choke Left: * FULL Choke Right: ** IM Engraving: YES Grips: Pistol Price: $2,995*

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August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 by Gregg

Truly exceptional & finest quality fully optioned all original Parker 12ga A1 Special w/ fantastic Huey Case – Choice in every regard!!!: Exceedingly rare all original Parker A-1 Special 12ga built on a #2 frame with 30″ original Peerless Steel ventilated rib barrels. Original beavertail forend is beautifully checkered and iron fully engraved. The receiver is full coverage “Invincible” style scroll engraved with game scenes – very rare on any A1 Special, this one with large Ruffed Grouse on bottom, Geese with Pointer on left, Pheasant with setter on right all surrounded by perfectly executed full coverage scroll. Barrels with scroll wedges at breech ends and frame with carved fences and carved pigtails on the bottom. Stocked with an exceptional piece of European Walnut and fantastically checkered as seen in the photos. Back end of the butt has a small Monte Carol and terminates with its original hardening Silvers pad. Housed in a magnificent Marvin Huey elephant hide and oak case. The case is custom fitted for this gun with accessories and is a remarkable work of art in its own right with a replacement cost today in excess of $5500! Overall, the gun remains in fantastic all original untouched condition. The barrels retain more than 97% original blue. Action retains a lot of the original case color, particularly strong on the sides, but percentage is hard to ascertain due to the full coverage engraving. Easily more than 50%, though. Stocks are beautiful, sound, and original and retain nearly all of their original finish with only very minor handling marks. The bores are brilliant and shiny, mechanics are crisp. Gun was not used very much. Case is near mint with only very minor rubs. I’ve handled more than my fair share of ultra high end Parkers in the past decade and this one easily ranks among the finest of them all for class, character, originality, rarity, and condition. The gun is engraved in a really rare pattern in that game scenes are not often found on A1’s and this gun comes from one of the best Parker collections ever assembled and was considered one of the crown jewels in that collection. This gun should be considered for its form and function as an alternate investment as it is nearly impossible to improve upon. Price: $159,500

Westley Richards ~ Double Barrel SxS Boxlock Ejector Rifle ~ .303: Curio/Relic: Yes Metal Condition: Very good with minor handling marks Wood Condition: Good with moderate handling marks Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: 28″ Side by side barrel Triggers: Double trigger Stock Dimensions: 14 1/4″ LOP Fore End: Multi-point checkered walnut Butt Pad: Engraved heel and toe plates on bare checkered butt plate Weight: 6 lbs Sights: Front bead sight and dovetailed rear with two folding leaf notch sights. For your consideration, a The makers have kindly confirmed that work began on this rifle in 1898 and it was sold to Viscount Castlereagh, Charles Stewart Henry Vane-Tempest-Stewart, upon completion in 1899. With blued Krupp steel chopperlump barrels each engraved with a band of stylized foliage at the breech end and respectively signed “WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178 NEW BOND ST. LONDON” and engraved “FOR W.R. SPECIAL .303 CARTRIDGE”. Concave rib engraved “SPECIAL STEEL” and with front bead sight mounted on a scroll engraved ramp, the dovetailed rear sight is mounted on a rounded scroll engraved block and is formed of one standing notch and two folding leaf notch sights each with platinum inlaid center line and graduated to 300 yards, and the breech end with doll’s head extension and engraved with further scrollwork. Casehardened treble grip action with removable firing pin bushings, signed “WESTLEY RICHARDS” within a ribbon on each side, engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT EJECTOR” ahead of the blued toplever, bolted automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” and “BOLTED”, and with blued floorplate and blued trigger guard. The whole engraved with fine English scrollwork, the floorplate and trigger guard respectively including vignettes of an elephant and a wolf. The underside of the barrels and watertable struck with London nitro proof marks. Figured 14 1/4 inch walnut pistol grip stock with engraved heel and toe plates, raised cheekpiece and panels of multipoint checkering to the grip, behind the action and on the forearm, the grip with engraved dark horn cap and the forearm with scroll engraved Deeley and Edge fastener and dark horn tip. The underside of the butt with silver oval initial escutcheon engraved with a crowned monogram and blued sling mount, the corresponding sling eye is fitted beneath the barrel. .303 British. Price: $19,999.99

Dickson Round Action 12ga with original nitro proofed 29″ Damascus barrels and makers case: This Classic Dickson is in excellent condition. The barrels are beautiful with great specifications. I have a particular love of doubles with 29″ barrels. Note the excellent stock dimensions for many. Dickson Round Action 12ga with original nitro proofed 29″ Damascus barrels and makers case Serial Number: 5666 Ejectors: Yes Barrels: 29 Barrel Type: Damascus Action: Round action- assisted opening Gauge: 12 gauge Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ Stock Heel: 2 1/4″ Stock Cast: 0 LOP: 14 15/16″ with red pad Weight: 6lbs 8ozs Choke Left: .017 Mod Choke Right: .008 IC Proof:Nitro: 2 1/2″ Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .023 Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .025. Price: $17,800

Winchester 21 SxS Shotgun 12ga: Pre-World War II. 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractors, Winchester “WP” proofs on the flats, and “MOD./FULL” marked chokes. Standard markings and proofs on the water table with double triggers and tang mounted manual safety. Checkered walnut splinter forearm and pistol grip stock. Stock measurements: drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/2 inches; length of pull 14 inches. Excellent original finish. Price: $4,995

16g FOX STERLINGWORTH DELUXE WITH ORIGINAL TWIN BEADS AND PAD: FOX STERLINGWORTH DELUXE WITH ORIGINAL TWIN BEADS AND PAD, 16GA 28” F/MOD, 97% BARRELS WITH A LITTLE PITTING AT THE MUZZLE, 97% NICE CASE COLORS, EXC. WOOD AND BORES. Price: $3,950

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July 10, 2022July 10, 2022 by Gregg

HOLLAND & HOLLAND MODELE DE LUXE SXS, 12 GAUGE, FACTORY 2 BARREL SET: 27″ BARRELS, IC/IM CHOKED – 27″ BARRELS, M/F CHOKED – DOUBLE TRIGGERS – AUTOMATIC EJECTORS – ONE SPLINTER FOREND – STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK – CHECKERED BUTT – GAME RIBS – HAND DETACHABLE LOCKS – HOLLAND & HOLLAND SELF OPENERS – ROLLED EDGE TRIGGER GUARD – LATE 1950’S MANUFACTURE – INCLUDES MAKER’S CASE. 6 LBS. 8 OZ. 14 5/8″ X 1 1/2″ X 2″. Price: $52,500

PREATER-ENGRAVED JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT ROUND-ACTION 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN: KEN PREATER ENGRAVED, FEATURED IN JUNE 2022 ISSUE THE FIELD, 12 GAUGE, 27″ BARRELS, IMPROVED CYLINDER AND IMPROVED MODIFIED, 2-3/4″, EJECTORS, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, AUTOMATIC SAFETY, STRAIGHT HAND GRIP, SPLINTER FOREND, CHECKERED BUTT, 6 LBS 4 OZ, 15″ LOP. PREATER-ENGRAVED Dickson patent Round-Action 12 bore game gun with 27″ blacked round nitro proved chopper-lump barrels that are fit with ejectors, a smooth concave game rib and a brass bead front sight. The rib is engraved “JOHN DICKSON & SON, 21 FREDERICK STREET, EDINBURGH.” and has a gold-inlaid “1” in an oval near the breech. Proved for 2-3/4″ cartridges and choked Improved Cylinder & Improved Modified. The sides of the vibrant case color hardened action body are finely engraved with game scenes of pheasant, partridge and grouse in their natural habitats, surrounded by flowing leaf and scroll carved in relief on a matted background with “JOHN DICKSON & SON” in scrolling banners. Carved fences in high relief with filiform leaf motifs on a matted background. The underside of the action body is gold-inlaid with “DICKSON’S PATENT” and the triggerplate is signed “Engr. K. E. PREATER”. The action is fit with gold-washed cocking levers, case color hardened double triggers, blacked top lever with gold-inlaid “1” and automatic safety with gold-inlaid “SAFE” ahead of the checkered safety slide. Boldly-figured deluxe quality walnut stock with traditional English straight hand grip, engraved gold stock oval and splinter fore-end with Anson type push button release with “1” on the fore-end tip. 15” LOP to a checkered butt, Cast Off 1/4” at face, 6 Lbs. 4 Oz. The shotgun lives in the associated trunk case. Shotgun incorporates Dickson patents 9399 and 10621 of 1887. Ken Preater was Holland & Holland’s chief engraver and was responsible for much of the work on the Products of Excellence Series and many of the unique commissions that Holland & Holland Undertook in the 1970’s and 1980’s. This shotgun is featured in the June issue of “The Field” magazine in the article, “The Best British Gunmakers of Today”. Price: $46,000

Fox SPE Skeet and Upland 16 Gauge – 1 of about 20, RARE!, SST, Vintage Firearms Inc: Year 1939, 16 Gauge, 6lb 10oz, Chokes .020/.032 M/F, LOP 14 1/4″ mid, DAH 2 3/8″, DAC 1 7/16″ Serial Number: 303823. The Fox SP Grade was introduced in 1932. Just a year before, Winchester introduced the Model 21, a popular shotgun then and now. Fox saw the opportunity to make some cost saving changes in the appearance of the Fox with the new SP Grade. With its smooth-sided black frame, rounded stock and action, the gun appeared more an English boxlock, and similar to the new Model 21. Internally it was like every other Fox. By 1934, Savage/Fox introduced the SPE Skeet and Upland Game gun. A VERY RARE GUN, WITH ONLY ABOUT 20 MADE IN 16 GAUGE, EVERY FOX COLLECTOR SHOULD HAVE ONE OF THESE IN THEIR COLLECTION. This fine Fox SPE Skeet and Upland gun, sn303823 made in 1939, is a fully documented special-order SPE Skeet and Upland and remains in excellent condition. THE BARRELS, ACTION, AND TRIGGER GUARD ARE FACTORY UNTOUCHED CONDITION AND ABOUT 96% OVERALL. Vintage Firearms restored the factory original wood in 2019 with a Truoil hand-rubbed finish, as the original factory finish was flaking. Special ordered with a Fox/Kautzky single selective trigger, ejectors, LONG FOREND WITH VERY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS (one-of-a-kind forend wood), and ivory bead. The gun shipped with nicely figured walnut, much nicer than most SP Grade guns. All the details of this gun are clearly documented on the factory order card that is shown with the photos of this gun, as well as a Roe Clark factory letter. Look at this Fox! All the hard edges are gone, with the action rounded top and bottom, the breech balls filed to the shape of the barrels like an XE grade, the head of the stock rounded with no “side panels”…a true round bodied Fox. ELEGANT INDEED! Price: $10,950

Rizzini Artemis Classic 20ga OU shotgun 29″ bbls: Classic English Stock 20ga 29″. LOP-14-1/2, DAC-1-1/2, DAH-2-1/2, Cast Off 3/16 – 6-1/2lbs. Price: $3,995

WILLIAM FORD BIRMINGHAM, DELUXE BOXLOCK 12GA S/S SHOTGUN: WILLIAM FORD BIRMINGHAM 1930 MFG DATE, DELUXE BOXLOCK 12GA S/S, CASE COLORED ACTION WITH FULL COVERAGE SCROLL, 26″ BBLS, 2 1/2, CHOKED SK/IC, STANDARD GAME RIB, EJECTORS, DBL TRIGGERS, BEAUTIFUL HIGHLY FIGURED WALNUT, ST/SP, LOP 14 7/8, 1 1/2, 2 1/8, 6LBS 4OZ, TIGHT ACTION, EXCELLENT BORS, VIVID ORIGINAL CC, BLUE 98%, WOOD HAS NO CRACKS JUST A FEW LIGHT HANDLING MARKS. Price: $2,895

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May 23, 2021 by Gregg

PURDEY BEST PRE WAR SIDELOCK SXS 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN: MADE 1913, #20925, 28″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (004″ AND 028″ CONSTRICTIONS), 2 5/8″ CHAMBERS, DOUBLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS, SPLINTER FOREARM, ENGLISH GRIP, EXCELLENT CONDITION, CHECKERED BUTT, 6LBS 7 OZ, 2 3/16″ DAH, 1 3/8″ DAC, 14 1/4″ LOP, MAKERS OAK AND LEATHER CASE. Price: $35,500

Extremely rare and awesome original Parker GH 12ga with 34″ steel brls orig chambered for 2-7/8″ -An amazing vintage California Duck: One of just 18 made with 34″ barrels and made in 1914, this awesome Parker G Grade gun made with original 34″ steel barrels. The gun made with original straight grip stock, splinter forend and double triggers. Made on a #2 frame. This gun is accompanied by a PGCA letter that matches the gun to a “T” and it appears untouched and all original, including the hardened original Silver’s pad. This gun remains in fine original condition with more 50% original case color, 95% original barrel blue, and 95% original stock finish. The bores are brilliant and shiny, and the mechanics are crisp. This is a stout gun and ready for incoming ducks this fall! Price: $8995

Fabarm Autumn 20ga/30″ SxS Shotgun: Case colored receiver with scroll engraving, scalloped frame, splinter forend, straight grip stock, deluxe grade Turkish walnut with checkering and oil finish, rounded action, wooden butt plate, TriBore barrels with five flush choke tubes, 3″ chambers, selective safety. Comes with factory case and paper work. Gun remains in “as new” condition and is unfired by the original owner. Price: $3,100

JOHN DICKSON & SON BOXLOCK EJECTOR 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN – 28″ BARRELS: A 12 gauge boxlock ejector shotgun with 28” nitro proved barrels nicely fit with ejectors and a smooth concave game rib. The rib reads “JOHN DICKSON & SON.EDINBURGH.” Proved for 2-3/4″ cartridges and choked Improved Cylinder (Right) & Full (Left). Scroll engraving with “JOHN DICKSON & SON” in banner on both sides of the action body and case color finish going to a soft patina, Double triggers, Best Quality Walnut Stock, Traditional English straight hand grip, Vacant stock oval and Splinter forend with Anson type release, 14-1/2” LOP to a checkered butt, Cast Off 1/4” at face, 6 Lbs. 11 Oz. Price: $2,950

B. Woodward High Grade English Hammer double: Benjamin Woodward & Sons was as far as we can discern was not directly related to James Woodward but I think James would approve of the quality of this distant relatives accomplishment. The craftsmanship is very high. Antique: Yes, Serial Number: 6331, Ejectors: No, Barrels: 30″, Barrel Type: Damascus, Action: top lever back action with non-rebounding hammers, Gauge: 12 gauge, Stock Comb: 1 7/8″, Stock Heel: 2 7/8″, Stock Cast: 0, LOP: 14 3/8″, Weight: 7 lbs. 3.5 oz., Choke Left: Cyl., Choke Right: Cyl. Proof:Black: 2 1/2″ Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .031″ Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .033″ Price: $2,400

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October 4, 2020 by Gregg

Piotti King 12 Gauge Sidelock SxS: Barrels: 27 1/2″ Chokes: M – F L.O.P. : 14 1/2″ Drop: 1 1/2″C x 2 1/4″H Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. Price: $17,500

John Dickson of Edinburgh Classic Round action with great original barrels and stock dimensions ~ Light at 6 lbs. 4.5 oz.! Makers case: Hammerless Sidelocks – This gun dates from 1934 . A very nice Dickson from between the wars with great wall thickness and dimensions. This is the period that many consider to be the pinnacle of the UK gunmaking trade. The Bores are bright and shiny with a few pits in the right barrel towards the muzzle but in proof and nothing deep Note the weight! Serial Number: 7279 Ejectors: Yes Barrels: 27″ Barrel Type: Steel Action: trigger plate round action Gauge: 12 gauge Stock Comb: 1 7/16″ Stock Heel: 2″ Stock Cast: 1/4″ LOP: 14 3/8″ to wood butt Weight: 6 lbs. 4.5 oz. Choke Left: .028″ full Choke Right: .015″ IC-Mod Proof: Nitro: 2 1/2″ nitro Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .029″ Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .028″. Price: $12,000

Superb high original condition Parker DHE 12ga 28″ Game Gun with original SST and Straight Stock: EXCEEDINGLY RARE TRANSITION GUN – not marked “Parker” anywhere on the action! Very few of these (less than 6 in D Grade) known!!! Made on a 1-1/2 Frame with 28″ Titanic Steel barrels. This scarce gun with splinter forend, straight stock and original Parker SST. Gun has finely figured stocks with what is probably the original leather faced pad. Perfect choke combo in this gun for upland game! Overall the gun is in superb original condition. Retains about 97% original barrel blue, more than 97% bold original case color and crisp original wood finish. Mechanics are crisp and bores are brilliant and shiny. Gun has been fired but very very little. Price: $8750

BERETTA – SO2 – 28″ Bbls – Double Triggers – Solid Vintage Sidelock SO: 1968 – Beretta SO2 – 12ga, 2-3/4″, 28″ IM / F (.027 / .043) Boehler Steel Bbls, Ejectors, Double Triggers, LOP 14-1/2″ Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-1/4″, 1/8″ OFF, Weight 7 lbs. 6 oz. Just in time for Bird Season! Mechanically Perfect Condition. This gun has seen very little use. It feels like a New Gun. Your chance to own a True U/O Sidelock of Beretta Quality. Serial Number: 34733 Barrel Length: 28″ Bore Info: Original Chambers: 2 3/4″ Ejectors: Strong Ejectors Condition: VG Bore Condition: Exc Barrels: Boehler Antinit Steel Action: U/O Triggers: DT Stock: POW Stock Drop: 1 1/2″ Stock Comb: 2 1/4″ Stock Cast: 1/8″ OFF Fore End: Game Butt Pad: Silvers LOP: 14 1/2″ Rib: Vented
Finish: Coin Weight: 7lbs 6oz Manufacture Date: 1968 Chokes: IM/F Engraving: Rose/Scroll. Price: $5,350

REMINGTON 1894 – C GRADE – 32″ ORDNANCE STEEL BARRELS WITH EJECTORS – 12 GAUGE: Here is Remington 1894 C Grade with the rare 32″ Ordnance Steel Barrels. This 12 gauge gauge gun has perefctly timed ejectors and sharp and well executed engraving. Mirror bores measuring .725 as original with 35/1000 Full Chokes in each barrel. Chambers are 2 3/4″. Tight on face. No loose ribs, barrels ring very nicely. No cracks to wood. Ivory front bead has cracked as photo shows. Auto safety. Weight of gun is 8 LBS 1 3/4 OZ. LOP – 14 1/4″ Drop at Comb – 1 5/8″ Drop at Heel – 2 1/8″ Price: $3,750

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September 27, 2020 by Gregg

David McKay Brown Trio of 16g Side by Side Game Guns: Consecutively numbered, true trio of 16g round action trigger plate self-opening Side by Side game guns by Scottish maker, David McKay Brown. Each gun is built on the classic Scottish trigger plate action with its rounded bar. Each gun features two triggers, auto-safeties, color case hardening and wonderfully executed small English scroll by renowned engraver Dave Tallett. Each gun features the Maker’s name inlayed in gold on the bottom the actions. Finally, each gun is appropriately numbered “1, 2, or 3” in gold and and the word “SAFE” is also inlayed in gold. All three guns feature 29” chopper lump barrels with 2 ¾” chambers and 2002 London proof marks. All three sets of barrels are bored and choked the same at: 3/8 (.015″) and 1/2 (.020″) with smooth concave game ribs. The guns are stocked in a lovely set of well matched stock blanks with straight hand grips and splinter forend. There is a 15″ LOP over checkered butts and the guns are cast off 1/8″. The guns weigh a lively 6 lbs. 2 oz. and are complete in the Maker’s three gun motor case. The guns show some signs of use, but are overall in excellent condition, tight on face, and the barrels and stocks free from any dents, bulges or cracks. Each gun is a superb example of the classic Scottish round action game gun. According to Donald Dallas’ book, David McKay Brown, Scotland’s Gun & Rifle Maker, The definitive history authorized by David McKay Brown, (2011 Quiller Press), the three guns were finished in 2003 and are the only trio of 16g Side by Side Game Guns shown in the ledgers when the book was published. Price: $95,000

VERY RARE AH GRADE PARKER 12 GAUGE SxS SHOTGUN: Gun features a 30 inch barrel with an unusual 2 Ivory beads on it. Choked improved cylinder and modified. AH stamp on the water table as well as a number 6. 175k serial range. Original straight grip stock measuring 14-5/8 inches to the end of the Josten pad. Excellent condition with most original varnish. Sharp checkering. It has a gold inlaid unused inscription plate in the stock. This Parker is in beautiful shape with 85-90% bright case colors on the frame. Bottom of the receiver retains just traces of case color. The trigger guard is nicely engraved with a dog and has traces of blue remaining. Bottom of the receiver has a beautifully done dog with a bird in it’s mouth and a running deer. Both sides of the receiver are game scene engraved. Quite delicately done. Gun has the correct splinter forearm as well automatic ejectors. Also has the correct barrel markings “Acme Steel” on top of the rib. Overall this just a great gun. This is the 3rd A grade I have bought this week. This one came from an estate out of Fargo North Dakota. It has been identified in the Parker gun identification and serialization book having all the mentioned features. Has never been on the market before. Gun weighs 7pounds 5 ounces. Price: $41,500

Gorgeous early CSMC Fox XE-grade 20ga two-barrel set with case: Made in 1995, this fantastic early CSMC XE Fox has it all – and remains in exceptionally nice original condition to boot. The gun is engraved in factory XE Grade pattern, signed by Leopold Schickl. Made originally with two sets of barrels and two forends – one in 27″ and one 26″, this would be the one gun any man would need for all seasons. The gun was made with straight grip, double triggers, and splinter forends with Schnabel tips. The gun is beautifully engraved with quail on left, woodcock on right, and standing Fox on the bottom all surrounded by well executed factory oak leaf pattern. This gun was made with exceptionally nice highly figured dark wood, as per the original order. The stock terminates with the original checkered butt, and the grip is diamond shaped which is smooth and delicate. Initials “E.H.” in gold stock shield near toe. Each barrel with single ivory bead. The gun is housed in its original two barrel set case with all accessories. Overall, the gun remains in near mint original condition retaining nearly all of its original finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are crisp and bores are brilliant and shiny. Price: $17,000

BERETTA – RARE – European Market – S57E – 20ga – English Stock Double Triggers Ejectors – Like New! Very Very few Beretta shotguns were imported to the U.S. with English Stocks. 1963 – Beretta – S57E – – 20ga, 2-3/4″, 26-3/4″ M / F (.014 / .024) Vent Rib, Mid Rib Bead, Ejectors, Double Triggers – Front Articulated, Completely Hand Engraved, Long Trigger Guard Tang, English Stock, Game Forearm, LOP 14-1/4″, Drop 1-5/16″ to 2-1/8″, Very Slight Cast Off, Weight 5 lbs 14 oz. Very tight gun. Still doesn’t fall open. Perfect Bores. Shot very little. Metal is 99+%. Wood about 97%. Shipping to CONUS included in price. Price: $2850

AYA sidelock SxS shotgun, No.1 20ga: This AYA is a 20GA with double triggers and a 26″ barrel. Both barrels are set in improved cylinder for the chokes. It comes with a hard case. This Shotgun is in very nice condition with little to no use wear. 20 Gauge. Metal Condition: Very good, Minor to no use wear. Wood Condition: Very good, Minor to no use wear. Barrels: 26″ Triggers: Double triggers Stock Dimensions: LOP 13 1/4″. Weight: 6 lb. 8 oz. Sights: Front metal bead. Chokes: IC/IC. Price: $2,499.99

Really rare gun alert: 16 bore John Dickson round action …

February 3, 2020 by Gregg

John Dickson , Edinburgh .16 bore round action ejector with damascus barrels . Made 1905 for sale:

Here’s your chance to buy one of the rarest and most beautiful side-by-side shotguns ever made.

John Dickson & Son has been building Round Action shotguns since the 1880s. Since then, they’ve made approximately 2,000 of these SxSs. Of these, I believe fewer than a dozen of these have been sixteen gauges.

Besides being a rare gauge, the one you see here is special for couple other reasons, to: First, the engraving. It’s an unusual pattern, probably executed by Harry Kell. Second, the damascus barrels. According to the seller, this gun was made in 1905. That’s late for damascus barrels, so whoever ordered this gun specified that he want them instead of fluid-steel.

John Dickson , Edinburgh .16 bore round action ejector with damascus barrels . Made 1905 for sale: A very rare gun with perfect nitro proved damascus barrels. Made 1905. Model: Round action. Bore: 16. Chambers: 2 1/2″. Ejectors: yes. Barrel Type: Damascus. Triggers: 2. Stock: 15 3/8″. Stock Cast: right hand cast off. LOP: 15 3/8″. Manufacture Date: 1905. Choke Left: 1/4. Choke Right: imp cyl. Proof:Nitro: London nitro. Price: $39,000

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June 24, 2019 by Gregg

JOHN DICKSON & SON Round Body Sidelever Express .577 3″ BPE Cased SxS Double Rifle: Serial # 3854, Country of Origin: Scotland, Barrel Length (in Inches) 28″ Steel barrels
Trigger DT (Double), Stock Configuration Capped Pistol Grip with sculptured steel cap, Cheek piece, Steel Heel & Toe plates with checkered butt, Forearm Type Splinter Forearm with lever release, Rib Type Level Flat Rib with express sights(1 standing and 1 folding), Receiver Finish Casehardened
Engraving Type Fine Scroll Engraving, Other Options Cocking indicators, Automatic safety, Silver oval, Sling swivels, Original maker’s leather motor case, Condition EXC. Plus Condition, Weight 10#10oz, Dimensions 14″ LOP, Other Details Mfg 1884, Spotless mirror bores. Price: $50,000

Excellent Pre-War JP Sauer ( Berlin) Clamshell Double Rifle in 9.3x74R: Pre-war gun made in Berlin in excellent condition in Caliber 9.3x74R. 25″ barrel with perfect bores, express sights and ramped front sight. Comes with claw mounts and a leupold 1.5-5X scope. Both barrels and the action are marked “JP Sauer and Sohn, Berlin”. Has a nice horn insert in the forearm tip. Nice wood with an even finish. Clean checkering too. Oval is engraved with a “B”. It has a nice cartridge trap for four cartridges. Horn buttplate. Some remaining case color on the action too. SN is 3657. Price: $11,500

A.H. FOX CE 12ga 26” SxS Skeet/IC: Nicely figured straight grip stock, Hawkins pad, kautsky single selective trigger, splinter forend with ebony insert, 35,xxx Philadelphia gun, game rib, auto ejectors, crisp and sharp engraving, 99% case coloring, wood finish and bluing, a great and rare gun. 7 lb. 6 oz. 14 1/4” x 1 3/8” x 2 1/4” Price: $8,995

Pre-War JP Sauer Grade 40 SXS 12 ga: Very nice Grade 40 in 12 ga; barrels are 28″ long and without any issues. Left bore is choked IM and the right is choked IC. 2 3/4″ chambers, barrel flats/ water table are marked “PRUSSIA”. Single bead on a nicely machined rib. Both bores are very shiny. Action is scalloped and fenced, and with beautiful full coverage engraving. (I’m waiting to hear from Hendrick, in Germany, about the gun.) Photos are accurate, leather covered pad. LOP is 14 3/4″ and the DAC is 1 1/2″. DAH is 3″. No cracks, splits or gouges to the wood and no pitting or rust anywhere on the gun. This is a very handsome piece! Price: $7,500

Ithaca / SKB Model 680 OU 20-Gauge Shotgun: 20 ga. 3 inch chambered over and under has 28 inch vent rib barrels choked full and modified. Rib has center bead and Ray-Bar front bead. Checkered walnut straight grip stock with original butt plate. Coin finish engraved receiver has gold single selective trigger and automatic ejectors. Tight action and excellent bores. Barrel blue is 99% and the receiver has quite a bit of fading. Wood finish is 90-95%. Price: $1495

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June 16, 2019 by Gregg

Parker Reproduction 28GA, Double Trigger

Parker Reproduction SXS 28GA, Double Triggers: 26″ barrels choked IMPROVED CYL/MOD. Perfect bore – bright and shiny. Metal finish is in excellent original condition. No loss of case colors. LOP 14 1/4″. DAH 2 1/4″. DAC 1 1/2″. All screws are clean and show no sign of screwdriver use. A few very minor handling marks in the wood finish from being in the safe. Complete with canvas covered leather case and snap caps. Price: $5,995

JOHN DICKSON BOXLOCK SIDE-BY-SIDE EJECTOR 12 GAUGE: 28″ BARRELS, CHOKED .003″ AND .013″, CHAMBERS: 2 3/4″, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, EJECTORS, SPLINTER FOREARM, ENGLISH GRIP, CASED, EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH LIGHT WEAR, 6LBS 8 OZ, STOCK: 2 1/8″ DAH, 1 9/16″ DAC, 15″ LOP. Price: $3,950

Like New CSMC RBL Launch 20 gauge Auto Eject Double Trigger Straight Grip Exhibition Wood Cased 28 Inch Barrels: We are proud to bring you this listing for this like new condition CSMC RBL Launch Edition 20 gauge side by side shotgun. This shotgun features a set of 28 inch barrels, like new bores, screw in chokes (Sk/Sk/Mod/IM/Full) and choke tool, checkered splinter forend, automatic ejectors, double gold triggers, case colored and engraved receiver, checkered straight stock, exhibition wood and the factory butt plate. The length of pull is 14 ¾ inches, 1 ½ inch drop at the comb, 2 ¾ inch drop at the heel and a total weight of 6.36lbs. This comes with the original factory case, snap caps, etc. Price: $3750

Army Navy 12g SxS Hammer gun: Some bluing on the trigger guard. Some case colors on locks, hammers, and receiver. Barrels have patina. Bores good some freckling. Chambered 12 ga, 2 1/2″. Right barrel .729″, Left barrel .702″. Gun is tight, no cracks in the wood. 30″ barrels. Hammers have been broken off and reground. Price: $1500

Suhl ~ H. Bachstadt ~ S/S ~ Boxlock ~16 Ga: This is a Belgian made side by side shotgun with German proofmarks from Suhl chambered in 16 ga. with 27 1/2 inch blued barrels. The barrels are in very good condition with most of their blueing, the receiver is in very good shape with most of its case color, the stock is in good condition with minor nicks and dents, the bore is in very good shape and is still shiny. Chambers: 2 1/2″, Barrels: 27 1/2 inch blue with solid rib., Triggers: Double triggers., Stock: Checkered walnut with pistol grip., Stock Dimensions:, LOP 14 inches., Fore End: Matching Schnabel forearm with checkering., Butt Pad: Black plastic plate with checkering., Weight: 5 Lbs. 15 Oz., Sights: Brass front bead on solid rib., Chokes: Fully choked barrels. Price: $1,199.99

Auction alert: 12g John Dickson & Sons of Edinburgh Scottish SxS Shotgun …

April 15, 2019April 14, 2019 by Gregg

John Dickson & Sons of Edinburgh Scottish 12 gauge SxS Shotgun

Here’s a last-minute alert for what looks like a nice double. This Dickson SxS is on Gunbroker.com now. The listing end today, 4/15/2019, @ 9:36 PM. It’s a No Reserve sale and right now the gun is cheap. So if you like it, bid — you could get a deal.

John Dickson & Sons of Edinburgh Scottish 12 gauge SxS Shotgun: Double Hammerless Boxlock by J. Dickson & Sons of Edinburgh; ca.1920 Edinburgh Production; 12 Bore; Barrels: 30″ Chopper Lump Steel, Game Rib; Chambers: 3″; Choked: Modified & Full; Shared Extractor; Min. Wall Thickness: .033″ & .035″; Pistol Grip Walnut Stock: LOP: 14 1/2″; Drops: 1 3/4″ & 2 1/2″; Weight: 7lbs. 11oz.; Reproved at London Proof House in 1997 (Still in Proof)

Stunning, second-grade hammerless boxlock by J. Dickson & Sons of Edinburgh…manufactured between the wars, this bespoke J. Dickson represents a lovely example of the work produced by one of Scotland’s most celebrated makers. Identified by serial number and confirmed by feature, this model was regarded as the second of five grades, and would have been customized to the original buyers taste. The features include a 30″ barrel of durable fluid steel, shared extractor, Anson & Deeley action with third cross-bolt fastener, 3″ chamber, pistol grip stock of fancy flamed Walnut, and embellishment in the form of 75% coverage Acanthus scroll engraving from one of Edinburgh’s most accomplished masters. A remarkably original example, this gun was undoubtedly ordered by someone of means and-despite the British tradition of frequent refurbishment-appears to have only seen standard maintenance, as well as a period reblue of the barrels and refreshing of the stock, with the factory case colors, although softening, remaining at a lovely 60%. A stunning example of an English classic from the end of Britain’s golden age of gun making, this shotgun-reproved in 1997 and ready for trips afield this Fall-would be an outstanding addition to any discriminating collection.

Condition

Excellent, the re-blackened barrels are at 90%, the original bluing on the underside of the frame is evenly faded but remains at a lovely 75%, with the frame displaying softening but rich pastel case color hues trending from pink to violet and blue. There is dried lubricant, as well some honest fading, but neither rust or pitting are present on any metal surface. The markings include matching numbers, period Birmingham House proofs, J. Dickson & Sons signature on the sides of the receiver and Edinburgh address on the top rib of the barrel. None of the markings have been buffed, and the engraving is brilliantly executed, and finely preserved with crisp edges. Other markings include an importer mark on the barrel from the shotgun’s re-import in 1997, as well as London House proofing from that period-the gun remains in proof. The furniture displays some handling marks and a tight, non-flexing hairline crack extending from the right of the upper tang that, having been properly attended to, does not extend all the way through. The stock is capped with a horn grip cap and period Silver’s rubber recoil pad, and the forend, fitted with an Anson & Deeley release and ebony tip, is original and excellent. Mechanically flawless, the lock up is tight with both bores on face, the gun exhibits unparalleled balance, and both bores-clean and mirror bright-are excellent to near-mint.

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April 14, 2019 by Gregg

Holland & Holland Royal SxS Double Rifle .303 British: A Back-Action Sidelock Double Rifle chambered for the .303 British cartridge. It has 28” rifled barrels, File cut quarter rib with platinum lined express rear sights – 1 standing (100 Yds) and 2 folding (200 & 300 Yds). Island base foresight, Bushed strikers (Disk set strikers) with retaining set screws, Double triggers, An extended top strap over the comb, Holland & Holland traditional full coverage “Royal Scroll” engraving pattern with case color hardened finish, Full length trigger guard tang to an engraved steel grip cap, Best quality walnut stock has shadow line (Beaded) cheekpiece, Drop points, Pistol grip, Splinter forend with Anson release, 14 1/8” LOP to a horn plate, 9 Lbs. 9 Oz. Price: $39,750

GREIFELT #1 PRE WAR O/U 20 GAUGE VL&D IMPORT: 26″ SOLID RIB IC AND MOD 2 1/2 CHAMBERS, DOUBLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS, 3-PIECE FOREARM, ENGLISH GRIP, MAKER’S CASE, EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION, 5LBS 14 OZ, 3″ DAH, 2″ DAC, 14 1/2 LOP. Price: $13,500

John Dickson of Edinburgh Classic 12 Gauge Round action with great original barrels and stock dimensions ~ Light at 6 lbs. 4.5 oz.! Makers case! This gun dates from 1934 . A very nice Dickson from between the wars with great wall thickness and dimensions. This is the period that many consider to be the pinnacle of the UK gunmaking trade. The Bores are bright and shiny with a few pits in the right barrel towards the muzzle but in proof and nothing deep. Serial Number: 7279, Ejectors: Yes , Barrels: 27″, Barrel Type: Fluid steel, Action: trigger plate round action, Stock Comb: 1 7/16″, Stock Heel: 2″, Stock Cast: 1/4″, LOP: 14 3/8″ to wood butt, Weight: 6 lbs. 4.5 oz., Choke Left: .028 full, Choke Right: .015 IC-Mod, Proof: Nitro: 2 1/2″ nitro, Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .029″, Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .028″. Price: $12,000

BERETTA – SO3 – 12ga 28″ Boehler Barrels – Checkered Butt – All Original! 28″, 2-3/4″”, IM / F (.028 / .042), Vent Rib, Single Trigger, Pistol Grip, Checkered Butt, LOP 14-1/4″, Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-3/8″, Neutral Cast, Weight 7 lbs. 4 oz. Nice Original Gun. About 95+% Overall. Price: $5975

RIZZINI AURUM CLASSIC OU 28 GAUGE: 29″ VENT RIB WITH SCREW CHOKES, SINGLE SELECT TRIGGER, EJECTORS, FIELD FOREARM, PISTOL GRIP, MAKER’S CASE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, 6LBS, 2 3/8″ DAH, 1 9/16″ DAC, 14 9/16″ LOP. Price: $2,950

Auction alert: Dickson 2″ 12 gauge SxS boxlock ejector…

March 29, 2019 by Gregg

Check out this hard-to-find shotgun coming up tomorrow, 3/30 at Poulin Auctions.

Auction alert: Dickson 2" 12 gauge SxS boxlock ejector... — Auction alert: Dickson 2″ 12 gauge SxS boxlock ejector…

It’s a 12 gauge J. Dickson & Son boxlock ejector with short, 2″ chambers. Twelve gauge shotguns with two-inch chambers were popular in the 1930s. People liked how they were lightweight guns, but they were still big enough to feel right to people who had always shot 12-gauge guns.

Today, these doubles are awesome side-by-sides for upland hunters.

LOT 1067: J. DICKSON & SON TWO INCH BOXLOCK EJECTOR SXS SHOTGUN: Cal. 12 Ga. S# 18014. Bbls. 27″ w/ Churchill rib. Ribbed surface is hand filed. Choked .007″ / .017″ (Light Imp. Cyl. / Light Mod.). Dbl. triggers. Ejectors. Auto safe. Bbl. lockup is via dbl. under lugs. Action is in the white. Blued bbls. & furniture. Checkered walnut straight hand stock w/ splinter forend. Action decorated w/ acanthus scroll plus “John Dickson & Son” in a banner on each side. LOP: 14 3/8″ over 1″ leather covered pad. DAC: 1 3/8″. DAH: 2 3/8″. Cast off: 1/4″. Minimum measured wall thicknesses: .032″ left & .036″ right; both measured 8″ from muzzle. Weight: 5 lbs., 12 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather very compact case w/ red baize lining. Accessory compartment in case holds case straps. Also includes Dickson & Son oil bottle & 2″ snap caps marked “MORTIMER & SON”. CONDITION: like many British guns, this Dickson has been freshened still retaining 95%+ bbl. finish w/ crisp engraving on the action & deep rich blue on the furniture. Wood shows minimal marking w/ 95% freshened finish. Checkering remains crisp where recut. Initial plate is engraved w/ “LCT”. Leather covered pad retains its dark brown color. Bottom of bbls. stamped w/ “GRIFFIN & HOWE” import marks. Bbl. flats wear 1979 London proofs w/ bore diameters marked at .729″ (still measure). Bright shiny bores. ESTIMATE: $1,500-2,500.

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March 3, 2019 by Gregg

J.P. SAUER PRUSSIAN GRADE 45 SXS BOXLOCK EJECTOR 20 GAUGE: EXTREMELY RARE IN 20 GAUGE, #184XXX, 28″FULL AND FULL 2 3/4 CHAMBERS, DOUBLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS, SPLINTER FOREARM, ENGLISH GRIP, FACTORY SLING SWIVELS, EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH HONEST WEAR, 6LBS 1 0Z, 2 5/8″ DAH, 1 5/8″ DAC, 14″ LOP. Price: $29,500

Dickson Patent Round Action 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun – 28″ Barrels: A 12 Gauge Dickson Patent Round Action shotgun. It has 28” barrels with 2 1/2″ chambers and game rib. The rib is marked John Dickson & Son. 63 Princes Street Edinburgh. Modern London proof with proper reproof marks from 1982. Chokes at Modified and Improved Modified. Wall thickness on the right barrel at .025” and the left barrel at .022”, Interior Diameters .737 right barrel & .737 left barrel. Full coverage scrolls with John Dickson & Sons in banner, carved oak leaf fences and bright finish. Dickson Patent Round-Action, Double triggers, Best quality walnut stock, traditional English straight hand grip, Splinter forend with Anson release, 14 5/8″ LOP over a 7/8” Pachmayr Decelerator rubber recoil pad, Cast Off 1/8” at face, 6 Lbs. 7 Oz. The shotgun is presented in a canvas case with accessories. Made under the Dickson Round-Action incorporating patents 9399 and 10621 and this gun is marked with the patent use number of 1351. Price: $13,900

Emile Warnant – Liege Belgium – Excellent Quality – Sidelock Ejector SxS – 1925 Gun: 28 3/8″ Bbls – 2-3/4″ Chambers – Choked LM / IM (.015 / .027), Ejector Bbls, Raised Solid Rib, Hidden Third Bite, Bushed Firing Pins, Double Triggers – Front Articulated, English Stock, LOP 14-3/8″, Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-1/8″, Weight 6 lbs. 13 oz. Price: $2450

Beretta 686 Black Onyx 20 Gauge OU Ejector: 3″, 26″ barrels, single select trigger, 14 5/8″ length of pull, 5 chokes ( Full, Imp Mod, Mod, Imp Cyl, Cyl ), 1/2″ Beretta pad, straight English stock, 98% overall condition, Complete with Beretta Take Down Soft Case. Serial Number L03697B. Price: $1,999

Franchi ~ Highlander ~ 20 Ga. ~ 26″ bbls ~ 3″ chambers: With original box. Metal Condition: Excellent, Light Finish Wear, Few Small Nicks & Scratches, Wood Condition: Stock is in Excellent Condition, Bore Condition: Bright Barrels: 26″ Barrels, Triggers: Factory Single, Stock Dimensions: 14 1/4″ LOP, Butt Pad: Factory Pad Weight: 6 lbs, Sights: Single Gold Bead, Chokes: Changeable, Mobile Chokes, Extras: With 2 chokes and box. Price: $1,749.99

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November 4, 2018 by Gregg

J.P. SAUER PRUSSIAN GRADE 45 SXS 20 GAUGE: EXTREMELY RARE IN 20 GAUGE. #184XXX. 28″ FULL AND FULL, 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS. DOUBLE TRIGGER. EJECTORS. SPLINTER FOREARM. ENGLISH GRIP. FACTORY SLING SWIVELS. EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH HONEST WEAR. 6LBS 1 0Z, 2 5/8 DAH, 1 5/8 DAC, 14″ LOP. Price: $29,500

James Purdey & Sons 450 3 1/4″ BPE SxS Double Rifle: Totaly original Purdey 450 3 1/4″ BPE double rifle, number 9809 made in 1877. Jones underlever, non-rebounding hammers with safeties, island locks, side clip action body. 28″ steel barrels with perfect bores, rifling is 12 groove with rounded lands. Obsolete scope mounts. 95%+ barrel blue. Faded case color on action and metal parts. No worn areas on action, locks, hammmers or underlever. 95% coverage of fine scroll. Wood and checkering about 95%. 14 1/2″ length of pull to a checkered steel buttplate, cross pin forend attachment. Original worn oak and leather case. Accessories include: 318 gr. hollow point grooved bullet mold numbered to gun, nipple wrench, stab crimping tool and a sealed envelope marked 9809 extra strikers. Price: $15,000

John Dickson & Son – Round Action – 12 ga – SxS – Shotgun: #5894. Gun is in good condition with some light handling marks. Price: $14,500
Ejectors: Yes
Trigger: Single
Grip: Straight Grip
Forend: Checkered
Lop: 14 5/8 ”
Pad thickness: ”
Type of butt: Checkered Wood
Drop comb: 1 1/2 ”
Drop heel: 2 1/4 ”
Cast amount: 1/8 ”
Cast: OFF
Weight: 6 lbs, 8 oz
Manufactured in: Scotland
Finish: Coin
Overall condition: Good
Stock condition: Good
Metal condition: Good
Stock: Original finish
Metal: Original finish
Type of Case: none
Extra barrels: 0
Barrel info:
Gauge: 12 ga
Chamber: 2 3/4 ”
Length: 29 ”
Chokes: M/IM
Rib type: Concave

E.J. CHURCHILL REGAL XXV SXS Boxlock Ejector Shotgun: 12 ga with a 25″ bbls measuring 15″ to the end of the English recoil pad. The receiver is beautifully scroll engraved. Top opener, automatic ejectors and double triggers. A very light gun. Overall in excellent condition retaining virtually all the bright case colors and original blue. Would be hard to improve upon this beautiful gun. Marked on the bottom of the gun “The Regal”. Made in 1970. Price: $ 7,250

A.H. Fox A-Grade 20 Gauge, SxS – FIGURED STRAIGHT STOCK NICE: Many gun lovers reading this ad regularly scour the internet for good deals on Fox shotguns. One thing for certain; the availability of graded 20ga. Fox shotguns has dwindled to nearly zero. Shooter/collectors have recognized the Fox 16ga. and 20ga. guns are the most well balanced, lightest weight, best handling guns of all the vintage American doubles. It is also known that they have the simplest, most reliable actions as well. They only made about 2400 A Grade 20ga. Fox guns, with likely less than 2000 remaining in action due to loss and damage. This little Fox A Grade, sn203917 produced in 1938, is an awesome find. First, it is a factory English style grip, which is very rare (less than 10% made with English grip, or 240 guns). The handling characteristics and aesthetics of an English grip little Fox is as close as an American double gun will come to being comparable to the finest English makers. This gun weighs just 5lbs. 14oz. and balances dead on the hinge pin…it seems to float to your shoulder and balances perfectly in hand. Next, the wood on the gun has much more figure than you will normally find on and A Grade Fox, and we all love nice wood! Then we have this beautiful condition and pleasing patina to this gun, with 65% bright vivid factory case color, perfect screws, superb wood to metal fit, modern dimensions with the original butt plate…all these things add up to a superior vintage Fox gun. The factory order card shows the gun “as shipped”; even the chokes and chambers are unaltered since leaving the factory. Price: $6,250

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April 8, 2018 by Gregg

John Dickson & Son 12 gauge wonderful Round Action S/S Shotgun with original nitro proofed Damascus barrels: Price: $14,900
Antique: Yes
Model: BEST Trigger plate action
Serial Number: 4386
Ejectors: Yes
Barrels: 29″
Barrel Type: Damascus
Action: Trigger plate
Gauge: 12 gauge
Stock Comb: 1 7/16″
Stock Heel: 2 3/16″
Stock Cast: 3/8″
LOP: 16″ (14″ original wo
Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz.
Choke Left: .013 IC
Choke Right: .008 Skeet II
Proof:Nitro: 2 1/2″
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .023

Browning BSS BOTTLE Sporter set 12 Ga. and 20 Ga. SxSs: Bottle Sporter set consisting of 12 Ga. and 20 Ga.side X side. This model got its nickname from a Mr. Bottles sporting store in Wichita, KS, who special ordered 100 sets of these guns in 1976.These guns have straight grip sporter stocks. The receivers are engraved with wild turkey and wood duck inlays, the shoulders are sculpted and engraved Exhibition grade walnut wood was used. These guns come with there own Browning airways case. They are still unfired and new in box. These guns would cap off any Browning Collection. Price: $11,750.00

Parker GHE Grade 2 16 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun, 28” Barrels Pistol Grip Stock Splinter Forearm: Serial number 203985. 28” barrels, 2 ¾” chambers, chokes measure .008 right and .023 left. Barrels retain

95% original bluing with light handling marks. Rib has a single silver bead and is marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. PARKER SPEC. STEEL”. Bores are clean and shiny. 0 frame retains 30% original case coloring. Trigger guard retains 70% original bluing. Double triggers, ejectors and automatic safety. Pistol grip stock and forearm have had varnish added and have numerous light handling marks. Length of pull: 14 1/2” to the front trigger over a red recoil pad. Drop at comb: 1 1/2″. Drop at heel: 2 3/4″. Weight: 6.4 lbs. Mechanics are good. Price: $8975

Ithaca – Flues 4E – 20 ga – SxS – Double Barrel Shotgun: Price: $3,500.00
Action: Boxlock
Ejectors: Yes

Trigger: Double
Grip: Pistol Grip
Forend: Checkered
Lop: 14 ”
Pad thickness: 1 ”
Type of butt: Rubber Pad
Drop comb: 1 5/8 ”
Drop heel: 2 1/2 ”
Cast amount: 1/8 ”
Cast: Off
Weight: 6 lbs
Manufacture Year: Finish: Case Colored
Overall condition: Good
Stock condition: Good
Metal condition: Good
Stock: Original finish
Metal: Original finish

Barrel info:
Gauge: 20 ga
Chamber: 2 3/4 ”
Length: 26 ”
Chokes: M/M
Rib type: Flat File Cut
Comments: Gun has some wear and handling, pad will need to be replaced.

Francotte 14E 12ga. SXS Boxlock Ejector w/30 inch ejector barrels. A beautiful 1931 gun in exc. condition: This 14E is a fine quality gun with a considerable original finish. The Belgium Francottes can compete with the finest guns ever made. Unaltered except for the recoil pad–it features 30-inch barrels with ejectors that have fine bores–mirror bright. The chokes are Mod and Full–.021 and .037. Considerable case colors remain, even on the triggers–signifying low usage. The stock dimensions are a very shootable 14 1/2 x 1 7/16 x 2 1/4 inches. The mechanics and screws are excellent. Toplever to the right. Built is 1931 and imported by Von Lengerkt & Detmold in New York City–this gun ended up on a farm in Buck Co. Pa. A pheasant shooter for sure that would make a nice clays gun too. It weighs 7-3 and carries nicely. Price: $2750

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January 14, 2018 by Gregg

FRANCOTTE ABERCROMBIE & FITCH EAGLE GRADE SXS DOUBLE RIFLE .22 WRF:
ONE OF A KIND, 21″ BARREL WITH QUARTER RIB SIGHT, DOUBLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS
SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP EXCELLENT CONDITION IN MAKERS CASE
4LBS 12 OZ X 14″ LOP. Price: $59,500

DICKSON 12 ROUND ACTION- ALMOST LIKE BUYING a NEW VINTAGE DICKSON- COMPLETELY REBUILT by DAVID McKAY BROWN- NEW 28″ CHOPPER LUMP Bbls. in 2001:
#4915, John Dickson & Son, Edinburgh: A Total David McKay Brown Rebuilt 12 Bore Round Action Dickson Made in 1899, it now has a new 2001 set of 28″ barrels by David McKay Brown that are Ejector Best Quality Chopper Lump at .725 .016 & .024″ (Skt.II & Imp.Mod.), 2 3/4″ chambers, Wall thickness .029″ on both barrels, Rib extension third bite, London Proved in 2001 at 850 BAR, Double triggers, Splinter forend with an Anson release, Straight hand stock at 14 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 2 1/4″ over a checkered butt, Slight cast-off for the right hand, 6 lbs. 7 oz., Very nice wood that was stocked by McKay Brown about 45 years ago which include a new forend at the time and lettered by McKay Brown, 99% of period scroll engraving with a slight bit of Celtic engraving on the trigger plate, 99% case colors and lettered by McKay Brown and all necessary parts re-hardened, 98% blue remains on the barrels with David McKay Brown’s name and address on the top barrel rib, The wood finish remains at 96%, The checkering at 100%, The barrels inside and out remain as new from 2001, The engraving was cut up where necessary by Brown and it was regulated and live tested as they do with their new guns. All information was lettered by David McKay Brown Gunmakers. The whole is cased in a well-kept leather trunk with a true vintage trade label. This piece is nearly like buying a new Round Action done by Brown. The round action was born in Scotland in 1887 and remains alive in the 21st century from the very capable hands of Mr. David McKay Brown. Price: $29,750

Piotti King 1 – 20 Gauge – Sidelock – Double Barrel – Side by Side Shotgun: GORGEOUS IN EVERY ASPECT AND TIGHT AS NEW!! Price: $19,995

14 3/8″ LOP
6 lbs 6 ozs
Slight cast for right handed shooter
Single Trigger
Ejectors
Crest Upgrade
Exhibition wood
27″ barrels
IC/Mod
Straight grip
Splinter forend
Cased/Leather/with some accessories

LC Smith 3E 12 gauge SxS Double Barrel Shotgun. Price: $3,950.00
Serial Number: 202xxx

Ejectors: Yes
Barrels: 32 inches
Action: SE
Triggers: Double Trigger
Gauge: 12 Gauge
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Plate
LOP: 14 1/8 inches
Weight: 8 lbs.

WEBLEY & SCOTT 12GA EJECTOR SXS BOXLOCK DOUBLE: DOUBLE TRIGGER LONDON ADDRESS. BARREL LENGTH 30″ CHOKE RIGHT BARREL IMPROVED CYLINDER LEFT BARREL FULL CHOKE. FACTORY ORIGINAL BLUE WITH SOME LOSS DUE TO HANDLING. CASE COLORS ON FOREARM IRON AND SOME REMAIN ON RECEIVER. NICE SHARP ENGRAVING OF ACTION AND BARREL LUG. STOCK HAS BEEN REFINISHED FACTORY CHECKERING HAS NOT BEEN REDONE AND REMAINS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. SILVERS PAD HAS BEEN ADDED. LOP 14 1/2 DRAC 1 1/2″ DAC 2 1/2″ WEIGHT 7 LBS 2 OZ BARRELS LOCK TIGHT TO FACE WITH FOREARM REMOVED. BORES ARE EXCELLENT NO RUST OR PITTING AND NO DINGS. CHAMBER LENGTH 2 5/8″. Price: $1,595

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December 10, 2017 by Gregg

PURDEY – BEST EXTRA FINISH SXS , 410 Bore, SIDELOCK, DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN: STEPHEN KELLY ENGRAVED 28″ MOD AND FULL 3″ CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP CHECKERED BUTT NEW UNFIRED IN MAKERS CASE 5LBS 7 OZ X 2 1/8″ X 1 1/2″ X 15″. Price: $119,000

John Dickson & Son — Round Action Hammerless Ejector Toplever Cased Pair — 12ga, 2 3/4″ Chambers: 29″ SxS fluid steel chopper-lump barrels with smooth concave ribs and nickel-silver front beads, both choked improved cylinder & modified. The number 1 gun, 15″ pull from front trigger to checkered wood butt extension; the number 2 gun, 14″ pull from front trigger to checkered wood butt. Both guns with 1 5/8″ – 2 3/8″ drop and a trace of cast-off. Black streaked figured English walnut stocks with Anson-pushbutton-release splinter forends, straight English grips, classic point-pattern checkering and vacant initial ovals. Fine scroll engraved actions with rib-extension third fasteners, automatic ejectors and automatic top tang safeties with SAFE inlaid in gold. Weights: Gun 1: 6lbs, 10oz; Gun 2: 6lbs, 8oz. London proofed in 2004. Also with original pairs of 29″ damascus dovetail-lump barrels with 2 1/2″ chambers and London nitro proofed for 1 1/8oz. All components numbered 1 & 2. Gun No.1 built in 1899 and the second added nine months later to make the pair, both for A. L. Jessop—whose name still appears on the case lid. Tight, and with excellent bores. All ejectors function properly and in time. In original oak & leather double trunk case, with recently re-fit interior, and including turnscrews, cleaning rod and tips, snap caps, oil bottle and original leather maker’s trade label. Price: $39,750

MERKEL – MODEL 324 PRE WAR O/U 2 BARREL SET , 6.5X57R / 6.5 X57R & 22 HORNET/22 HORNET: MADE 1938 MADE FOR HEIRICH SHERPING HANOVER BOTH SETS OF BARRELS ARE 26″ WITH 1/4 RIBS AND PERIOD ZEISS SCOPES WITH CLAW MOUNTS FOR EACH SET OF BARRELS DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS 3 PIECE FOREARM PISTOL GRIP CHECKERED BUTT PERIOD FITTED LEATHER CASE 9LBS 15 OZ X 15″ LOP EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION. Price: $39,500

WEBLEY & SCOTT Model 100 16GA Side-by-Side Boxlock Shotgun: A classic British game gun in seldom encounterd 16ga. Light and well balanced comes to the shoulder quick. Barrels ring, locks up tight, no dents, no cracks and bright bores. Long forcing cones. Very nice leather pad. This one has nicer wood and more detailed engraving than the average 700. Price: $2975

Chambers: 2 1/2in w/long forcing cones
Ejectors: YES
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: VERY GOOD
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Bore Condition: EXCELENT
Barrels: 28 IN
Gauge: 16GA
Stock Comb: 1 3/8 IN
Stock Heel: 2 5/16IN
Butt Pad: VERY NICE LEATHER PAD
LOP: 14 1/12IN
Weight: 6LBS
Manufacture Date: 1960
Choke Left: SKEET 2
Choke Right: SKEET
Proof:Nitro: YES

BERETTA 626E SxS BOXLOCK IN 12 GAUGE – WITH EJECTORS: Barrels are 28″ with Mod and Full chokes. Mirror bores as original measuring .725. Gun is tight on face. Manual safety. “AS” Proof date. Weight of gun is 6 LBS 11 1/2 OZ. Shipping is $40. Stock dimensions: LOP – 14 1/4″, Drop at Comb – 1 3/8″, Drop at Heel – 2 1/4″. Price: $1,250

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August 6, 2017 by Gregg

Joseph Lang & Son Boxlock Side-by-Side Double Rifle, .470 NE: Includes leather case. Price: $29,999.99

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: Checkered walnut.
Stock Dimensions:
LOP 14½
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.

Piotti King #1 12 Gauge Sidelock Side by Side: 99% CASE COLOR, CASED, EXHIBITION WOOD. Year 1991, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 13oz, SxS. Piotti shotguns are considered Italian “BEST” guns and are equal to any double guns made in the world. Some say they even surpass a Purdey! A full sidelock Holland style action, engraved by Italy’s best, stocked to the fences, chopper lump barrels, all combine to make a fine game or clays gun. This Piotti, sn9032 made in 1991, has exhibition custom ordered factory upgraded wood, gold shield in forend, blank gold shield in belly of stock, 27″ barrels, 6lbs. 13oz., balanced on the hinge pin for dynamic handling, and the original factory case. This is a gun that would cost $46,830 if ordered new today at 2017 prices from William Larkin Moore. This is a grand investment, and will continue to grow in value as the price of new guns like it increase. Buying a fine Piotti at less than half price is the way to go! Price: $18,900

John Dickson & Son wonderful round action SxS shogun with original nitro proofed Damascus barrels: This is a very nice Dickson with original nitro proofed high quality Damascus barrels. Price: $14,900
Serial Number: 4386
Ejectors: Yes
Barrels: 29
Barrel Type: Damascus
Action: Trigger plate
Gauge: 12 gauge
Stock Comb: 1 7/16
Stock Heel: 2 3/16
Stock Cast: 3/8
LOP: 16″ (14″ original)
Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz.
Choke Left: .013 IC
Choke Right: .008 Skeet II
Proof:Nitro: 2 1/2
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .023

Parker DHE 20 Gauge 30” Barrels Pistol Grip Stock Splinter Forearm All Original: 20 gauge, 30″ barrels, 2 3/4″ chambers. Chokes measure .018 right and .021 left. Full length matte rib with a silver front bead. The rib is marked PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDAN CT USA TITANIC STEEL. Bores are bright and shiny. Double triggers, ejectors, automatic safety. Pistol grip stock is has a 14” length of pull to the front trigger over what is probably the factory recoil pad. Splinter forearm. Condition: Barrels retain 95% original bluing with numerous light handling marks and light scratches. The #0 frame retains 20% original color and the floorplate retains 30% original color. Forend iron retains little original finish. Trigger guard retains 10% original bluing. The stock retains most of its original finish with a few light handling marks. The forend had varnish added with a few light handling marks. Drop at comb: 1 5/8”. Drop at heel: 2 3/4”. Weight: 6.3 lbs. Mechanics are good. Price: $13,995

Ithaca 4E NID 12 Gauge SxS Trap Gun with 32″ F/M ejector vent rib barrels with 2 3/4″ chambers: Small white mid bead and large white front bead. Bores are excellent measuring .736 on the right and .741 on the left. Original barrel blue remains at 98%. Choked .033 right and .019 left. Reciever with typical 4E engraving retaining 90% vivid case colors. Cocking indicators. Rear position single selecive trigger. Pistol grip buttstock and beavertail forend with ebony inlay at tip. Deeley forend release. Vacant stock oval. 14″ LOP to new replacement Ithaca Sunburst pad. DAC-1 1/2″ DAH-1 7/8″ Weighs 8lb 15 oz

This 1926 production NID has every available factory option and remains in excellent condition. Lockup is tight. Lever remains right of center. Ejectors strong and well timed. Ribs solid. Buttstock and forend solid. An outstanding vintage trap or clays gun. Chokes reversed in the fashion that John Olin ordered his Model 21’s. Price: $4195

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April 17, 2017 by Gregg

John Dickson & Son Pre-Owned ‘Round Action’ Side-by-Side Shotgun: A pre-owned 12 bore John Dickson & Son ‘Round Action’ Ejector Shotgun with 28 inch barrels at our New York Showroom. John Dickson & Son best quality round action ejector with double trigger and automatic safety. Price: $29,900
Barrel Length: 28 Inches – New 1989
Chamber: 2 1/2 Inch
Rib: Game
Chokes: Bottom: 1/4 Top: 3/4
Length: 14 3/8 Inches
Bend: 1 5/8 – 2 5/16
Weight: 6lb 5oz
Case: Single Leather Motor
Date of Manufacture: 1899

Westley Richards, SxS hand detachable sidelock assisted opening 12 Ga: #19133, Westley Richards , hand detachable sidelock assisted opening 12 Ga. Made in 1965 , in maker leather case with snap caps and cleaning rod. 28” dovetail lump barrels, 2 ¾” chambers in like new condition , bores measure .730” With mirror finish, chokes are .009” and .017” ( Imp Cyl and Mod) . Narrow swamped rib with like new soldering . Holland type, spring loaded opener . Original blacking in 95+% condition.
Bar action , hand detachable sidelocks, single selective single trigger with selector on the right lock .
I have checked and serviced the gun for the last 5 years, and the single trigger has been absolutely trouble free. 95% coverage of acanthus leaves with a 95%+ original condition charcoal case color hardening. Automatic safety. Splinter forend with Anson release and Southgate ejectors. Nice game gun with weight at 6 lbs. 8 oz. and a balance point at the hinge. Stock measures 14 5/8” LOP over a .600” leather covered pad , drop is 1 3/8” and 2 1/16” with a ¼” cast off. The wood is in 95% original condition with some light marking in the finish and checkering. Obviously this gun has been well taken care of and maintained for the last 52 years . A chance to own a 95% condition bespoke game gun for a third of the new replacement. Price: $24,900

Parker VHE 20 ga SxS Skeet gun in 95 % Original Factory Condition

Parker VHE 20 ga Skeet gun in 95 % Original Factory Condition: 26” Barrels bored Skeet 1 and Skeet 2, Single Selective Trigger, Beavertail Forend, and Auto Ejectors. This is a late Remington gun (SN 2423XX) in almost new condition throughout. Case colors are about 95% showing slight ware just below the hinge pin on the bottom of the action bar. Standard dimensions for a skeet gun but would also work well for sporting clays or quail: LOP = 14 ¼ in. over the factory original Noshock pad, DC = 1 ½ and DH = 2 ¼ inches. A truly lovely little gun priced to sell. Price: $12,500

PARKER BROS. VHE 12 GA. No.1 FRAME: 28” BARRELS M/FULL, DT, PG, 14 1/4” X 1 ½” X 2 7/16′, CASE COLORS 90% plus – WT. 6 LBS. 14 OZS., VERY CLEAN HIGH CONDITION ORIGINAL GUN. Price: $4,250

Parker VHE 12 gauge SxS, No. 1 frame, 6lbs, 14oz

BROWNING SUPERPOSED 20 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN: 26 12/” BARRELS WITH MINT BORES, 3″ CHAMBERS, BORES: OVER .610 CHOKE .009, UNDER .610 CHOKE .009, MEASURES IMPROVED CYLINDER BOTH BARRELS, CHOKES MARKED SKEET, LEVER WELL RIGHT OF CENTER, USED BUT NOT ABUSED, PERFECT FOR THE FIELD SUPERPOSED, ROUND KNOB LONG TANG, MADE IN BELGIUM CIRCA 1959′ , DIMENSIONS WITH FACTORY BUTTPLATE 14 1/4″-1 1/2″-2 1/4″ Price: $1,950