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December 3, 2023 by Gregg

Awesome ultra light Churchill Regal Boxlock 28ga w/Case – Ultralight as a 4-3/4lb – A True wand: Beautiful Churchill “REGAL” Quality 28ga gun. Made with 25″ barrels that have concave top rib with small brass front bead. Splinter forend is checkered in point pattern with scroll engraved Anson type push button release and escutcheon. Case hardened scalloped boxlock receiver is beautifully engraved with bursts of roses and scroll with makers name in banner on sides, Fire Blued trigger plate is also scroll engraved and has “THE REGAL MODEL” on top. Gun made with double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Beautiful fiddleback figured buttstock is checkered in point pattern with carved tear drops behind receiver and terminates with its original lined buttplate. Housed in a beautiful leather trunk case with canvas cover. Case with accessories as seen in the photos. Gun remains in near mint original condition with only minor handling marks noted. Virtually all original finishes remain. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. Gun is tight. Case is excellent. Price: $13,950

Armas Garbi, Model 100, SxS, 28 Gauge shotgun: Beautiful and slender Armas Garbi Model 100 28 gauge with 26″ barrels, 2 3/4″ chambers, choked M/IC. Stock dimensions are: LOP 14 3/8, DAC 1 1/2, DAH 2 1/4 and the gun weighs only 5 pounds 13 oz. Chokes: Improved Cylinder Right Choke Left: Modified Hand detachable side lock, strong well timed ejectors and really beautiful wood with splinter fore end and checkered butt. Strong bluing on barrels and strong case coloring on receiver with extensive, beautiful engraving. Perfect mechanical condition, bright and shiny bores and only minor handling marks. This is a light weight, fast handling bird gun that you can carry all day. Price: $5,750*

Joseph Lang high quality and super high original condition 12g boxlock with original 2 3/4″ nitro proofs: Boxlocks – Check out the condition of this fine London gun! The original case color, blue, and wood finish are in the 95% or better range. Almost like new. Excellent dimensions. I am excited about this gun. We seldom get them in this nice original condition and with great stock dimensions for many. Manufacturer: Joseph Lang high quality and super high original condition boxlock with original 2 3/4″ nitro proofs Serial Number: 20666 Ejectors: Yes Barrels: 28″ Barrel Type: Steel Action: boxlock ejector Gauge: 12 gauge Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ Stock Heel: 2 1/16″ Stock Cast: 1/4″ LOP: 15″ with checkered butt Weight: 6 lbs. 7.5 oz. Choke Left: .040 full Choke Right: .012 IC Proof:Nitro: 2 3/4 Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .027 Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .028 Price: $3,900*

AyA Boxlock Side-by-Side No. 4 Ejectors 26" Sk/Cyl Orig. Box — AyA Boxlock 20 gauge Side-by-Side No. 4 Ejectors 26″ Sk/Cyl Orig. Box

AyA Boxlock 20 gauge Side-by-Side No. 4 Ejectors 26″ Sk/Cyl Orig. Box: Ideal gun for upland birds. Ejector gun with 26″ Barrels choked Skeet & Cylinder. Gorgeous wood. Gun has been fired very little and is in excellent condition overall. No signs of rust or pitting and both bores shine like mirrors. Case coloring in outstanding condition with no visible wear at all. Action is very tight and barrels ring. The original box is included. There is a very small area on left barrel where bluing has been rubbed and couple of very small dings on stock that are hard to see unless your looking for them that tried to show in pics. You’d probably have to buy a new gun to find one in better condition. Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: AyA Model: No. 4 Barrel Length: 26 Chambers: 2.75 Ejectors: Yes Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Triggers: Double Butt Pad: Wood LOP: 15″ (to front trigger) Rib: Concave Manufacture Date: 1995 Chokes: Fixed Choke Left: Skeet Choke Right: Cyl. Extras: Original Box. Price: $3,500*

Beretta Model S 685 E Over Under 20 Gauge Exc Cond Double Triggers: This is a seldom seen and excellent condition Beretta 685 20 Gauge. It is a 1986 European model with 28in barrels choked Full and Modified and weighs 6lbs 1oz. The LOP is 14.75in to the front trigger with European sling swivels and barrels and stock. It locks tight as new and I’m sure not many shells fired. I find no marks on the metal and only a couple of the wood. It will make a classic field gun or be a fine addition to your collection. I am selling this one on consignment and as such lay-a-way can’t be used. It does of course have the standard 3-day inspection. Shipping and insurance is $59. Price: $1,699*

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August 6, 2023 by Gregg

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

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

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

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

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

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April 17, 2022 by Gregg

Stunning Cased Luciano Bosis 20ga Michaelangelo – Lutteroti made vacuum arc barrels & Gold trim and case hardened gun that is visually stunning: Made in 2003, this fantastic little 20ga Luciano Bosis is striking and visually appealing as well as being one of the best guns ever made. This gun, made with 26-3/4″ barrels, made by Lutteroti. The checkered forend with gold accent lined opener. Case hardened and gold lined action with makers name on sides in gold. Beautiful Circassian Walnut buttstock with drop points behind locks is checkered in point pattern through the wrist and terminates with a stunning skip line checkered butt. Housed in a dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in dark green cloth and has large Bosis paper label in lid. Case contains 3-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop and brush, pair of Bosis marked snap caps, round oil bottle, and a small plastic box containing spare mainsprings, spare firing pins, and assembly tool. Overall, the gun remains near mint all original condition. It appears test fired but retains virtually all original finish to both wood and metal surfaces. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case is excellent with only minor rubs. Accessories are all near mint. Price: $44,950

Ogden Smiths & Hussey Sidelock Ejector Best-quality 20 Bore Side by Side: An excellent condition early 1920’s Best London maker located at 62 St. James Street. Retains much of its original case color. The dimensions are, drop of 1 1/2 X 2 1/8 with a 14 1/2 inch length of pull to a checkered ebony plate 7/8 inches. Chopper lump barrels, 28 inches with 2 3/4 chambers, 1 oz. proof, choked .005 and .015. bores at .620 and 619, walls at .028 and .025. Weight at 5 lbs. 7 oz. would make a great walk up. upland bird, or quail gun. Price: $17,250

GARBI 103 A SIDELOCK 16 GA / SxS 29″ BBLS: Maker: GARBI, Model: 103 A, Gauge/Caliber: 16 GA, Barrel Length: 29″, Chambers: 2 3/4″, Rib Design:FLAT FILED, Weight:6 lbs 5 oz. Bore/Chokes: Right/Bottom:.665 / .010 / LM, Left/Top:.665 / .021 / IM. Stock Dimensions: Drop At Comb: 1 1/2″, Drop At Face: 1 3/4″ 4 1/2″, Drop At Heel: 2″, Cast At Face: 1/4″ OFF 4 1/2″, Cast At Heel: 3/8″ OFF, Length Of Pull: 14 7/8″, Pitch: 2″ / 4°. Special Features: CASE HARDENED HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK PURDEY STYLE ENGLISH ROSE & SCROLL ENGRAVING DOUBLE TRIGGERS EJECTORS EXHIBITION QUALITY STRAIGHT STOCK 9″ EXT SPLINTER FOREARM CANVAS & LEATHER FITTED HARD CASE MADE IN SPAIN CONDITION: EXCELLENT Circa:2004 / SERIAL # 27.03.022.04. Price: $14,995

BEAUTIFUL CASED PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL RIFLE BY JOSEPH BOURNE: Marked “London” on top of the barrel. Gun is in good condition with most original stock varnish. Checkered forearm and wrist shows very little use. Checkered style butt plate with most original bright blue. Patchbox on the side with an engraved deer that has turned a nickel color. Lock plates are marked “Bourne”. Nicely engraved with about 75% case color remaining. The trigger guard is engraved with most original blue thinning some. The 30 inch barrels original brown finish has turned to plum/brown and show a good Damascus pattern. Rifle bores are about 40 caliber and the shotgun barrel is about 14 gauge. Excellent bores. Complete with original ram rod. An interesting sight combination fixed to the top of the barrel. Also a retractable standing sight that slides the full length of the barrel. Barrel is marked in increments. Truly unique. The wooden case has compartments with various accoutrements. Also has a hand drawn map included. Beautiful outfit! Price: $8,500

J BLANCH AND SONS LONDON 12GA BLE EXCELLENT SCREW GRIP: A Dandy between the wars London made game gun. Nice sound wood. Strong well timed ejectors. Great barrels. Screw grip action. Lovely engraving. Locks up tight. In London proof. With leather case and cleaning tools. Unengraved stock oval. No issues. Price: $3,375

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ARMAS GARBI 20GA: ARMOS GARBI MATCHED PAIR “BEST” 20 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS WITH 28″ IC/M CHOPPER LUMP BARRELS, H&H STYLE REMOVABLE LOCKS, 100% FINE SCROLL ENGRAVED, ARTICULATED FRONT TRIGGER, STRAIGHT HAND STOCK TO CHECKERED BUTT AT 15″ LOP. UPGRADED WOOD WITH GOLD OVAL, AS NEW. Price: $11,000

PARKER VHE 20 GA USED GUN: Parker Bros VHE chambered in 20 GA with 28 inch barrels and bright & shiny bores. This firearm was manufactured in 1910. This firearm is in excellent condition and is covered by Dury’s Lifetime Warranty. Price: $4999.99

Armas Garbi Model – 71 20 Gauge Sidelock Shotgun: Birth – 12/23/1981 Gauge – 20 Barrel length – 26″ Barrel config – SXS Condition – Very good Engraving – Very good Wood – Very good Case – Has AYA leather case. Price: $3,995

A&F Zoli-Rizzini Field 28 Gauge Boxlock Shotgun Double Triggers: Model: Field, Serial Number: 1950, Barrel Length: 26″, Gauge: 28 Ga Stock Dimensions: 1 1/2″C x 2 1/4″H LOP: 14″ Weight: 5 lbs 4 oz Chokes: M – IM. Price: $3500

AUGUST FRANCOTTE MODEL 20 SIDEPLATE BOXLOCK 12GA S/S SHOTGUN: SCROLL ENGRAVED WITH 20% ORIGINAL CASE COLORS, 26″ BBLS, 2 5/8, RAISED GAME RIB, EJECTORS, DBL TRIGGERS, BEAUTIFUL HIGHLY FIGURED WALNUT, POW GRIP, SPLINTER FOREND, LOP 14 5/8, 1 5/8, 2 5/8, 6LBS 8OZ, TIGHT ACTION, EXCELLENT BORES, BLUE & WOOD 97% ORIGINAL. Model: MODEL 20 SIDEPLATE BOXLOCK Barrel Length: 26″ BBLS Chambers: 2 5/8″ Ejectors: YES Condition: TIGHT ACTION Metal Condition: 97% ORIGINAL BLUE Wood Condition: 97% ORIGINAL WOOD Bore Condition: EXCELLENT BORES Action: S/S Triggers: DBL TRIGGERS Stock: BEAUTIFUL HIGHLY FIGURED WALNUT, POW GRIP, SPLINTER FOREND LOP: LOP 14 5/8″, 1 5/8″, 2 5/8″ Rib: RAISED GAME RIB Weight: 6LBS 8OZ Chokes: IC/FULL Engraving: 20% CASE COLORED ACTION WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING Item Location: SAFARI OUTFITTERS LTD. 2517 ROUTE 44 SALT POINT, NY 12578 Price: $2,495

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November 21, 2021 by Gregg

Exceptionally rare and near mint Lightweight Parker CHE 12ga game gun with ventilated rib – Straight stocked w/ double triggers – a true rarity: Very rare gun made in 1927 on a #1 Frame, this Parker CHE Grade with 28″ Acme Steel barrels that have factory original Ventilated rib. Made with splinter forend, nickel plated double triggers, straight grip buttstock with very fine French Walnut, which terminates with an older Silvers type pad. The gun matches the serialization book exactly as found and is engraved in typical CHE Grade pattern with large flying goose on the trigger plate.

Known as an option “21” in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization book, this is an exceptionally rare gun. The barrels retain more than 98% original blue. The frame retains virtually all of its bold original case color. The trigger guard retains more than 95% of its original blue. Stocks are excellent to near mint with nearly all of their original hand rubbed finish remaining with only minor handling marks. Bores are brilliant and shiny and the mechanics are crisp. The breechface shows almost no use and this is very much a near mint gun. Metal and wood finishes are guaranteed original. Price: $21,500

CASED PAIR OF MERKEL O/U DOUBLE RIFLES IN CALIBER 8X60MM:
The guns are fitted in an English oak and leather style case with brass corners. Interior is green felt that shows some wear but in generally good condition. No accessories other than a couple of leather straps. The guns complement each other very well. Both have about 95% barrel blue and about 75-80% clean case colors. Receivers are nicely engraved with one being a bit more elaborate than the other. One has a 13-1/2 inch LOP and the other has 14-1/2 inch LOP. Both have a 2-piece forearm. One is in the 15k serial range and the other is in the 19k serial range. Both have cheek pieces, sling swivels, fine bores and excellent mechanics. A nice little outfit. Perhaps a husband and wife shooting ensemble. Price: $13,500. for pair.

SxS Garbi 103A Special 12 Gauge: Top quality Spanish made sidelock double field gun with 30″” barrels choked Mod/Imp Cyl. Finely engraved with rose & scroll on case colored locks. Has double triggers with articulated front trigger, and auto ejectors. The stock is of beautiful figured walnut, with a Prince of Wales grip. LOP is 15″” over recoil pad. The gun is in perfect condition, hardly used, and comes in a Garbi marked canvas and leather case. A fine game gun, ready for the field. Price: $8,950

CSMC RBL 20 Gauge Side-by-Side Double Barrel Shotgun: Outstanding CSMC RBL 20 Guage. English stock, Double Trigger, exhibition American Walnut feather crotch wood. Case and original accessories included. You will not find one nicer. Barrel Length: 28″ Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Triggers: Double. Price: $4,200

Sauer Royal 16GA SxS Shotgun: Ejectors, made in 1951, 28M&F, Lop 14 3/8 to the original Sauer butt plate, 2 3/4 chambers, weight 6lb 7oz, stocked with 0 cast. As you can see, the trigger was slightly bent for left hand shooter. This gun is in excellent original new condition. Price: $2,850

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September 21, 2021 by Gregg

Rare high original condition Parker DHE 20ga with original 32″ barrels – Great modern dimensions and loaded with condition: Beautiful and rare Parker DHE 20ga made with original 32″ Titanic Steel barrels on a “0” Frame. Made in 1926, this gun made with splinter forend, double triggers, auto ejectors, capped pistol grip buttstock which terminates with what appears to be its original hardening Jostam ventilated pad. Engraved in typical of the period DHE grade pattern with four pheasants on trigger plate. These long barreled Parkers are highly desired by today’s discerning buyers. This gun remains in excellent all original condition with more than 97% original barrel blue, around 1/2 of the original color remains, particularly nice on the sides and top. Stocks are excellent and sound with more than 95% original finish remaining. The bores are brilliant and shiny and the mechanics are crisp. This gun matches the PGCA research letter and the Serialization book to the “T”. Price: $17,950

Garbi 28 gauge side by side sidelock ejector shotgun with 28 inch barrels

: Calibre: 28 gauge Action: Sidelock ejector with hand detachable locks & front articulated trigger Triggers: Double with front articulated Safety: Automatic Barrel Length: 28 inch Chamber: 2 3/4 inch Rib: Game Concaved Chokes: Right : 1/4 Left : 1/4 Type: Deluxe Grade Walnut Length: 14 1/2 inches Grip: Classic Straight Hand Butt End Finish: Chequred Forend: Spinter Style Forend Description: Fine Rose & Scroll Finish: Case colour finish Weight: 6 lbs – 4oz
Case: Uncased Date of Manufacture: 2003 Price: $9,950

W.J. Jeffery & Co. London sidelock with wonderful and realistic engraved dog scenes: Hammerless Sidelocks – Check out the engraving on this gun. Built between 1904 and 1906 it is highly unusual to have realistic dog scenes engraved from this period. Beyond the wonderful engraving this gun features very nice marbled English walnut and an extra Purdey hidden third bite. The barrels have some light pitting on the outside of the left barrel that could be removed with a restrike and black. Probably the result of being put away in a damp case. The gun is tight on face and field ready. Manufacturer: W.J. Jeffery & Co. London sidelock with wonderful and realistic engraved dog scenes. Serial Number: 14766 Ejectors: Yes Barrels: 28″ Barrel Type: Steel Action: Sidelock ejector Gauge: 12 gauge Stock Comb: 1 9/16″ Stock Heel: 2 1/8″ Stock Cast: 1/8″ LOP: 15″ with leather pad Weight: 6lbs. 9.5oz Choke Left: .028 full Choke Right: .004 Skeet Proof:Nitro: 2 1/2″ Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .022″ Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .026″. Price: $4,900

C. S. Rosson 12g with 2″ chambers ~ Light and Handy: Boxlocks – What a great little 2″ double. Great dimensions for many and is very light and handy. Two inch guns like this one in good condition are very hard to find! Serial Number: 4670 Ejectors: Yes Barrels: 26 3/8″ Barrel Type: Steel Action: Box lock ejector Gauge: 12 gauge Stock Comb: 1 9/16″ Stock Heel: 2 5/16″ Stock Cast: 0 LOP: 14 5/8″ with ru Weight: 5lbs 11oz Choke Left: .023 full Choke Right: .019 tight Mod Proof: Nitro: 2″ only Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .026″ Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .025″ Price: $3,600

F.lli Rizzini & Zoli – 12ga. 26″ Barrels Choked M/F: Imported by Abercrombie and Fitch, double triggers, extractor gun, Prince of Wales grip, 90% bluing and case coloring, light handling marks on wood from normal use, scalloped receiver, gold oval, factory butt plate, extremely high quality gun manufactured by one of Italy’s finest gun makers. 6 lbs. 4 oz. 14 ½” x 1 ½” x 2 ¼”. Price: $1,999

Online auction alert: 16g Armas Garbi 101 sidelock shotgun…

February 1, 2021 by Gregg

Armas Garbi William Larkin Moore 101 Sidelock 28" 16 GA SXS Shotgun, 1998: — Armas Garbi William Larkin Moore 101 Sidelock 28″ 16 GA SXS Shotgun, 1998:

Here’s your chance to get a deal on a nice looking Garbi shotgun. It’s on Gunbroker.com now and the online auction ends Sunday, 2/7/2021, @ 7:59 PM.

The 101 was Garbi’s entry level shotgun, and it’s a true sidelock with ejectors and chopperlump barrels. Even though the stock is a bit short (13 1/2″ LOP) and the seller says there are a few cracks in the wood, these issues are fixable with a pad and a little repair work.

Armas Garbi William Larkin Moore 101 Sidelock 28″ 16 GA SXS Shotgun, 1998: Serial Number: 27_03_059_98, Year of Manufacture: 1998 (Q2 Date Code), Gauge: 16, 2 ¾” Shells, Action Type: Side by Side, Side-Lock, Double Non-Selective Trigger Shotgun with Ejectors. Markings: The top of the right barrel is marked “ARMAS GARBI SPAIN.”, the top of the left barrel is marked “WILLIAM LARKIN MOORE & CO. WESTLAKE VILLAGE. CA. Ml 101”. The underside of the left barrel is marked with three stars and “17”, the underside of the right barrel is marked with four stars and “17”. Each barrel flat is marked “16-70” in oval,with three proofs on either side of the barrels and “900 bares”. The left barrel flat is also marked “G.A. 27_03_059_98”, the left with “Q*2 1230 gmos”. The inside of the forend is marked “059”. The water table is marked “16-70” in oval on each lug. The left lug is marked with Garbi’s logo and “G.A. 27_03_059_98″, the right with three proof marks. The receiver, sideplates, lever, guard and forend iron have foliate scroll and border engraving. Barrel Length: 28”. Choke: Left: Improved Cylinder, Right: Cylinder, both fixed. Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a steel bead, screwed into the barrel set’s solid rib. Weight: 6 lb., 3.2 oz. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select walnut with splinter forend, straight wrist, straight comb and checkered bare butt. The stocks have a few scattered light marks with a more notable scratch on the comb at the heel. There are a couple of tiny cracks at the rear of the top tang and a very thin grain-line crack at a knot on the bottom-right of the forend at the rear. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures 13 1/2″ and 12 5/8″ from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the butt. The butt has light wear at the heel with sharp checkering. The drop at comb is approximately 1 1/2″, drop at heel 2 1/8”. The cast is about neutral. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good-Fine condition. Type of Finish: Blued & Coin. Finish Originality: Original. Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion.. Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The coin finish has infrequent minor surface oxidation. The action has minor operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Fine condition.. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The shotgun has double non-selective triggers and selective ejectors. The action closes tightly with no movement. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

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May 10, 2020May 9, 2020 by Gregg

Flli Piotti – Monaco, OU, 16 gauge: CONTESSA ENGRAVED 28″ SOLID RIB TEAGUE CHOKES 2 3/4 SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTORS FIELD FOREARM PISTOL GRIP CHECKERED BUTT AS NEW IN MAKERS OAK & LEATHER CASE 6LBS 12 OZ X 2 1/4″ X 1 1/2″ X 14 5/16″ Price: $59,500

Garbi 28 gauge Model 100 Sidelock in near new condition: This appears to be a very well made look-alike of a Holland & Holland Royal. For a 28 gauge sidelock that takes 2 3/4″ shells. I do admit that this is a super value, especially as in this case where the gun is in near new condition. Deluxe features include chopper lump barrels, bushed firing pins, Hollands style hand detachable locks, and hinged front trigger. Serial Number: 15439. Ejectors: Yes. Barrels: 26″. Barrel Type: Steel. Action: Boxlock ejector. Gauge: 28 gauge. Stock Comb: 1 1/2″. Stock Heel: 2 1/4″. Stock Cast: 1/8″. LOP: 14 3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9.5 oz. Choke Left: .012″. Choke Right: .003″ Near Cyl. Proof: Nitro: 2 3/4″. Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .036″. Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .035″. Price: $5,400

Parker VHE 20ga 0 frame factory 28 inch barrels Ejectors Double Trigger Original Case Perfect bores 1930: We are proud to bring you this listing for this mostly original condition Parker Brothers VHE 20 gauge shotgun on an “0” frame. Serial Number: 233660. This was originally manufactured in 1930. The shotgun features a set of factory 28 inch Vulcan Steel barrels with perfectly bright and shinny bores. The finish on the barrels display some thinning and older rust spots that have been removed but not cold blued. It displays factory automatic ejectors and 2.75 inch chambers. It is equipped with double triggers. The receiver still displays the factory case color with 85% coverage. The stock has been cut one time in its life and a 2 inch piece of wood has been professionally fitted where it was cut. The length of pull is 14.25 inches with a drop at the comb of 1.5 to 2 ¾ inches at the heel. Neutral cast. Total weight 6.08lbs total weight. Price: $5000

BERETTA – – BL-3 — OU- – 28ga – 28″ M / F – RARE – – MINT As New:1970 – Beretta BL-3 28ga, 28″, 2-3/4″, M / F (.007 / .024), LOP 14-1/4″, Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-1/2″, Very Slight Cast Off, Weight 6 lbs. 3 oz. Like New – Looks Unfired – Metal 99++%, Wood 99% with a couple of very tiny marks. Price: $2075

L. Douard ~ Field ~ 12 Ga. ~ Boxlock ~ Side by Side: This is a very nice Belgian L. Douard double barrel boxlock shotgun in 12 Ga. Very good condition with bright shiny bores. Retains most of the original but thinning barrel blue and about half of the original case colors. The wood is very good to near excellent with minor dings and scratches. Chambers: 2-3/4″ with ejectors. Metal Condition: Very good. Wood Condition: Very good. Bore Condition: Bright and shiny. Barrels: 27″ blued with raised rib. Triggers: Factory double triggers. Stock: Checkered walnut with English style straight grip. Stock Dimensions: 14-1/2″ length of pull. Fore End: Matching checkered walnut splinter fore end. Butt Pad: Serrated wood butt plate. Weight: 6 lb 5 oz. Sights: Brass bead front sight on the raised rib. Chokes: Fixed improved modified x improved modified. Price: $799.97

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November 11, 2018 by Gregg

JAMES PURDEY & SONS BEST PRE-WAR SIDE-BY-SIDE PIGEON GUN 12 GAUGE: #24XXX, 30″ SELF OPENING 041 AND 041 2 3/4″, DOUBLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS, SPLINTER FOREARM, ENGLISH GRIP, MAKER’S CASE, MINT ORIGINAL CONDITION, 7LBS 6 OZ, 2″ DAH, 1 9/16″ DAC, 14 3/4″ LOP. Price: $47,500

Armi. F.lli Piotti Monte Carlo 20 Gauge Sidelock SxS (Extra Finish): 26″ Bbls. Chokes: CYL – CYL L.O.P. : 14 3/4″ Drop: 1 1/2″C x 2 1/8″H Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz Ser. #: 8528 Stock #: 7845. Price: $24,900

Parker Reproductions – DHE 28ga, SxS, Double Triggers, 26” IC/Mod: Beautifully figured pistol grip stock with skeleton butt, double triggers, splinter forend, automatic ejectors, gold oval, 99% case color, 99% wood and finish, 99% bluing, perfect condition throughout, includes maker’s case, canvas cover, manual, warranty card and hang tag. 5lbs. 4oz. 14 3/8” X 1 1/2” X 2 3/8″. Price: $5,250.00

H. Mahillion 20g Sidelock SxS Shotgun: Barrels are 26 ¾ inches, excellent bright strong bores with a single bead at the muzzle and matted rib. The barrels are bored cylinder. This lovely looking, lightly used, plated box lock ejector gun has metal that is 95% finished. This is straight grip English style stock and a splinter fore-end both nicely checkered. The length to heel is 13 inches. The Length to toe is 13 ¼ inches and the length to pull is 13 inches. The gun weighs 5 lbs. 9 ounces. This gun is perfect for a person of smaller stature. It comes with some original paperwork from H. Mahillion describing the gun in French. Price: $4,495

Garbi Model 100 Sidelock Ejector Game 20GA: 26″ fixed choke barrels (IC/M) with a swamped game rib. Five-pin Holland style side-lock with scroll engraving. Double triggers, Straight-Hand English stock to a checkered butt, splinter forearm. Minor handling marks on stock and forearm, very minor bluing wear on barrels. Does not include a case. Price: $2,995

Auction Alert: Parkers, Ithacas, Garbis…

October 20, 2012October 20, 2012 by Gregg

Nadeau’s Auction Gallery in Windsor, CT, is having a firearms auction on Sunday, 10/21 @ 11am. There are a handful of nice doubles there, including a bunch of Garbis. A few of the side-by-sides that caught my eye are listed below. You can see all the guns in the auction here.

UPDATE: A friend reached out to me and said that caveat emptor is in full affect at this action. Anyone buying blind should be careful.

Lot 6: Ithaca, Quality 2 Miner model hammerless Damascus side by side shotgun: Ithaca, Quality 2 Miner model hammerless Damascus side by side shotgun, 16 ga., trigger guard action, engraved “Ithaca Gun Co.”, action sides, engraved bird scenes, and double triggers, barrel lg. 26″, sn 138313.

Lot 9: V. Chr. Schilling drilling 16g x 16g x 8.72mm: shotgun, nitro, with side lever, sn 31626.

Armas Garbi 28 gauge Model 100 side by side

Lot 49: Armas Garbi Model 100,, side by side, 28 ga: Armas Garbi Model 100 W. L. Moore shotgun, side by side, 28 ga. having rose and scroll engravings, double triggers, finely checkered splinter fore-end, straight walnut stock mod, and full chokes, barrel lg. 28″, excellent condition, sn 17653.

Lot 50: Armas Garbi, Model 100, side by side, 20 ga: Armas Garbi, model 100, William Larkin Moore shotgun, side by side, 20 ga. having rose and scroll engravings, double triggers, finely checkered splinter fore-end, straight walnut stock mod, and full choke, barrel lg. 28″, excellent condition, sn 17646

Lot 51: Armas Garbi, Model 103, side by side, 16 ga: Armas Garbi, model 103, William Larkin Moore shotgun, side by side, 16 ga. having hand engraved rose and scroll, double triggers, finely checkered splinter fore-end, and straight figured walnut stock, barrel lg. 28″, very good condition, sn 01696

Schilling Drilling

Fit for the friend of a King…

June 7, 2011 by Gregg

Say you were Juan Carlos I, King of Spain, and you wanted to give a friend a a set of four double barrel shotguns. What would you go with?

Garbi 103A 20 gauge shotgun, ordered by the King of Spain

When Juan Carlos ordered four side-by-side for the now broke, ex-billionaire Patricia Kluge, he went with Garbis 103As. Because Mrs. Kluge has fallen on hard times, you now have a chance to buy these guns for yourself. They’re being auctioned off by the Potomack Company on June 11th.

The Model 103A is a traditional game gun with Purdey style Rose & Scroll engraving that is completely done by hand. The action also has the traditional shaping improvements of a higher quality gun with beaded fences and sculpturing. The 103A also has an improved quality of wood and checkering.. New, these gun are about $18,000 a piece. Of course, I get they give Juan Carlos a deal.

BTW: what does the King shoot? According to this article, a trio of Kemens.