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October 1, 2023 by Gregg

Rare Lightweight 12 ga Purdey Game Gun with 25″ bbls: You are looking at a rare and an unusual Purdey gun. Unlike this gun, most if not all “funeral” or “black” Purdey guns were sent out with the expectation that they will return to London to be finished per buyer’s taste. This gun was ordered in blued steel and gold lettering with minimal engraving. Copy of the Purdey dimension book entry for the gun and the actioner’s work order from Peter Nelson can be found in the pictures. Orginally a 2 1/2″ gun, the chambers were lengthened to 2 3/4″ (3 1/4 tons) and the gun re-proofed in London in 1986. Built on the Beesly action, this high condition self-opener ejector game gun sports 25″ barrels and an automatic safety. The gun was manufactured in 1964 and comes in its original Purdey lightweight leather motor case. Finished by Alan Dudley, stocked by Anthony Rule, barrels by Jack Aldous, and actioned by Peter Nelson. Price: $27,000*

BOSS & Co. 12 BORE- EXHIBITION WOOD- 85% ORIG CASE COLORS on BOTH LOCKPLATES- BOSS SINGLE TRIGGER- BOSS FULL COVERAGE ENGRAVING by SUMNER- 30″ Bbls: #6324, Boss & Co., 13 Dover Street. Piccadilly. London. W.: A Boss 12 Bore Bar Action Sidelock Ejector Game Gun Made in 1914, 30″ Chopper Lump barrels at .731 & .008 & .012″ (Imp.Cyl. & Tight Imp.Cyl.) 2 3/4″ chambers, London 1 1/8 ounce proof, Wall thickness on the right at .026″ & the left at .025″, The famous John Robertson Boss patent single non-selective trigger, This trigger is patent #11278 of May 30, 1905 which is the final & best real improvement of his trigger, This piece has the very unusual bead carved around the front of the locks, Not seen on many Boss guns, Splinter forend with a frontal Anson release, Straight hand stock at 15 11/16 x 1 1/2 x 2 1/2″ over a checkered butt, Slight cast-off for the right hand, Rolled trigger guard edge for the right hand, It has a piece of wood that stands as an exhibition piece, Great game gun weight at 6 Lbs. 9 Oz., 98% coverage of very fine Boss rose & scroll engraving cut by Mr. Jack G. Sumner, The locks by E. Chilton & Son with both remaining in excellent condition, The barrel striking is perfect, 99% barrel blue, It retains 85% absolute original case colors on both lock plates and 15% on the frame bottom, The stock and forend are at 98%, The checkering is at 100%, The barrels inside & out are excellent plus & totally free of any pits, The barrels ring with a perfect chime, The barrels are smack on the face with excellent bite remaining. This is the #2 gun originally built as a pair. It comes to the hand with ease and points like a dream. This piece comes from the Golden Era of Best English guns with most of the Robertson family’s influence on this very piece. Price: $22,500*

Webley & Scott Model 720 20GA 26” English Made IN MAKERS CASE 6 Pounds! Up for sale is a very nice Webley & Scott Model 720, chambered in 20GA. This fine game gun comes housed in its original maker’s case with snap caps & rose wood cleaning rod. From the little research I have done, this was the 99th Webley to arrive in the US in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s. The leather covered pad (Purdy Style) was replaced by Griffin & Howe at a cost of 750 dollars. The Action retains 98% case colors. The barrels are tight on face. The bluing on the barrels is about 95%, they do have a scratch in the finish towards the muzzle on the right barrel. The pictures show it well. The LOP from the front trigger is 14 ¾. Slight Cast Off. DAC 1 3/8. DAH 2 3/8. 26’’ Barrels with Fixed chokes of IC & Mod. Solid Game rib with mead bead. Pristine Bores & Chamber. 3’’ Chamber. Auto Ejectors. This tips the scale 6 pounds. Overall, this Webley remains in excellent condition, this has very good dimensions and is a desirable English Made double. The pictures tell the story. Price: $6,250*

PARKER VH 12 GAUGE SxS SHOTGUN: SN# 229XXX 1 1/2 FRAME 28″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (.028 AND .038 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 1/2″ CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGERS EXTRACTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP DOGS HEAD BUTT PLATE EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION 7LBS 0 OZ 2 1/2″ DAH 1 5/8″ DAC 14″ LOP Price: $4,250*

ITHACA N.I.D. FIELD GRADE 28 GAUGE – RARE GUN: ITHACA NID FIELD GRADE 28 GAUGE, 26″ BARRELS. FULL AND FULL, 2 7/8″ CHAMBERS, EXCELLENT BRIGHT BLUE, MIRROR PERFECT BORES, SINGLE BRASS BEAD SIGHT, BARRELS RING NICELY. BOXLOCK FRAME WITH LINE ENGRAVING, STIPPLING ON TOP, CASE COLOR ONLY IN THE PROTECTED AREAS, NO COCKING INDICATORS. EXTRACTORS, AUTO SAFETY. PISTOL GRIP STOCK SPLINTER FOREARM WITH EBONY INSERT, EXCELLENT WOOD AND CHECKERING. ORIGINAL GRIP CAP, HALF INCH SILVERS SOLID PAD, 1 1/2″ X 2 5/8″ X 14 3/4″, 5 POUNDS 13 OUNCES. GREAT HANDLING LITTLE DOUBLE MADE IN 1939. ONLY 295 FIELD GRADE 28 GAUGE DOUBLES WERE PRODUCED. VERY SCARCE LITTLE GUN. Price: $3,750*

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5 resons the Remington-era Parkers may be the best Parkers of all …

September 29, 2023 by Gregg

Remington Parker VHE Grade Vulcan 16 GA Hammerless SxS Dbl Shotgun

Certain types of Parker shotguns are easy to find. Hammerless models from about 1900 — 1925, tired, worn out, messed with, and way beyond their prime.

But Parkers like the one you see here are different. Not only is this one in little used, all-original condition, it’s also one of the youngest Parkers you’ll find. It’s on Gunbroker.com now, and the no-reserve listing ends this Sunday, 10/1, @ 8:26 PM.

Made around 1941 or so, it’s was built after Remington acquired the company and one of the last 100-200 Parkers made.

Here are 5 reasons why many Parker fans think these later, Remington guns are some of the best Parkers ever built.

1. Parker built shotguns for 75 years. They learned a lot about how to improve their designs in that time. The gun you see here has all those improvements.

2. This gun was made with 2 3/4″ chambers, so its original forcing cones are intact (unlike older guns that have been opened up to 2 3/4″).

3. It features the same chrome-moly steel barrels that Remington used in its shotguns Many people prefer Remington chrome-moly steel to older style steel used in Meriden-era Parker shotguns.

4. Remington was known for using high-grade wood on field-grade guns. Take a look at the stock on this VHE to see what that means.

5. Unlike the really old Parkers, the late one like this have the kind of stock dimensions modern shooters can use.

Remington Parker VHE Grade Vulcan 16 GA Hammerless SxS Dbl Shotgun

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September 17, 2023 by Gregg

Truly exceptional Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality 12ga SXS Made in Prussia - Choice as can be sourced! — Truly exceptional Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality 12ga SXS Made in Prussia – Choice as can be sourced!

Truly exceptional Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality 12ga SXS – Choice as can be sourced!: Absolutely the single finest Charles Daly I’ve ever had – Made in 1925, this Charles Daly Regent Diamond quality gun with 28″ Excelsior Whitten Fluid steel barrels. Splinter forend is Very finely checkered and carved with heavily relief engraved Deeley latch release. The scalloped boxlock action is fully engraved and has fantastic shell carved fences. Multiple gold inlays of animals in great detail as seen in the photos. The buttstock has beautiful carved and checkered cheeks, horn appointed ball grip, gold oval in toe line, and original horn buttplate. The quality of the engraving and workmanship on this gun cannot be overstated!! The gun remains in superb all original condition with virtually all factory original finishes remaining. Case color is brilliant and original. Stocks are crisp with original finishes throughout. Barrels with beautiful original blue. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are perfect. These guns represent the absolute pinnacle of sporting shotgun artistry from the “between the wars” era. The fit and finish is superb! Price: $42,500*

Piotti King Royal 20ga, Sidelock, SxS, 30″ by W. Jeffery England, Made in Italy: Piotti King Royal, 20ga, 2.75″ chambers, 30″ Barrels, fixed chokes .011 and .018 (about IC and IM). Double trigger, articulated front trigger. LOP is 14 1/4″. Factory finish on both wood and metal, beautifully engraved. No rust, no cracks, perfect bores. I do think the gun has been shot very little. Has some light marks in the wood but still very nice. SN is 80xx, made in 1984. 1 3/8″ DAC, 1 5/8″ DAH, 1/4″ cast on, 5 pounds, 9 oz. Price: $24,999*

WESTLEY RICHARDS 12 BORE GOLD NAME BOXLOCK 2 BARREL SET SHOTGUN: 12 bore, 28″ barrels, one set with Briley choke tubes the other Imp & Mod ( .010″ & .016″). Briley tubes include .005″/.010″/.020″/.030″/.040″. Both barrels proved for 3 1/4″ tons 2 3/4″ chambers. Automatic ejectors, and double triggers. Casehardened receiver with the maker’s name in gold on both sides. Checkered splinter forend and straight grip buttstock measuring 14 1/4″ to a checkering butt. Comb: 1 3/4″ Heel: 2 3/4″. Weight: 6lbs 7oz & 6lbs 8oz for tubed barrel. In beautiful condition retaining nearly all of the original casehardened finish. The floorplate and lower tang showing some minor wear. The barrels have 98% plus blue and perfect bores. Excellent wood and checkering. In its leather luggage case. Price: $7,950*

PARKER VHE 12GA FACTORY SKEET GUN — 26″ SKEET IN / OUT — BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GUN WITH CONDITION: PARKER VHE –12ga — FACTORY OPTION 14 GUN — 26″ SKEET IN / OUT — FACTORY STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK THAT RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL CHECKERED BUTT — SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER — EJECTORS — DOUBLE BEADS — SOLID RIB — CASE COLORS AT 75% VIBRANT — BARREL BLUING 95 +% — VARNISH AT 98% WITH SOME VERY LIGHT HANDLING MARKS — GUN IS TIGHT AND ON FACE — A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF A FACTORY SKEET GUN THAT IS IN THE SERIAL AND ID BOOK LISTED BY NUMBER — A GREAT GUN TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION OR START ONE — PERFECT CURE FOR THOSE PESKY KANSAS ROOSTERS !!!!
1 1/2 X 2 1/2 X 14 TO A FACTORY CHECKERED BUTT. Price: $7,950*

JOHN WILKES LONDON, DELUXE BOXLOCK 28GA S/S SHOTGUN: 1934 MFG DATE, BEAUTIFUL FULL COVERAGE ENGLISH SCROLL, 26″ BBLS, 2 3/4, MOD/FULL, STANDARD GAME RIB, EJECTORS, DBL TRIGGERS, MEDIUM DARK HIGHLY FIGURED WALNUT, ST/SP, LOP 15″ WITH WOOD EXTENSION, CK BUTT, 1 7/16, 2 3/8, 1/4 CAST ON, 5LBS 5OZ, 98% BLUE, WOOD, TIGHT ACTION, EXCELLENT BORES~! Price: $5,650*

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September 10, 2023 by Gregg

Westley Richards – SxS, 28ga. 25″ Barrels Choked F/M. CASE INCLUDED: Full & Modified SxS, 2 3/4″ chamber, automatic ejector, Churchill style rib, proof at 3 1/4 tons, coin finish receiver, with game scenes of flying quail and woodcock, surrounded by magnificent scroll, the bottom of the frame has a pointer surrounded with scroll, straight grip, checkered butt, double trigger, automatic ejector, in English – canvas case, Gun is as new and unfired with case accessories. 5 lbs. 7 oz. 15 1/4″ x 1/2″ x 2 x 1/16″. Price: $13,995

Fabulous high original condition Ithaca NID Model 4E 20ga – All original and near mint – Best example I’ve seen: Absolutely dynamite all original Ithaca NID Model 4E 20ga. Made with 26″ Fluid steel barrels, splinter forend, gold plated double triggers, auto ejectors, automatic safety. Gun has very nice flame figured American Walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with original buttplate. Engraved in beautiful and tasteful Grade 4 pattern as seen in the photos. Gun is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum research letter identifying it as found today including the original initials in the gold stock shield. Gun remains in superb all original and investment grade condition. Barrels with nearly all of their original blue. Frame with more than 95% bold original case colors throughout. Stocks are sound and near mint with nearly all of their original finishes remaining. Checkering is crisp and untouched. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are perfect. Gun shows very very little use. Ithacas have only recently started gaining the collector interest that they deserve when compared to other makers and have an incredibly bright future with the records having come available to collectors. This gun is as good as they get for untouched and all original in every respect! Price: $12,950*

1907 Parker A5 Quality BHE 12 Gauge Double Pigeon Gun w/ 30″ Acme Steel Barrels ** Mod./Full **: This is a VERY classy and beautiful Parker Brothers “Quality A5” BHE 12 gauge double “Pigeon Gun” with 30″ inch “ACME” fluid steel barrels choked “Full” and a tight “Modified”. Built in 1907, this gun originally had a capped pistol-grip stock set according to the Parker book, but is now stocked with a straight-gripped and checkered American Walnut stock set that has been on the gun at least 30 years that we know of, and likely much, much longer. When we acquired it the butt was fit with a white spacer and a collapsed rubber pad that was hard as a rock! We had the white spacer removed and a new pad that looks period-correct installed in place of the collapsed hard one. The length of pull was kept the same as it would have been if the old pad wasnt collapsed, at 14″ inches from the front trigger to the end of the pad. The rest of this spectacular gun is in exactly the same configuration as the book says it was when it left the factory, a “Quality – A5″ BHE Grade on a size 2 frame with double triggers, ejectors, and 30” inch Acme steel barrels. As you can see from the pictures, this has some spectacular factory hand-cut engraving on it consisting of floral/scroll patterns. You will notice that there is a panel on each side and the bottom of the receiver with particularly striking engraving with more relief than the engraving around them. These side panels are round in shape and feature two types of flowers with 7 blooms in each one. The panel on the bottom is rectangular and is also a floral pattern, with two types of blooms and 5 total flowers surrounded by leaves. The remainder of the engraving is made up of intricate scroll designs and some classic patterns and detail work. The receiver still shows some faint case colors in some areas, with the protected areas having much more vivid colors. Where there are no case colors showing on the receiver it is a very pleasing light gray color. The receiver as a whole has a very uniform patina to it, with no blotches or areas that look out of place. The gloss blue finish on the barrels, the lower tang, the forearm hardware, and the triggerguard is handsome and bright, showing only minor wear and handling marks. There are no eyesores or bad spots that stand-out. All of the screws are original and in good shape, with many “timed” together and only a few that have a little marring of the slot. All of the markings on this gun outside of the engraving are 100% legible, crisp and clear, including the water tables. The face of the receiver is in excellent condition, with no damage to the firing pin holes and no circular primer ring erosion visible. This Parker never had a safety, as you can see the upper tang is solid and not plugged. This is very common for a gun made for live pigeons as these competitive shoots generally are “no alibi”, meaning you do not get another chance to shoot for forgetting to take off the safety, or a safety malfunction. The barrels on this beautiful Parker are 30″ inches with a solid rib, ejectors, and 2.75″ chambers. We measured the constriction and the barrels are choked at the very tightest end of “Modified” and a normal “Full”. The bores in both barrels are clean and bright with no dents, bulges, pitting, or defects of any kind. The checkered Walnut stock set is in very good condition and quite attractive. It shows some very nice dark figure in it, and the checkering still looks sharp. Both the forearm and buttstock are free from any major damage, cracks, chips, or repairs. Both parts are nice and tight to the gun with no wiggle, and the joints between metal and wood are tight. This double is in perfect working order, and the barrels are perfecty on-face and lock up rock-solid to the receiver. Price: $12,250*

Browning Superposed 20 Gauge – 1959, SOLID RIB, 97%, Over Under Belgian Shotgun: General Specs: Browning, Year 1959, 20 Gauge, 6lbs. 4oz., Chokes IC/LM, LOP 14 5/16″, DAH 2 1/4″, DAC 1 7/16″ Serial Number: 14157 The Browning Superposed is one of the finest over/under shotguns in history and one of John Browning’s most brilliant designs. Produced in Belgium, running strong from 1931 through 1977 when traditional production stopped, The Superposed is well known in the upland world here and abroad. Here we have the venerable Browning Superposed Grade 1 in 20ga. with hard-to-find field chokes. Most of these guns are found with skeet chokes and are less desirable. This gun has 26.5″ barrels choked IC/LM, the perfect upland gun. As you compare this gun to others, keep in mind that the most desirable Superposed guns are the SOLID RIB, FIELD CHOKED, LONG TANG, ROUND KNOB guns built before 1966. This 6lb. 4oz. gun (ABOUT ¼ POUND LIGHTER THAN MOST), sn14157 built in 1959, is all factory original and still retains 98% factory finish on wood and metal…it is an untouched, factory original Browning Superposed Lightning (except M/F chokes were changed to IC/LM)! The stock has the original curved butt with factory butt plate intact measuring 14 ¼” LOP. The finish is factory original hand-rubbed varnish with the expected field marks but nothing notable. Price: $3,250*

Browning Citori 20 ga O/U shotgun 26″ Barrels * Engraved * Ejectors * Light Weight * Upland Special Browning Citori 20 ga Over Under Shotgun. I believe this is the upland special version (feel free to reach out and correct me if I’m wrong). The metal is 98% and mechanically in perfect condition. the stock has multiple handling marks and dings from field use. Most of these marks could be polished out but some are deeper and would not. Very light and easy handling shotgun. It has a single selective trigger with auto ejectors. It comes with Two installed choke tubes in Improved cylinder and Modified. It has fine scroll engraving on the right and left side of the steel receiver and the bottom has a gold feather. Just a great upland bird gun. 14-1/4″ LOP and 26″ barrels. Price: $1,549*

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If you don’t bid, you can’t win. Guyette & Deeter’s sporting arms auction is days away …

September 8, 2023 by Gregg

Guyette and Deeter, Firearms and decoy auctioneers

This has happened to me many times: A gun I like is coming up at an auction. I look at the estimate and think there’s no way I can get it. So I don’t bid. Then, a week later, I check the results and see the gun sold for a price well within my reach.

That’s how I’ve learned that it’s always better to leave a bid — even if it’s a low one. You never know what might happen at an auction, and to paraphrase the great Wayne Gretzky, you miss 100% of the guns you don’t bid on.

Guyette and Deeter’s September 2023 Fine Sporting Arms auction starts this Monday, 9/11. These two guns may be worth taking a chance on.

Lot 20: BEAUTIFUL HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION LATE PRODUCTION PARKER VHE 16 GAUGE SXS SN. 241486: Cal. 16ga. One of the last 1000 Parker shotguns built, this one made on a No. 1 frame with 28″ Vulcan Steel brls, 2-3/4″ chambers, that have matted concave top rib and small steel front bead. Brl flats with SN, Parker overload proof stamp, and unstruck brl weight of 3lbs. 8oz. Left side of brl lug stamped “V GRADE 16 GA FOR 2-3/4″ SHELLS”. The splinter forearm is checkered in diamond pattern and has beautifully casehardened steel tip, Deeley latch release, and iron which are zig zag border engraved. Casehardened boxlock receiver with zig zag border engraved and engraved “PARKER” on bottom. Blued trigger guard with zig zag border on bow, SN at tang. Gun made with double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. The nicely flame figure American Walnut buttstock has capped pistol grip, is checkered in 2 point pattern through the wrist and terminates with its original “PARKER” DHBP. WEIGHT: 6lbs. 13oz. Min. Wall Thickness: .026(Rt) .024(L). Bore Diameter: .666(Both). Bore Restriction: .014(Rt) .029(L). DAC: 1-5/8″. DAH: 2-9/16″. LOP: 14-1/4″. Est. $5,000 – $8,000

Lot 383: SCARCE MERKEL MODEL 200E 20 GAUGE OVER UNDER GAME GUN: SN. 18117. Cal. 20ga. Made with 26″ Bolher Steel brls, 2-1/2″ chambers, that have 2-1/8″ matted rib at breech end and small white stand at muzzle end. Brls engraved on sides “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL” on left and “SUHLER WAFFENWERK” on right. Brl tubes stamped “BOHLER STAHL WEICHLOT” towards top. 3 piece splinter forearm checkered in point pattern with lightly engraved iron and Deeley latch release. Scalloped boxlock receiver is nicely scroll engraved in about 40% coverage, with banner on bottom “SUHLER WAFFENWERK/ D.R.P./ GEBURDER MERKEL, SUHL”. Receiver is reinforced at top and has cocking indicators on sides. Blued top lever and trigger guard are both lightly scroll engraved. Long tang of trigger guard has SN at center. Gun made with double triggers, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Receiver with crossbolt locking mechanism. Buttstock with finely shaped heart behind receiver, is checkered in point through the wrist, and terminates with its original makers lined and logoed horn buttplate. WEIGHT: 5lbs. 10oz. Min. Wall Thickness: .036(B) .031(T). Bore Diameter: .625(Both). Bore Restriction: .029(B) .028(T). DAC: 1-1/2″. DAH: 2-1/4″. LOP: 14-1/8″. Est. $2,000 – $3,000

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September 3, 2023 by Gregg

WESTLEY RICHARDS PAIR BEST DROPLOCK 16 GAUGES: GUN #1 SN# 199XX 29″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (.008 AND .015 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ROUNDED PISTOL GRIP CHECKERED BUTT ENGRAVED HEEL AND TOE PLATES VERY GOOD TO PERFECT CONDITION – VERY, VERY LIGHT HANDLING – STORAGE 6LBS 5 OZ 2 3/8″ DAH 1 9/16″ DAC 14 1/2″ LOP GUN #2 SN# 199XX 29″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (.006 AND .015 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ROUNDED PISTOL GRIP CHECKERED BUTT ENGRAVED HEEL AND TOE PLATES VERY GOOD TO PERFECT CONDITION – VERY, VERY LIGHT HANDLING – STORAGE 6LBS 6 OZ 2 5/16″ DAH 1 1/2″ DAC 14 1/2″ LOP BOTH GUNS ARE CASED IN BLACK LEATHER MOTOR CASE WITH RED FELT INTERIOR AND DUST COVER – NO ACCESSORIES Price: $150,000*

Fantastic high original condition Parker Bros. A Grade Lifter 10ga with case- Best example I’ve seen: An absolutely beautiful Parker lifter – this is a fantastically engraved all original Grade 6 gun (A Grade) which was the top of the line when new. The gun is a light 10ga with factory original 28″ best quality Damascus barrels. Splinter forend is beautifully checkered with fully engraved latch release. Sidelock receiver is near full coverage engraved as seen in the photos and the engraving on the top tang and the trigger guard are gorgeous and unique- most certainly the work of Harry Gough though I dont see a signature on the gun. Gold capped grip buttstock is gorgeous with great figure and checkering and terminates with its original engraved skeleton buttplate. The carving and engraving on the breech fences is as nice as I’ve seen! The gun remains in beautiful all original condition. Barrels with about 85% original Damascus pattern with some thinning in the grip area. Stocks are excellent, sound and original with beautiful finish. Locks have around 2/3 of their original rainbow case colors remaining and frame with about 1/2 of its original color- all engraving is crispy and well defined. The lifter and trigger guard bow have a great deal of their original blue remaining as seen in the photos. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are perfect. Simply put – they don’t come any nicer than this! It’s the best light 10 lifter I’ve offered and is as fresh as a spring daisy. Price: $21,950*

William Evans .400/360 SxS Double Rifle In Very Good Condition: This William Evans Double Rifle in .400/360 remains in very good condition. It features 26″ barrels, and a length of pull of 14 3/8″. The receiver is in engraved in fine English Scroll. The barrels retain much of their original bluing. The bores are excellent. The action remains tight and on face, the ejectors are well timed and ejector with authority. Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: .400/360 Nitro Express Manufacturer: William Evans Model: Box Lock Ejector Double Rifle Serial Number: 8927 Barrel Length: 26″ Ejectors: Ejectors Condition: Very Good Metal Condition: Very Good Wood Condition: Very Good Bore Condition: Excellent Barrel Type: Dovetail Lump type Action: Webley Long Bar Type Triggers: Double Triggers Stock Cast: Neutral Fore End: Splinter With sharp checkering Butt Pad: Metal Buttplate with center Cross hatching and Widows Peak. LOP: 14 3/8″ Rib: Full length with Raised Front sight Ramp Manufacture Date: 1914 Engraving: Fine English Scroll. Proof: Nitro: Nitro Proof There is a William Evans Research Letter Included as well as a Cal Pappas Evaluation from several years ago. There is also quite a bit of information included on its original owner. Please see pictures and ask any questions you might have. Price: $19,995*

BEAUTIFUL AYA 28GA – HOLLAND & HOLLAND STYLE HAND DETACHABLE SIDELOCK GAME GUN – 28GA – GILT & ENGRAVED INTERNALS: AYA – SPAIN SN: 16-03-242-03 MODEL: HOLLAND & HOLLAND STYLE HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN 28GA – 70MM / 2.75″ 27.5″ BARRELS HAND-ENGRAVED AND CASE-COLOUR HARDENED SIDELOCK ACTION WITH GILT AND ENGRAVED INTERIOR BUSHED SET STRIKERS DOUBLE TRIGGERS WITH ARTICULATED FRONT TRIGGER ROLLED TRIGGER-GUARD NICELY FIGURED WALNUT STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK W/ SILVERS STYLE SOLID RED RECOIL PAD DIMS: LOP: 14.625″, DAC: 1.5″, DAH: 2.5″ WEIGHT: 5LBS 7OZ CONDITION: GUN IS IN BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL OVERALL CONDITION SHOWING LITTLE SIGNS OF USE. BORES CLEAR. ACTION TIGHT. TRIGGERS CRISP. GENTLEMEN, THIS IS A FINE EXAMPLE OF AYA’S QUALITY AND CRAFTMANSHIP. YOU WILL LIKE THIS GUN. PLEASE CALL NOW! Price: $7,900*

BERETTA – BL-3 – – 20ga 28″ F / M – – – MINT – As New Condition: One of the Very Best Upland Game Bird Guns ever produced! And certainly the best one for the money. 1972 – Beretta – Model S55 / Garcia BL-3 – – 20ga, 3″, 28″ M / F (.018 / .034) Vent Rib, Extractors, Single Selective Trigger, LOP 14-3/8″, Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-3/8″, Slight Cast Off, Weight – 5 lbs. 12 oz. Gun is MINT – As New. From my personal collection. About the best example of a 1972 gun you are likely to ever find. Price: $1,550*

*FYI: DogsandDoubles.com is not a gun dealer. We do not sell firearms. We do not have an FFL. The guns you see listed here are from Gunsinternational.com, a site DogsandDoubles.com is not affiliated with in any way. DogsandDoubles.com does not receive compensation from Gunsinternational.com for these listings. The accuracy of these listings from Gunsinternational.com has not been verified by Dogs and Doubles. All information and images have been provided by the sellers. Buyers are responsible for verifying the physical condition and specifications of the listed items. Dogs and Doubles advises you and a qualified gunsmith physically inspect any item shown here before purchasing.

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August 13, 2023 by Gregg

Ivo Fabbri Pinless Sidelock Over Under Game 20GA 28″ (772): Pre-Owned Ivo Fabbri Game 20GA with 28″ fixed choke (.028/.040) vacuum arc remelting steel barrels with solid game top-rib and solid side-ribs. Coin finished, pinless side-lock action with fine English scroll engraving by Creative Art. Factory Single non-selective trigger, English straight-hand stock to checkered butt, slim round fully checkered game forearm. Very minor handling marks, minor scuffs on stock/forearm with minor finish wear and scuffs on action. Manufactured in 1997 for John Milius. Includes case. Price: $99,995*

Rare original Parker DHE 28ga “00” frame gun with original 28″ barrels in really nice shape with gorgeous wood: Beautiful and fine condition Parker DHE Grade 28ga made on a “00” frame with original 28″ Titanic steel barrels. This gun with original splinter forend, double triggers, auto ejectors, and straight grip buttstock. The gun has beautiful original case color and barrel blue. The buttstock is of particularly nice Walnut with great grain layout as seen in the photos. The gun remains in excellent overall condition. Barrels with about 90-95% original blue with a few light scratches on left barrel at breech end from storage. Frame with about 60% plus beautiful case color. The buttstock is excellent as restored. Trigger guard with nearly all of its perfectly restored blue. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. This is a great little Parker and it is really hard to find “00” frame guns in anything other than 26″ barrel length. This gun is worthy of time afield and in a great collection. Price: $47,500*

HOLLAND & HOLLAND 450/400 2 3/8″ B P E DOUBLE RIFLE- TOPLEVER HAMMER- ABOUT 1880- 26″ STEEL Bbls.- VERY GOOD BORES- SCOTT PATENT SPINDLE ACTION: #5212, Holland & Holland, 98 New Bond Street, London: A Neat Compact Top Lever Rebounding Hammer Back Action “No.2 Model” 450/400 2 3/8″ BPE Double Rifle Made about 1880, 26″ Extractor Steel Henry’s Patent barrels and so marked, Rib extension, 1 standing & 1 folding fully engraved rear sights, Double underlugs & double bite, The receiver flats are stamped “Patent Action” plus stamped “W.M.S. Patent No. 2752”, That is a significant patent from 1865 by no other than William Middleditch Scott and is well known as the “Scott Spindle”, It is a vertical spindle in the head of the stock (Top Lever) that is connected to a sliding underbolt that keys the double underlugs with double bites, Still used to this very day, It is numbered 10136 on both the receiver flats and the bottom rib of the barrels meaning it was the 10,136 gun built under this Scott patent, This was the beginning of the end of the hammer gun from about 1870 to 1890, London proved, Top lever, Cross-Bolt or wedge forend release, Pistol grip stock with a horn grip cap, The trigger guard strap to the grip cap, 14″ LOP over a light matted steel buttplate, Shadowline cheekpiece, 8 lbs., 80% engraving coverage of classic H&H scroll with a very nice patina on the frame and 15% of original case colors, Very solid wood both front & back that will last another lifetime, Sling eyes, The breech face has 80% case colors, It remains tight to the face, The bores remain very good with surface pitting in a few areas but the rifling is totally sharp from throat to muzzle, Very sound wood and remains in stout condition, This piece has reblacked barrels that were professionally done and now remain at 98%, It has 15% original case colors, The buttstock and forend has been refinished and remains at 95%, The checkering is at 96%, Every screw is north & south and all remain at 90% condition including those inside the forend. This is a neat 8 lb. rifle that handles .408″ diameter bullets in either 230 or 250 grain bullets at about 1700 fps. A fun Holland & Holland light game sporting double rifle. Price: $8,800*

Parker Reproduction 28 ga. SxS 28″ bbls, Double Triggers: Parker Reproduction 28 ga. features desirable 28″ barrels choked modified and full. Classic configuration, double triggers, splinter for end, straight hand stock of striking flame grain dark tiger stripe walnut. Stock dimensions, 1-1/2″, comb 2-1/2″ heel. Lenght of pull is 15-1/4″ over the extended pad. 13-3/4″ of original stock length. FYI would measure 14″ with a reproduction dogs head buttplate or 14-1/2″ with a brown Old English pad. A couple of the most minor marks in the finish, blue and colors 100 %. Cased. Price: $6,495*

CSMC RBL 20 gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun: CSMC RBL Launch Edition, 28 in, choke tubes and case. Gun shows handling marks from hunting. Gun is mechanically in very good shape. Photos #4 shows light handling marks, there are no deep scratches. Chambers: 2 3/4″ Ejectors: Yes Condition: Good Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition: Great Triggers: Double LOP: 14 1/4″ Price: $3,000*

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July 9, 2023 by Gregg

Parker CH 8ga with orig. 34″ Acme Steel brls in excellent condition! Truly unique – only one ever made: Literally unique and the only one of its type ever made, Parker CH 8ga made with original 34″ Acme steel barrels. Made on a massive #6 frame with splinter forend, period original Infalliable single selective trigger, extractors, and auto safety. The gun is beautifully engraved as seen in the photos. Capped pistol grip buttstock with weighted steel/lead lined buttplate. Gun remains in excellent overall condition. Barrels with about 90% original blue remaining. Frame retains about 60% original case color. Forend with original wood finish and checkering. Buttstock has been restored long ago and retains nearly all of its professionally restored finish. Bores are bright. Mechanics are excellent. This is likely the single finest and most unique steel barrel 8ga Parker to come to market and known to advanced collectors. Price: $64,950*

Westley Richards – SxS, 28ga. 25″ Barrels Choked F/M. CASE INCLUDED. MAKE OFFER: Full & Modified SxS, 2 3/4″ chamber, automatic ejector, Churchill style rib, proof at 3 1/4 tons, coin finish receiver, with game scenes of flying quail and woodcock, surrounded by magnificent scroll, the bottom of the frame has a pointer surrounded with scroll, straight grip, checkered butt, double trigger, automatic ejector, in English – canvas case, Gun is as new and unfired with case accessories. 5 lbs. 7 oz. 15 1/4″ x 1/2″ x 2 x 1/16″ Price: $13,995*

Webley & Scott ~ Side by Side ~ 20 Gauge ~ Boxlock Ejector: This is a boxlock ejector shotgun with 26-inch barrels with a flat top rib. The right barrel is marked Webley & Scott, the left barrel is marked Birmingham. Proved for 3″ cartridges at proof pressure of 3 1/2 Tons per square inch, Chokes at Improved Modified & Full. Engraved with scrolls with case color finish, Double Triggers, Quality Walnut Stock, traditional English straight grip, Splinter forend with Anson release, 14 1/2 inch LOP. The bores are bright and shiny. Price: $5,499.99*

CSMC RBL 28ga SxS – Excellent Cased: Excellent condition CSMC RBL 28ga in makers case. 28in barrels are choked M/F with superb bluing. Original case hardening on the finely engraved; setter on left, pointer on right, scaled receiver show vibrant colors. Beautiful walnut stock with capped pistol grip terminates to a professionally installed Pachmayr pad. Slim semi-beaver tail forearm matches the stock grain. LOP of 14 5/8 to the single selective trigger. This wonderful condition, lightweight game gun in the ever popular 28ga comes complete in its maker’s case with all original accouterments. Price: $4,500*

Rare Pre-War Browning Double Single Superposed OU Shotgun: Rare pre war Belgian Browning 12 gauge Superposed built in 1935 with double single triggers. The double single trigger concept was devised by Val Browning, John Brownings son. Each trigger is a true single trigger. All the shooter has to do is choose which barrel to fire first and then pull the same trigger again to fire the 2nd barrel. A great idea,but too expensive to build in a highly competitive market. The double single triggers were only offered for 3 years,so these guns are very hard to find. This one has 26″ solid rib barrels choked improved cylinder and modified. Thie gun is in excellent original condition retaining 95% of the original blue and wood finish. The bores are mint and free of dents or rust. The barrels are on face and lock up tightly. The stock is sound with no cracks or damage. The stock retains the original buttplate. I have fired this gun on clays and it functions perfectly. A rare piece of Browning history and a great all around shotgun for hunting or clays. Price: $2,900*

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May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 by Gregg

WEBLEY & SCOTT BOXLOCK SxS DOUBLE RIFLE 500 NITRO EXPRESS: Webley & Scott double rifle chambered in 500 Nitro Express with 26 inch chopper lump barrels, bright & shiny bores, and 14 1/8 inch LOP to the front trigger. The NRA grading condition for this USED firearm is Excellent. Price: $21,999.99

WESTLEY RICHARDS DROP LOCK (FUNERAL FINISH) 12 BORE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN: 12 bore, 28″ barrels choked Imp & Imp ( .725″ both). Proofed 1 1/8 oz (chambers 2 3/4″) barrel wall thickness in excess of .040″. Bores measure .730″ The blued “FURNERAL FINISHED” receiver with hand detachable drop locks accessed through the hinged floorplate. Single selective trigger, auto ejector’s, top lever, splinter forend and straight grip buttstock measuring 14 1/16″ from the rear positioned trigger to a horn buttplate. Comb: 1 7/8″ Heel: 2 3/4″. Weight 6lbs 5oz. The receiver is finished blue with the maker’s name in gold letters on the sides. In excellent condition with the receiver, top lever, and triggerguard showing 99% of the beautiful high polish blue finish. The barrels showing 98% plus blue. Beautiful burl walnut forend and stock with crisp checkering and only some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. In it’s leather luggage case. Price: $10,950

Winchester ~ Parker Reproduction – DHE ~ 28 Gauge ~ SxS ~ Shotgun: 28 gauge. 26″ barrel with broad, matted rib marked with Parker Reproduction Winchester information. Barrel flats are stamped with (MOD/IMP-CYL. Case-hardened 00 frame with lightening cuts in water table, automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in DHE style with dogs on both sides and “PARKER” with pheasants on bottom. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Straight stock with silver oval and a skeletonized butt plate, (drop comb – 1.5″), (drop heel – 2.75″) with a slight right hand cast. Comes in tan leather case with leather corners and leather trimmed outer cover is lined in green cloth. Parker Reproduction oval label is in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps and paperwork. This gun could have possibly been fired previously, but overall remains in excellent condition. 28 Gauge Price: $6,999.99

Arrieta 557 20GA Spanish Sidelock SxS Shotgun: Arrieta Model 557 – 20 ga. 28″ IM/MOD. A beautiful sidelock shotgun from one of Spain’s best makers. This stunning gun has a case colored receiver with full coverage scroll engraving. A traditional upland gun with double triggers, straight stock and a splinter forearm. Serial Number: 217-96 Barrel Length: 28 Ejectors: Yes Condition: Very Good Metal Condition: Small handling marks Wood Condition: 90% Triggers: Double articulated Choke Left: IM Choke Right: MOD. Price: $5,575

CASED GRULLA ARMAS 216 RB 28 GAUGE 28GA. SIDE BY SIDE SIDELOCK ROUND BODY BEST GRADE SHOTGUN, CIRCA 2003: Serial number “111” (consecutive with 16ga version of same gun we have for sale). 28″ barrels with Briley series choke tubes (5 total) and wrench. Original wood with 14″ LOP over checkered butt. Almost no use but case coin finish on one side has turned dark due to sitting in case for many years. Same for one side of barrels where blue turning plum in a few spots. I guess due to adhesive glue used to affix felt in case-strange! Although triggers are set-up for left hand it is fairly neutral and can be shot right or left handed (cast is right down the middle). Virtually un-used gun. “Hi-Grade…..Ca.” import. Escutcheon plate with one owner’s initials. Price: $5,400

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May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 by Gregg

W&C Scott “The Bowood” 20ga 2-3/4″ Shell 26″bbl SxS Boxlock Shotgun w/Case: W&C Scott “The Bowood” 20ga side-by-side shotgun, made in England. This shotgun is a lovely little bird gun, and features full coverage engraving, color case hardening, and solid walnut furniture with cut checkering. The gun is in great shape with only minor dings and dents. This is a beautiful and nimble little gun! Serial Number: 146253 Barrel Length: 26″ Chambers: 2-3/4″ Ejectors: Auto Triggers: Double Stock Comb: 1-1/2″ Stock Heel: 2-1/4″ LOP: 14-1/8″ Weight: 5-1/4 lbs Choke Left: Mod Choke Right: IC Engraving: Full Coverage Scroll Case: Tweed Case Item Location: Millbrook NY Price: $4,000*

Parker VH 20 ga.”O” frame 28″ barrels Side-by-Side Shotgun: Excellent mechanical condition. Gun locks up tight. Top lever is right of center.Bores are bright and shiney- no pitting. Slight blemish on Left barrel 5″ from muzzle.Rt bbl. .004 , Left bbl. .014. Chokes done by Kirk Merrington thru DelGreco. 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 14 1/4. Approx.1/4″ cast off. Very shootable dimensions. Mfg. 1926. Price: $3,500*

DICKINSON ESTATE COMBO 28GA/.410 SxS SHOTGUN: DICKINSON Model: ESTATE Gauge/Caliber: 28 & .410 Barrel Length: 28″ Chambers: 2 3/4″ Rib Design: FLAT FILED Weight: 5LBS 8OZ Bore/Chokes Choke Tubes: 5 TEAGUE-STYLE FLUSH CHOKES: C, IC, M, IM & F Stock Dimensions Drop At Comb:1 1/2″ Drop At Face:1 7/8″ 4 1/2″ Drop At Heel:2 3/8″ Cast At Face:1/16″ OFF 4 1/2″ Cast At Heel:1/8″ OFF Length Of Pull:14 13/16″ Pitch:2 1/2″ / 5 DEGREES Special Features: TRUE BONE-CHARCOAL CASE HARDENED BOXLOCK ACTION W/SCROLL ENGRAVING DOUBLE TRIGGERS EJECTORS MANUAL SAFETY FINE STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK W/ CHECKERED BUTT & SPLINTER FOREARM HAND-RUBBED OIL FINISH 28GA/.410 COMBO BARREL SET MAKER’S CASE MADE IN TURKEY Circa: NEW / SER# TRS0531. Price: $2,995*

Charles Daly~Prussian Pre War~12 Gauge Boxlock Shotgun: Single white bead sight on the matte concave solid rib, choked Full/Modified and 2 3/4 inch chamber. Boxlock action with Greener crossbolt and side clips is tight on face with little use visible. The top of the rib is marked “CHARLES DALY KRUPP FLUID STEEL BARRELS”, the bottom of the barrels are marked “KRUPP LAUFSTAHL” and the barrel flat is marked with various German proofs. The receiver is engraved with floral scroll with “CHARLES DALY” on each side. Mounted on a multi-point checkered walnut forearm with ivory tip and round knob pistol grip stock with blank silver initial oval and basketweave horn buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches. Classic and highly collectable German side by side. 12 Gauge. Metal Condition: 80% Wood Condition: 70% Bore Condition: Very Good Barrels: 28 & 3/8″ Stock Dimensions: LOP is 14, Drop at Comb is 1.5″” Fore End: Ivory tipped wood scroll engraving Butt Pad: Original Horn Weight: 6.3 lbs Chokes: Full / Modified Item Location: Lone Tree, CO. Price: $2,899.99*

Browning Citori 20 Gauge Over Under Upland Special in the Box: Browning Citori 20 Gauge Upland Special in the Box, 24″ Barrels with Invector Chokes, Full, Mod, I.C. Tubes and wrench included, 2 3/4″ chambers, circa 1991′ production, appears unfired in the box with instruction manual. Price: $2,750*

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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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March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 by Gregg

Holland & Holland 20 gauge ‘Royal’ Sidelock Ejector Shotgun with 30 inch barrels, assisted opening action & hand detachable locks: 20 gauge Action: Sidelock Ejector with assisted opening & hand detachable locks Triggers: Double Safety: Automatic Barrels Barrel Length: 30 inch Chamber: 2 3/4 inch Rib: Game Concaved Chokes: Right : 1/4 Left : 1/2 Type: Deluxe grade Walnut Length: 15 1/2inches Grip: Classic Straight Hand Stock Butt End Finish: Chequred Forend: Splinter Style Forend Description: Traditional Royal Scroll Pattern with Holland & Holland name inlaid in gold Finish: Case Colour Finish Weight: 6 lbs – 4 oz Case: Uncased Date of Manufacture: 2016 Price: $127,500*

JAC BERNARDS OF DRISBURG GERMANY 1933 HIGH QUALITY BOXLOCK 12GA O/U SHOTGUN: JAC BERNARDS OF DRISBURG GERMANY, 1933 VERY HIGH QUALITY 12GA O/U SCALLOPED BOXLOCK WITH COCKING INDICATORS, DOUBLE LUGS AND DOUBLE BITES, SIDE BOLSTERS, ORIGINAL 100% CASE COLORED ACTION WITH BEAUTIFUL TIGHT SCROLL ENGRAVING, 27 1/2″ BBLS, 2 3/4, LM/MOD, SOLID RIB, EJECTORS, DBL TRIGGERS, BEAUTIFUL HIGHLY FIGURED WALNUT, RK/PISTOL GRIP, 3 PC FOREND, PRECISE CHECKERING 26 LPI, LOP 14 1/8, 1 1/2, 2 7/16, 6LBS 9OZ, NEAR NEW, ORIGINAL CONDITION, VERY TIGHT ACTION, MINT BORES. Price: $6,295*

John Blanch & Son Cased 12 Ga Back-Action Sidelock 2 3/4″ Chambers: Here is a handsome and unusual back-action sidelock non-ejector by John Blanch & Son, built circa 1896. The gun sports a modern set of 28″ barrels with 2 3/4″ chambers and excellent bores, choked .014/.022 (approximately improved cylinder/modified). The rib is engraved: J. BLANCH & SON. 29 GRACECHURCH STREET. LONDON. The gun locks up tight, and functions properly with snap caps. There are gold-inlaid side-mounted rotary cocking indicators. The trigger-guard (see photo # 14) appears to have been dented, and re-straightened. The engraving is the distinctive flowing vine style found on back-action Blanch guns of the late 1800s. The fore-end features a unique release mechanism (see photo # 11). The stock measures 1 5/8″ x 2 5/8″ x 13 3/4″ with cast off (for a right hand shot). The weight is 6 lbs 5 oz. Comes in a leather case with some cleaning accessories. A fine upland gun from a very good maker. Price: $5,295*

Parker #1 Frame 16 Gauge VHE 28″ SxS with Miller Single Trigger: Parker 16 Gauge VHE 28″, #1 Frame, with single select Miller trigger. According to the Parker book this gun was manufactured as a VHE, 16 Gauge, capped pistol grip stock, with 28″ barrels. At some point someone added a pad to the stock and a Miller single trigger. The D.A.H. is 2-1/2″. LOP is 14-1/4″ to 14-3/8″ depending how you read the tape. Cast is neutral. The right barrel is Modified and the left barrel is Full. Sorry I don’t have a micrometer, just my brass choke gauge. This gun locks up tight. The gun has great original case colors, a very clean bore and is in over all great shape. The barrels have not been re-blued Price: $3,475*

AYA 20GA #4 EXCELLENT SxS BOXLOCK: A very nice well balanced game gun. Excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. Ejectors. Chopper Lump barrels. Bush set strikers. Leather coverd pad. Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: AYA Model: #4 Barrel Length: 27IN Chambers: 2 3/4 IN Ejectors: YES Condition: EXCELLENT Bore Condition: BRGHT Barrel Type: BRAZED CHOPPER LUMP Stock Comb: 1 7/16IN Stock Heel: 2IN Stock Cast: OFF FOR RIGHTY Butt Pad: LEATHER COVERED MICRO CELL PAD LOP: 14 1/12IN Weight: 5LBS 10OZ Manufacture Date: 1989 Choke Left: MODIFIED Choke Right: IMP/CYL Proof:Nitro: YES Price: $2,775 *

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March 5, 2023March 4, 2023 by Gregg

Rigby Rising Bite Sidelock Ejector 500/450 No. 1 BPE- Double Rifle: Cased Rigby Rising Bite Ejector in 500/450 No. 1 Caliber. Rifle is in very good overall condition. Bores are excellent. Action retains a considerable amount of original case color. Ejectors are strong and in time. The forend on this rifle is also fitted with system allowing the ejectors to be disabled for totally quiet operation of the action. Rifle also carries the numeral “3” on the top of the action. Rifle functions perfectly and shoots well with moderate recoil. Case is tattered but all there and serviceable. Original service load is 104 Grains of black powder with a 350 grain bullet. Factory records indicate the rifle was completed circa 1893/4, making this an antique that is not regulated by FFL modern firearms laws; thus can be shipped without going thru a FFL holder. A unique specimen of this iconic rifle. Price: $25,995*

John Wilkes Deluxe 20 gauge two barrel set Boxlock Ejector side by side shotgun: A Pre-Owned John Wilkes Deluxe 20 gauge two barrel set Boxlock Ejector side by side. Calibre: 20 gauge Action: Boxlock ejector Triggers: Double Safety: Automatic Barrel Length: Two Sets in 26 & 26 inches Chamber: 3 & 3 inch Rib: Game Concaved Chokes: Right : 1/4 Left : 1/4 & Right : 1/2 Left : 1/2 Type: Deluxe Length: 15 1/4 inch Grip: Classic Straight hand Butt End Finish: 3/4 inch recoil pad Forend: Game style Description: Acanthus Leaf Scroll with Carved Fences Finish: Case Colour Weight: 5 lbs – 12 oz Case: Makers Leather Case Date of Manufacture: 1994. Price: $16,000*

Parker Reproduction DHE 20ga-16ga/26″-28″ (USED): Factory original and in near new condition. This gun measures 1 3/8″ x 2 1/8″ x 14 3/4″ over the skeleton butt. It is equipped with double triggers, pistol grip stock, and splinter forend. Factory case included. The 20ga/26″ is choked IC/Mod and the 16ga/28″ is choked Mod/Full. Price: $7,495*

Exceptional & near mint Original Parker Trojan Grade 12ga with original hang tag – True Investment piece & Impossible to improve upon!!!: Beautiful and near mint 12ga Parker Trojan. Gun made with original 30″ barrels, splinter forend, double triggers, extractors. Gun has original pistol grip and original lined buttplate. Gun is accompanied by its original hang tags and PGCA letter identifying the gun as found today. Gun also has a period original soft canvas and leather case that comes with it. Gun remains in near mint original condition with more than 98% original finishes to both wood and metal surfaces as seen in the photos. This is absolutely a reference gun and should be considered seriously by new and advanced collectors alike to judge the originality of other guns by! Price: $5,995*

A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH 20GA RARE SKEET & UPLAND GAME GUN 26” BARRELS 2 3/4” CHAMBERS STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK WITH GREAT DIMENSIONS CODY LETTER: AH Fox sterlingworth 20ga skeet & upland game gun 26″ non ejector barrels with excellent bores Lockup is tight 2 3/4″ chambers Bores: .618/.618 Choked: skeet cylinder/ 1/4, measured .002/.008 LOP 14″ over original Jostam pad DAC 1 3/8″ DAH 2 1/4″ Neutral cast 5lbs 15oz Nice original condition gun with the best stock dimensions I have seen on one of these guns, one minor dent in the right barrel five inches back from the muzzle. These are extremely hard to find guns that do not come up for sale often. Cody information with picture of original card stamped skeet with correct choke information. Price: $4,000*

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February 19, 2023 by Gregg

DAVID MCKAY BROWN BEST TRIGGER PLATE ROUND ACTION 16 GAUGE: SN# 74XX 27″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (.004 AND .009 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGERS EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREND ENGLISH GRIP LEATHER COVER RECOIL PAD EXCELLENT CONDITION 5LBS 15 OZ 2 3/8″ DAH 1 1/2″ DAC 14 3/4″ LOP. Price: $52,500*

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: $13,950*

BROWNING BSS SIDELOCK/ SCROLL 28″ BBL. 12GA: Barrel Length: 28″ Chambers: 2 3/4″ Rib Design: SMOOTH CONCAVE Weight: 6lb. 11oz. Bore/Chokes Right/Bottom: .729/ .024 IM Bore/Chokes Left/Top: .728/ .048 FULL. Drop At Comb: 1 5/8″ Drop At Face: 2 1/16″ 4 1/2″ Drop At Heel: 2 1/2″ Cast At Face: 1/8″ OFF 4 1/2″ Cast At Heel: 1/8″ OFF Length Of Pull:14 3/8″ Pitch:2″ 4 DEGREES COIN FINISHED, SCROLL ENGRAVED SIDELOCK ACTION DOUBLE TRIGGERS EJECTORS STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK W/ CHECKERED BUTT SPLINTER FOREARM Circa:1984/ SERIAL # 01001PW918 Number: C9153 Price: $5,595*

Beretta 470 Silver Hawk 12 Gauge – ULTRALIGHT, DELUXE WOOD: Beretta, Year 1998, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 8oz, Chokes IC/IM, LOP 14 1/2″, DAH 2 1/4″, DAC 1 3/8″ Serial Number: S02474A The Beretta Silver Hawk is a robustly manufactured gun that is known for top-quality steels and manufacturing methods from the world’s oldest firearms manufacturer, Beretta of Italy. There are not many of these guns being offered for sale, and when you do see one it has seen hard use and shows it. This gun is unique in that it has seen little use and it has a very crisp SINGLE TRIGGER FOR THOSE COLD DAYS HUNTING WITH HEAVY GLOVES. This fine Beretta, snS02474A made in 1998, is a notably different gun than any other you might find for sale. First, it has wood that has far nicer figure than any other you will see. It also does not have the “monobloc” barrel construction that shows a seam just forward of the chambers, which I find unappealing to the eye. Then we look at the weight of 6 ½ lbs. and balanced dead on the hinge pin and you have incredible dynamics not found in many of the newer Beretta Silver Hawk 12-gauge guns. This Silver Hawk also has 3” factory chambers and fixed chokes set at IC/IM (the perfect upland chokes), which is the way a traditionally oriented side x side shooter would prefer having their chokes arranged in a fine bird gun. Another unique feature found in this Beretta is selective ejectors, meaning you can move a “switch” and turn off the auto-ejectors and have an extractor gun at will…nice! Adorned with a bullet-proof single selective trigger, you can choose to shoot the left, fuller choked barrel first for incoming targets like ducks and doves, or the more open right barrel first for flushing birds like pheasants…another nice touch. The nicely engraved receiver retains all the chrome finish and has perfect screws and mechanics. The gun comes with its original Beretta hard case and all accessories, a $300 value. You won’t find a nicer-looking Silver Hawk and the price is right for this ultra-light, fully optioned side by side. Price: $4,250*

Sauer Royal Model Deluxe 16GA Boxlock Ejector SxS: 28 MF, 2 3/4 chambers, made in 1951. Tight action, perfect ejectors. Mint original condition. LOP 14 1/4″. Price: $2,950*

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#1 of 5 favorites at Guyette & Deeter this Sat, Feb 4th …

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 by Gregg

Guyette & Deeter, Fine Sporting Arms AuctionFebruary 4 , St. Michaels, Maryland — Guyette & Deeter, Fine Sporting Arms Auction
February 4, 2023, St. Michaels, Maryland

The countdown begins. Guyette & Deeter’s Fine Sporting Arms Auction is this Saturday, February 4th. If you’re into fine doubles, especially Parkers and L.C. Smiths, you need to check out this sale.

Guyette & Deeter is a top decoy auction company. This gun auction marks the launch of their new firearms division and features dozens of SxSs by all the big names, including Purdey, Lefever, Westley Richards, Ithaca, Parker, Fox, and L.C. Smith.

Josh Lowensteiner is part of the team managing this sale. Here’s #1 of his 5 favorite guns coming up this Sat in Guyette & Deeter’s Feb 4 firearms auction. I’ll be counting down Josh’s favorites all this week, featuring #1 on Friday, the day before the sale. If you see anything you like, reach out to Josh right away.

Lot 51: RARE AND ICONIC L.C. SMITH A-3 GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN ILLUSTRATED PROFUSELY IN LT. COL WM BROPHY’S “L.C. SMITH SHOTGUNS” BOOK: SN. 205157. The A3 Grade was introduced to the line in 1895 as “The finest gun in the world for the money”. It was the highest grade L.C. Smith until the grade designations were changed in 1913. Made in 1906 with 30” Whitworth Fluid steel bbls, 2-3/4” chambers, matted concave rib and bbl extension with red mid and ivory front bead. Muzzles are nicely crowned and have bands of engraving as well as 1” scroll wedges. Breech ends of bbls have 2-1/2” wedges of scroll on tops and gold inlaid lightning bolts running through each and are hand engraved “Sir Joseph Whitworth Fluid Compressed Steel” / “Made to Order By the Hunter Arms Co. Fulton, NY”. Later factory replacement type-2 beavertail forend is finely checkered with fleur-de-lis ribbon at center and fully engraved banjo type roll release and sculptured iron. Inside of forend iron is hand engraved with scrollwork, SN and 1901 Lewis Ejector patent info. Bbl flats are nicely engine turned with hand engraved SN, bottom of tubes w/original Whitworth trademark stamps and forend lug stamped “A 3”. Masterfully engraved case hardened sidelock action is most certainly the work of Albert E. Kraus, employed from 1890-1945.

Lockplates are extensively engraved in intricate foliate scrollwork and hidden game scenes with a relief engraved Setter in an oval panel on left plate, relief Pointer in panel on right, and “L.C.Smith ” in a crescent forward of the lock pin on each side. Receiver body has similar foliate scroll engraving interspersed w/ bouquet flourishes and bas-relief vine and scrollwork at the fences. The classic Setter with fallen quail on trigger plate, synonymous with the L.C.Smith brand, is beautifully executed. Blued trigger guard is rose and scroll engraved with hand-cut SN at tang. Auto ejectors, “Hunter One -Trigger”, non-auto safety. Gold inlaid “S” in front of flat safety slide.

Beautiful straight-hand buttstock of richly figured dark-streaked European walnut is finely checkered with fleur-de-lis and ribbon patterns terminating with an aging “No-Shoc” pad. Buttstock and forend are most certainly a period of use factory replacements (post-1920) and have been on the gun for much of its lifetime.

WEIGHT: 7lbs. 14oz. Min. Wall Thickness: .029(Rt) .030(L) Bore Diameter: .727(Rt) .729(L). Bore Restriction: .036(Rt) .035(L). DAC: 1-1/2”. DAH: 2-1/4”. LOP: 14-1/8”.

CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90% of their factory restored blue, engraving slightly softened and a few small rubs on right tube towards the muzzle. Receiver retains 40%+ of its original case color. Factory replacement stock and forend are sound with minor handling marks and retain most of their rubbed finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp, trigger works well and ejectors are in time. This is an exceedingly rare gun and opportunity to acquire one of the most recognised and published A-3 Grades extant!

This exact gun is illustrated in ‘L.C.Smith Shotguns, LTC Wm S. Brophy, 1983 on the cover and pp 21, 47-49, 164-169, 187-188. Accompanied by a L.C.Smith Collectors Association research letter dated January 28, 2022, identifying this gun as being finished January 22, 1906 as one of only 17 twelve gauge guns total. No stock configuration nor shipping info is recorded but there is a notation “McR” at the margin of the ledger for this entry and likely indicates the owner at one time. Also accompanied by archival A & F records, kindly supplied by Griffin & Howe Research, indicating the gun, in its current configuration, was consigned to them by E.A.Thorne in 1960 and sold to H. Gordon Moore in 1961. Harry Gordon Moore, Jr. resided much of his adult life in Lynchburg VA. Mr. Moore was also the author of “Trigger Pullers: An Attempt to Convey the Art of Wingshooting,1976” a compendium of Moore’s articles on gamebird shooting, first published in Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, and The Shooter’s Bible. Note: Moore and Brophy were certainly literary colleagues in the Sporting Fraternity and a friendly loan of the A3 for Brophy’s book is probable. Charlie Hunter spent his lifetime in and around the Staunton – Lynchburg area and was undoubtedly well-acquainted with fellow sportsman Moore. Hunter likely acquired this gun from Moore directly or from his estate after his passing in 1992.

FYI: The accuracy of this listing has not been verified by Dogs and Doubles. All information has been provided by the sellers. Buyers are responsible for verifying the physical condition and all specifications of the listed items. Dogs and Doubles recommends you and a qualified gunsmith physically inspect an item before purchasing.

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January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 by Gregg

FLLI RIZZINI R1E SIDELOCK SXS 12 GAUGE PATELLI ENGRAVED: SN# 18XX 28″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (.019 AND .034 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP CHECKERED BUTT EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING 6LBS 8 OZ 1 15/16″ DAH 1 7/16″ DAC 14 1/2″ LOP CASED Price: $37,500*

Parker VH 28 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun: Serial Number: 135013 Barrel Length: 28″ Gauge: 28 Ga Stock Dimensions: 1 1/2″C x 2 1/4″H LOP: 14 1/4″ Weight: 6 lbs Chokes: Mod – Full. Price: $16,500*

Excellent all original cased Webley & Scott Model 728 Boxlock 28 bore: An excellent little Webley & Scott Model 728, a 28 bore double box lock ejector with 25″ barrels choked 3/4 (improved modified) in the left tube and 1/4 (improved cylinder) in the right tube. There is extensive floral scroll engraving covering the action, bottom plate, trigger guard, toplever, and forearm hardware and “WEBLEY & SCOTT” on each side of the action. There is even a flourish of floral scroll engraving on the breach end of the rib. The right tube is engraved atop the breech end “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD, BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND.” and the left tube is similarly engraved “SERVICE ARMAMENT CO, RIDGEFIELD, N.J., U.S.A.” Mounted in a very nicely figured walnut stock with multi-point checkered forearm and English straight hand butt stock with teardrop flats, a vacant gold (I think) oval escutcheon at the toe and checkered butt. There are a few very small spots of finish loss and handling marks to the forearm. This dandy is ready to go in it’s original canvas covered takedown hard case complete with original trade label and all the original accessories including a pair of snap caps, an oil bottle, a two piece cleaning rod stored under the barrels, a wire brush, a patch swab, a mop, and a box of cleaning patches. Remarkable, also included is the original hang tag. This particular 728 appears to me to be a little better than usual with highly figured wood and a gold oval escutcheon near the toe. The butt is original too and hardly ever grounded as can be seen in the photos; so often these have been modified with a pad. The Model 728 is a fantastic little English hand made side-by-side gun, made before the days of mass produced CNC machined guns. This gun is slightly used – it bagged several quail and a pheasant in its one and only outing last season – but is in excellent although not quite perfect condition. The pictures tell the story. I think these guns are a great value and a good investment. I’ve seen them appreciate considerably on these pages even in just the last year. They aren’t bespoke guns but they do exhibit fine English craftsmanship. This 728 is a gun you can be proud of in any company but at a fraction of the cost of a bespoke gun. Price: $7,500*

Ithaca NID 20 ga Skeet Side-by-Side Fully Optioned: We have a Ithaca NID 20 ga skeet , the gun has 26” barrels that are marked SKT/SKT , EJT , SST , Beavertail , Vent Rib , LOP 14” , DAC 1 3/8 DAH 2 3/8 , no cracks or splits in the wood , bores are perfect , the gun was built in1936 . This is a VERY hard gun to find. Price: $6,995

Thomas Bland – 12g BLE, LONDON, 1934, GAME SCENE ENGR, 28”, 6LBS. 5OZ — Thomas Bland – 12g BLE, LONDON, 1934, GAME SCENE ENGRAVING, 28”, 6LBS. 5OZ

Thomas Bland – 12g BLE, LONDON, 1934, GAME SCENE ENGRAVING, 28”, 6LBS. 5OZ: Thomas Bland, Year 1934, 12 Gauge, 6lb 5oz, Chokes IC/IC, LOP 14 5/8″, DAH 2 1/4″, DAC 1 7/16″ Serial Number: 18053 Thomas Bland & Sons of London have been makers of fine shotguns since 1867 and in Birmingham starting in 1840 and are still in business today! The guns of the early 20th century were known to be very well made and respected side by sides. This gun, sn18053 made in 1934 or so, is an exceptional example with gorgeous engraving comprised of perfectly executed banknote style scroll and detailed dog and game bird scenes, covering 95% of the receiver. Even the trigger guard has a wonderful dog scene and tasteful scroll. The condition of this fine boxlock ejector gun is superb as well with over 70% bold case color and 98% barrel blue, clear sharp lettering, perfect screws, perfect wood to metal fit, extraordinary original flat top checkering with mullered borders, mirror bores, mechanics that are strong and excellent with barrels tight on hinge pin and breech face like a new gun. Demonstrating the English perfection in gun making, the gun weighs in at 6lbs. 5oz. and balances dead on the hinge pin making it lightning fast and pleasurable in hand. Still in proof with 2 ½” chambers and a bore diameter of .730 right barrel, .732 left barrel, the gun is a crisp, clean, and attractive London made double. A great gun for upland game and sporting clays, a gun that will please for decades, it is also a sound value and an affordable, high quality sporting gun. Vintage Thomas Bland & Son guns are not easy to find, so don’t let this one get past you. Price: $5,450*

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January 16, 2023 by Gregg

JULES BURY BEST SIDE-BY-SIDE SIDELOCK SHOTGUN: From Liege in Belgium and hand finished by one of Belgium’s most distinguished gunmakers Lebeau Courally. H&H style action with exquisite engraving and beautiful wood. Manufacturer: Jules Bury Model: Best Caliber Info: 12 Gauge Ejectors: Yes Condition: New Metal Condition: New Barrels: 28 3/8″ Action: Sidelock: Side by Side Triggers: Double Gauge: 12 Gauge Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ Stock Heel: 2 1/4″ Stock Cast: Off Fore End: Splinter LOP: 14 3/4″ Rib: Concave File Cut Chokes: IC/M Price: $22,050*

John Rigby & Co. SxS Hammer Dbl. Rifle: #1220A JOHN RIGBY & CO. DBL. RIFLE,450 X 3 1/4”, SN 156XX, 26” bbl., receiver nicely engraved in a floral pattern, outside hammers with hammer safeties, folding peep sight folds to use open sights, 2 leaf rear sight, ivory bead front sight, checkered PG stock with PG cap, checkered steel buttplate, rib marked “John Rigby & Comp. Dublin & London”, exc. bores, 99% blue on bbls., 95% casehardening colors on receiver thinning, retracking firing pins, oak & leather John Rigby & Comp. case with label inside lid, complete with mold, cartridges & re & decapper, bullet seating tool, extra parts in ivory container, top of case stamped with “JA Jameson”. Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .450/400 3 1/4″. Price: $12,000*

Parker – GHE Grade, SxS, **RARE #1 Frame**, 12ga. 28″ Barrels Choked F/F:
Special steel barrels, perfect untouched screws, 20% case color hardening, numerous small nicks in wood, dogs head butt plate, double trigger, auto ejector, splinter forend, completely original gun, pistol grip, just a very nice honest gun from an estate, very nice condition. 6 lbs. 12 oz. 14″ x 1 3/4″ x 3″ Price: $5,250*

Browning Superposed Superlight 20 ga Grade 1 OU Shotgun: Offered for sale is a 20-gauge Browning Belgium Superposed Superlight manufactured in 1970. This dynamic upland bird gun has 26 ½ inch vented rib barrels, choked Improved Cylinder/Modified, 2 ¾ inch chambers. This Superlight sports a rounded frame, a slim field forearm, a straight walnut stock with a long tang trigger guard, safety tang with barrel selector, rubber recoil pad and grade 1 scroll engraving. The stock measures LOP 14 ½, DAC 1 1/2 and DAH 2 1/8. Overall, this gun weighs in at 6 lbs. This shotgun has a little character wear at the carry points and few scratches from days in the field but overall this is a nice Superposed that locks up good and tight. Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: Browning Model: Superposed Superlight Grade I Barrel Length: 26 1/2″ Stock Comb: 1 1/2″ Stock Heel: 2 1/8″ LOP: 14 1/4″ Weight: 6 lbs Manufacture Date: 1970 Chokes: IC / Mod Price: $3,900*

RIZZINI AURUM SCALED FRAME 28GA 30” GAME SCENE & SCROLL ENGRAVED CASE COLORED ACTION EXCELLENT CONDITION IN BOX WITH ALL PAPERWORK AND ACCESSORIES: Rizzini Aurum 28ga 30″ vent rib barrels with excellent bores 3″ chamber All five original chokes cylinder-full LOP 14 1/2″ DAC 1 7/16″ DAH 2 1/4″ Cast off 1/4″ 5lbs 13 oz Game scene and scroll engraved case colored action. Original box with all paperwork and accessories. Excellent condition scaled frame gun with very little use. Price: $3,000

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December 18, 2022 by Gregg

Exceedingly rare and fine Parker DHE 410ga with PGCA letter – investment grade!: Exceptionally rare and fine original Parker DHE 410ga. This gun is a very rare transition gun made without “Parker” engraved on the frame. Made in late 1933 on a “000” frame with original 26″ Titanic steel barrels. The gun was made with original splinter forend, double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Engraved in typical DHE grade pattern for the era. Mounted with a very nice original American Walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with original Skeleton buttplate. The gun remains in excellent original condition. The barrels retain nearly all of an older professionally restored finish. The action retains about 1/3 of its light original case color which has toned. Stocks are sound and excellent and retain about 95% of their original finish with only minor handling marks. The skeleton buttplate is excellent. Bores are brilliant and shiny and the gun is in perfect mechanical condition with perfect screws throughout. This gun matches the PGCA letter exactly as found and should be considered investment quality throughout. Price: $64,950*

JAMES PURDEY BEST QUALITY 12 GAUGE COMPOSED PAIR SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS: COMPOSED PAIR, 12 GAUGE, SIDELOCK EJECTOR, 28″ BARRELS, CHOKES IMPROVED CYLINDER & IMPROVED MODIFIED, 2-1/2″, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, AUTOMATIC SAFETIES, STRAIGHT HAND GRIPS, SPLINTER FORE-ENDS, LEATHER COVERED RECOIL PADS, 6 LBS 6 OZ, 15-1/2″ LOP Composed pair of 12 gauge sidelock ejector game guns. Both blacked round 28″ chopper lump nitro proved steel barrels with ejectors, 2-1/2″ chambers, choked Improved Cylinder and Improved Modified and a tapered, smooth, concave game rib with a steel front beads. Ribs are engraved “J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDELY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.”. Ribs near the breeches with “1” and “2” in gold. The case color hardened finished action bodies are adorned with rose bouquets and scrolls and beaded fences. The bottoms of the lockplates are engraved “J PURDEY & SONS LONDON ENGLAND”. Blacked scroll engraved top levers with “1” and “2” in gold inside an oval with both sides checkered thumb pieces and “SAFE” gold inlay on top tangs ahead of engraved and checkered slide safties. The Beesley assisted opening sidelock actions are fit with smooth, fire blued double triggers protected by engraved trigger guards, cocking indicators, disc-set strikers and automatic safeties. Well figured reddish-brown walnut stocks with checkered English straight hand grips and drop points. The straight hand grips are supported by long engraved bottom straps with serial numbers. Splinter forends with matching checkering and Anson style push button releases. The exterior steel of forends are similarly engraved. Forend tips with “1” & “2” in gold. 15-1/2″ LOP’s to a 1/2″ leather covered recol pad. Guns reside in the makers double leather motor case. Price: $57,900*

REMINGTON 1894 EE GRADE 16 GAUGE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN: 28 inch barrels with excellent bores. Choked Full and Mod. Pistol grip walnut stocks 14 LOP. 2-piece steel buttplate. Checkering is excellent. Receiver has game scenes on both sides. The bottom has a deer scene. According to Charley Simmer there were less half a dozen EE grade made in the 16 gauge. I have this in my personal collection for many years. Price: $39,500*

Browning BSS Sporter 20ga SxS: 26″ barrels Choked Improved cylinder and Modified In As New Condition with Factory Box and Owners Manual.
Made in 1982. Price: $3,399*

Browning Citori Sporter 20ga OU Shotgun: 26″ barrels Chambered for both 2 3/4″ And 3″ Shells. Choked Improved Cylinder and Modified. Straight Grip Stock with Schnabel Forearm in As New Condition with box. Made in 1981. Price: $2,349*

FYI: DogsandDoubles.com is a not a gun dealer. We do not sell firearms. We do not have an FFL. The guns you see listed here are from Gunsinternational.com, a site DogsandDoubles.com is not affiliated with in any way. The accuracy of these listings from Gunsinternational.com has not been verified by Dogs and Doubles. All information and images have been provided by the sellers. Buyers are responsible for verifying the physical condition and specifications of the listed items. Dogs and Doubles suggests you and a qualified gunsmith physically inspect an item before purchasing.

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November 20, 2022 by Gregg

Fabbri Best Grade “Funeral” Sidelock 12 ga. O/U Shotgun: Fabbri Best Grade “Funeral” Gold Line Sidelock 12 gauge O/U shotgun. Masterfully hand-made in 1972 by Armi Fabbri this “pigeon” configured O/U comes with two original 30” sets of Bohler Super Blitz steel barrels. Both sets are identical in that they are fitted with “flat” vent ribs that taper from 7/16” to 5/16” and have brass front and mid beads. The set marked “I” is choked .020” Modified and .035” Full. Set “II” is choked .035” Full and .043” XXFull. The sidelock receiver was engraved by Italian master engraver Ferruccio Iora in the minimalistic “Funeral” style which features very fine, and very difficult to execute gold wire on a “black” finished frame. In the case of this gun “less is more” as you will surely agree, this is a splendid looking Fabbri. The stock and forearm were fashioned from a beautiful piece of walnut. The forearm is fitted with an Anson style push button release. The buttstock has a right-hand palm swell. As the presents it has a 14 ¾” LOP over several spacers and a recoil pad. The DAC is 1 3/8” and the DAH is 1 3/8” with about ¼” right hand cast. Although the dimensions are very shootable, you will agree that a new stock is in order. Tulio Fabbri estimates $10k to restock the gun by the factory. Whereas it could be professionally restocked here in the states for considerably less money! Of course, this is a Fabbri which indicates it is one of the very best guns in the world from both a materials standpoint and from a fit and finish perspective! The gun weighs 7 lbs. 11 oz., and balances beautifully. Overall condition is 98%+. In all regards this is one of the finest guns in the world and this very gun would be approximately $200k to replace. Cased in maker’s leather luggage case. SN: E463 Price: $75,000*

Browning Superposed Pointer Grade O/U Shotgun 20ga: R. Dewil Signed and Master Engraved Belgian Browning 20 Gauge Pointer Grade Superposed Shotgun. Manufactured in 1963. Chokes marked “**-“/”**”, and 3-inch chambers with automatic ejectors. Signed “R.DEWIL” on the left side for Browning Master Engraver Rene Dewil. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both measure .615 inches; choke constriction .001/.001 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.034 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 7 oz. Price: $12,995*

W&C Scott “The BoWood” 20ga BLE – 26” – DT – M/F – Brilliant Color Case – A&F Import – High Condition Rare English Double – Maker’s Case: W&C Scott “The BoWood” 20ga BLE – 26” – DT – M/F – Brilliant Color Case – Imported by Abercrombie & Fitch as Stamped on Barrels under forend – High Condition Rare English Double – Maker’s Case – Lightweight Game Gun. Serial Number: 146250 Condition: High Condition English Double Triggers: Double Stock: English Grip Stock Comb: 1 3/8” Stock Heel: 2 1/8” Stock Cast: “OFF” slight right hand Fore End: Splinter Butt Pad: Checkered butt LOP: 14 3/4” Rib: Game Rib Concave Finish: All Original Weight: 5 lbs 9 ozs Chokes: Mod/Full Price: $9,995*

Winchester – Model 21, SxS, 20ga. 28″ Barrels Choked M/F: Semi-fancy American black walnut pistol grip stock, factory Winchester butt plate, double triggers, splinter forend, solid matte rib, automatic ejectors, light handling marks on wood, 95% barrel, receiver, and metal bluing, super clean and tight gun, terrific pre-war configuration. 6 lbs. 4 oz. 14″ x 1 ½” x 2 ½”. Price: $9,500*

PARKER VHE 12 GAUGE 1/2 FRAME: #241XXX 1/2 FRAME 28″ .006 AND .008 2 3/4″ SOLID RIB DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP HAWKINS PAD EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING MARKS 7LBS 3OZ DAH 2 7/16″ DAC 1 5/8″ LOP 14 7/8″ Price: $8,950*

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November 13, 2022 by Gregg

Francotte – 20E, SxS, 20ga. 26″ Barrels Choked SK/IM. ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CASE INCLUDED. MAKE OFFER: Semi pistol grip, small leather face pad, double trigger, AE, Abercrombie and Fitch gun in A&F case with all of its accessories. Sideclip, 3rd fastener, 90% plus case color, barrel blue and wood finish. Not a screw has been turned. Untouched great gun, splinter forend. A Great, Great untouched gun. 5 lbs. 6 oz. 14 ½” x 1 3/8″ x 2 ½” Price: $9,995*

Parker Brothers VHE SXS Shotgun 26″ Barrels 16 GA: 2 1/2″ chambers, IC/MOD (.005/.010), #1 Frame, double triggers, auto-ejectors, auto-safety, splinter forearm, capped pistol grip stock with replacement butt plate, 14 5/16″ LOP, 2 3/4″ DAH, approximately 90% barrel blue, shiny bores with very light dents in both bores, traces of case color, crisp engraving and unmarked screws, approximately 80% stock finishes with scratches and bruises. All original, except the replacement butt plate. Serial# 233840. Made in 1930. Price: $3,749*

BROWNING BSS SPORTER, 20 GA: SPECIAL ORDER WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREARM, 26” IMPROVED CYLINDER & MOD. 99+% COND. Price: $3,295*

WEBLEY & SCOTT, BIRMINGHAM, MODEL 700 12 GAUGE: WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD, BIRMINGHAM, MODEL 700 12 GAUGE, 28″ BARRELS, IMP CYL. (.010) AND FULL (.035), 2 3/4″ CHAMBERS, 99% BRIGHT BLUE MIRROR PERFECT BORES, SINGLE SIGHT, AUTO-EJECTORS, BARRELS RING NICELY. BOXLOCK FRAME WITH ATTRACTIVE ACANTHUS SCROLL ENGRAVING PATTERN, VIVID CASE COLOR, PERFECT ENGRAVED SCREWS, AUTO SAFETY, STRONG EJECTORS, TIGHT ON FACE. ROUND KNOB GRIP STOCK, SPLINTER FOREARM, EXCELLENT WOOD AND CHECKERING, CARVED BUTT, OVAL STOCK INLAY NOT ENGRAVED, 1 1/4″ X 2 1/4″ X 14 3/4″, 6 POUNDS 4 OUNCES. GREAT LITTLE UPLAND GAME GUN, PROBABLY 1950s – 1960s VINTAGE. Price: $2,750*

ITHACA 100, 20 GA. 28” MOD & FULL, ENGRAVED RECEIVER, WITH MALLARD DUCK IN FLIGHT, AND ROOSTER PHEASANT IN FLIGHT, 99% COND: SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER, SPLINTER FOREARM, CHROME LINED BARRELS. Price: $2,495*

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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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