As the auctioneer states, these guns were made in Italy by B. Rizzini for Sigarms (Sig Sauer) and the retailed by L.L. Bean. I’ve always thought they were great looking double and great deals. This one looks little used, and it even comes with its original case, chokes tubes, and accessories.
Lot 1477, Case for Sigarms L.L. Bean “New Englander” 28 Bore O/U Shotgun
Lot 1477, Cased Sigarms L.L. Bean “New Englander” 28 Bore O/U Shotgun: Made by B. Rizzini for Sigarms, this special series made exclusively for L.L. Bean of Maine. The gun is a boxlock over-under with auto ejectors, gold plated single selective trigger and non-auto safety. With the gun are interchangeable screw-in chokes. The barrels are fitted with a low profile matted ventilated rib with brass front bead. The well figured Turkish walnut, stock with ball grip and round nosed forend with Anson type push button release which is near fully checkered. Case colored frame. Both sides of the frame have “L.L. Bean” in gold. Bottom of frame has “New Englander” in gold. Housed in a “Sigarms” hard case with gray foam lining. Original paperwork is also included. CONDITION: Excellent as very lightly field used. Retains more than 97% original finish to both wood and metal. Checkering is crisp. Mechanics are crisp and bores are bright and shiny. Case is excellent with minor wear. JSL Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26 – 1/2″ Chamber: 2 – 3/4″ Choke: Tubes. Length Of Pull: 14 – 3/4″
Action Type: Top Lever Break Side by Side (SxS) with Single Trigger and Ejectors
Markings: The left side of the left barrel is marked “”BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN AND ASSEMBLED IN KOREA” and the right side of the right barrel is marked “B-S/S SPECIAL STEEL 20 GA. SHELLS – 2 ¾” AND 3””.
Barrel Length: 28″
Choke: The left barrel is choked Full and the right barrel is choked Modified.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The LOP measures 14 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the 1″ White Line rubber recoil pad. The stocks rate in about Good to Very Good overall condition.
Finish Originality: Factory Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with scattered pits and erosion. None of these threaten the ability of this gun to shoot and none compromise safe barrel wall thickness.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 65% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows thinning on the underside of the frame and the lower tang. The barrel at the chambers shows patches of finish loss as well. The remaining finish has begun to turn a plum color. This is a well used but still very functional and even attractive shotgun which is in the kind of condition where you wouldn’t mind taking this gun into the field and letting it earn a few more marks. The screw heads are serviceable but a bit worn. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Good to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and while the gun opens easily, there is no play once closed and with the forearm mounted. We have not fired this shotgun.
Beretta Model 626 ONYX SXS Shotgun Single Selective Trigger 28” MFD 1992, Factory Box Screw-In Chokes 20 Gauge
Action Type: Side by Side Top Lever Break Open Action, Single Selective Trigger, Ejectors
Barrel Length: The barrels are 28” in length with a full length solid rib.
Choke: This shotgun is equipped with screw-in “MobilChokes”. Both chokes are marked “PB-IC-SP ****”, or Improved Cylinder.
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a small silver bead at the front of the solid rib. The rear sight is a shallow “U” groove in the top of the rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a pistol grip, blued steel grip cap and a thin black solid rubber recoil pad marked on the rear surface with a “P. Beretta” logo.
Type of Finish: The barrels and receiver have a black matte finish. The forend tip is blued.
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger selector button is at the top of the safety. We have not fired this shotgun.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes with its original factory cardboard box.
Sigarms/ B.Rizzini Model TR-20 U
Sigarms/ B.Rizzini Model TR-20 U: Sigarms Model Aurora TR-20U 12 gauge over & under shotgun, English stock, 14 3/4″ pull to 1/2″ pad. 28″ vent-rib barrels with choke tubes. Case colored receiver. Gold SST Schnabel fore-end, deluxe checkering, ejectors. Manufactured by B. Rizzini, Italy. This gun has not been fired very much and is in excellent condition.
Here’s a great deal on a fantastic over-under. This gun was made in the early 2000s by Battista Rizzini for Sig Arms. It’s built on a proven action, and the single trigger is as reliable as any out there. With a straight grip, 28″ barrels, and choke tubes, it’s one gun that do it all.
This is a beautifully handling 20 gauge over/under on a true 20 ga frame built by B. Rizzini for Sig Arms.
Features:
Sig Arms Aurora TR20 O/U 28″, 20 gauge, Straight Grip
• Hand rubbed oil finished European walnut stocks
• 20 line per inch cut checkering
• Schnable forend
• Single selective trigger with automatic ejectors
• Monobloc construction with case color
• Polished blued barrels with hard chromed bores
• Full set of interchangeable choke tubes
L.L. BEAN New Englander Over-Under 28g, 28” barrels
I put a post about this gun the other day. The owner just knocked $300 off the price, making it an even better deal
If you’re looking for a 28 gauge O/U, here’s one that looks like a great deal.
These shotguns were built in Italy by Battista Rizzini, imported by SIGARMS, and sold through L.L. Bean for a few years – I think from around 2003-2004. This one is a TR-20 (same as B. Rizzini’s Aurum Classic) and it features an action machined from a solid block of alloy steel and hard-chromed bores.
L.L. BEAN New Englander Over-Under 28g, 28” barrels: Nicely figured round knob stock with thin black Pachmayr pad, single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, ventilated rib, 100% case coloring, bluing, and wood finish, lightly used, light and well balanced gun, at 6 lbs 2oz ( on my scale) with a long length of pull, includes upgraded factory case and 5 choke tubes. A great little upland gun. 14 7/8” x 1 ¼” x 2 ¼”. 6lbs. 3oz. Price: $1500 shipped
L.L. BEAN New Englander Over-Under 28g, 28” barrelsL.L. BEAN New Englander Over-Under 28g, 28” barrelsL.L. BEAN/SIGARMS New Englander Over-Under Shotgun
L.L. BEAN New Englander Over-Under 28g, 28” barrels
If you’re looking for a 28 gauge O/U, here’s one that looks like a great deal.
These shotguns were built in Italy by Battista Rizzini, imported by SIGARMS, and sold through L.L. Bean for a few years – I think from around 2003-2004. This one is a TR-20 (same as B. Rizzini’s Aurum Classic) and it features an action machined from a solid block of alloy steel and hard-chromed bores.
L.L. BEAN New Englander Over-Under 28g, 28” barrels: Nicely figured round knob stock with thin black Pachmayr pad, single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, ventilated rib, 100% case coloring, bluing, and wood finish, lightly used, light and well balanced gun, at 6 lbs 2oz ( on my scale) with a long length of pull, includes upgraded factory case and 5 choke tubes. A great little upland gun. 14 7/8” x 1 ¼” x 2 ¼”. 6lbs. 3oz. Price: $1800 shipped
L.L. BEAN New Englander Over-Under 28g, 28” barrelsL.L. BEAN New Englander Over-Under 28g, 28” barrelsL.L. BEAN/SIGARMS New Englander Over-Under Shotgun
Here’s a great deal in a small bore O/U. These doubles were made by Battista Rizzini for L.L. Bean, and they’re a lot of gun for the money. This one looks unfired.
I know I said I would be away for a few days, but I had to post this .410 O/U when I saw it pop up today. SigArms shotguns are nice doubles, and with 29″ bbls, almost all it’s original finish, and very fair price ($1,600) this one looks like a great deal. Get on it now.
Ejectors: Yes Trigger: Single Grip: Straight Grip Forend: Checkered Lop: 13 7/8 ” Pad thickness: 0.5 ” Type of butt: Rubber Pad Drop comb: 1 1/2 ” Drop heel: 2 1/4 ” Cast amount: 0 ” Weight: 6 lbs, oz
Manufactured in: Italy Manufacture Year: Finish: Case Colored Overall condition: Very Good Stock condition: Very Good Metal condition: Very Good Stock: Original finish Metal: Original finish
This nice Sigarms Aurora 20 gauge shotgun is on Gunbroker.com right now. Sig had these double barrel shotguns made for them by B. Rizzini about a decade ago. They were good deals back then and they’re great deals now. If your looking for a grouse and woodcock gun, this one would be hard to beat.
Here’s another good double barrel shotgun that’s up for auction: a Sigarms Aurora TT45 12g. This is a NO RESERVE auction and it ends June 10, 2012 17:40:00 PT.
Sigarms Aurora TT45 12ga, Over/Under Shotgun
These Sigarms Over & Under shotguns were made in Italy by B. Rizzini and the ones I’ve seen has been a solid, dependable guns. With 32″ bbls, this one looks like it would be ideal for targets. The going retail price on these today is $2000+. With some luck, you may be able to get this for quite a bit less.
When it comes to new double barrels, Rizzini shotguns are hard to beat. Proven and dependable, they’re one of the betters deals out there — especially if you’re looking for trim, field-style over-and-under.
