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

L.C. Smith Crown Grade 12 Gauge SxS (Rare Configuration)
L.C. Smith Crown Grade 12 Gauge SxS (Rare Configuration)

L.C. Smith Crown Grade 12 Gauge SxS (Rare Configuration): Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: L.C. Smith Model: Crown Serial Number: R31836 Barrel Length: 30 Gauge: 12 Gauge Stock Dimensions: 1 1/2″C x 2 1/4″H LOP: 14 1/4 Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz Chokes: Mod – Full Price: $14,500*

LOVENA SLE SxS 20GA
LOVENA SLE SxS 20GA

LOVENA SLE SxS 20GA: Lovena SLE SKS chambered in 20 Gauge, 31 inch side-by-side barrel, 15 inch length of pull, bright and shiny bore, comes with aftermarket pad. *note: there is a slight crack near the trigger well on wood stock. see pictures for image. The NRA grading condition for this USED firearm is Excellent. Dury’s Lifetime Warranty: All firearms purchased from Dury’s Gun Shop, NEW or USED, are covered by a lifetime warranty. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, any firearm purchased from Dury’s Gun Shop, Inc. for as long as it is owned by the purchaser. This warranty is not transferable. Price: $5,999.99*

Orvis XXV 20 Gauge Sidelock SxS Shotgun
Orvis XXV 20 Gauge Sidelock SxS Shotgun

Orvis XXV 20 Gauge Sidelock SxS Shotgun: Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: Orvis Model: XXV Serial Number: UA25043 Barrel Length: 25″ Gauge: 20 Gauge Stock Dimensions: 1 1/2″C x 2 1/4″H LOP: 14 Weight: 6 lbs Chokes: IC – Mod. Price: $3,950*

SKB 20Ga Model 605 OU Shotgun
SKB 20Ga Model 605 OU Shotgun

SKB 20Ga Model 605 OU Shotgun: 20 gauge SKB model 605 in excellent original condition. Built initially for the European market, this gun has a straight grip stock, single selective trigger, ejectors, and 143/8″LOP over a factory installed recoil pad. The receiver is coin finished and game-scene engraved. The gun has been fired but shows no almost no wear. It retains 99% of the original blue and wood finish. It has 28″ vent rib barrels and comes with 2 extended Remchokes. (IC and Mod). This is a great all-around gun for hunting or clays. Chambered for 2 3/4″ or 3″ shells. Price: $1,600*

Charles Daly - Miroku - Model 500 - SxS - 20ga 28" 3" M/F - As New in Original Box
Charles Daly – Miroku – Model 500 – SxS – 20ga 28″ 3″ M/F – As New in Original Box

Charles Daly – Miroku – Model 500 – SxS – 20ga 28″ 3″ M/F – As New in Original Box: Charles Daly (Miroku) Model 500 – 20ga, 3″, 28″ M/F, Extractor Bbls, LOP 14-1/4″, Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-5/8″, Very Slight Cast Off, Weight 6 lbs. 6 oz. I believe this gun was made in the early 1960s. Remains in MINT As New Original Condition with Original Box. Price: $1,450*

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Another great deal: A pair of sidelock 20g Arrietas, $5500…

Arrieta - Model 557 - Churchill Style Matched Pair 20g Sidelock SxS Shotguns
Arrieta – Model 557 – Churchill Style Matched Pair 20g Sidelock SxS Shotguns

Following the theme of this morning’s post, here’s are two more guns long on quality and short on price. They’re a pair of 20g Arrietas built with Churchill-style 25″ barrels & narrow ribs. They feature genuine hand detachable sidelocks, ejectors, decent engraving and even well cut drop points. At $5500, they’re a steal.

Short-barreled shotguns have always been around, and at times, they’ve caught on as fads. Francotte exported a lot of doubles with 26″ bbls to the U.S. at the end of the 19th century. They were marketed as “brush guns”.

Robert Churchill introduced his famous XXV shotguns with 25″ barrels around the time of the first World War and they were popular for decades. These guns are built on Robert Churchill’s principles. Like their British counterparts, I’m sure they’re very lively, dynamic doubles, perfect for grouse and woodcock hunting.

Arrieta – Model 557 – Churchill Style Matched Pair Sidelock SxS Shotguns: 20ga, 2-3/4″, 25″ CYL / IC (.000 / .005) Churchill Rib, Ejectors, Hand Detachable Locks, Double Triggers (Front Articulated),LOP 15-3/8″, Drop 1-3/8″ to 2-3/8″, Weight 6 lbs. – 4 oz. Excellent Condition – About 95+%. Price: $5500 for the pair

Arrieta - Model 557 - Churchill Style Matched Pair 20g Sidelock SxS Shotguns
Arrieta – Model 557 – Churchill Style Matched Pair 20g Sidelock SxS Shotguns
Arrieta - Model 557 - Churchill Style Matched Pair 20g Sidelock SxS Shotguns
Arrieta – Model 557 – Churchill Style Matched Pair 20g Sidelock SxS Shotguns
Arrieta - Model 557 - Churchill Style Matched Pair 20g Sidelock SxS Shotguns
Arrieta – Model 557 – Churchill Style Matched Pair 20g Sidelock SxS Shotguns
Arrieta - Model 557 - Churchill Style Matched Pair 20g Sidelock SxS Shotguns
Arrieta – Model 557 – Churchill Style Matched Pair 20g Sidelock SxS Shotguns

This week’s good shotguns: powered by Gunsinternational.com…

Holland & Holland .500BPE Double Rifle
Holland & Holland .500BPE Double Rifle

HOLLAND & HOLLAND DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE .500 3 1/4″: 27″ steel barrels, ramp front sight with folding night sight. Two leaf rear express sight. Lightly engraved back action locks and rebounding hammers. Stock dimensions LOP: 14 1/2″ Comb: 1 1/2″ Heel: 2 1/4″ Weight: 9lbs 2oz. Super untouched original barrel blue. The action and locks are lightly engraved and retain areas of casehardening with the remainder fading to a pleasing mottled gray. Mint bores and tight action. Beautiful wood and checkering. Left side of the receiver engraved “CHARGE 5 DRAMS, CASE 3 1/4 INCHES”. Price: 12,500

12 gauge A.H. Fox XE grade Double Barrel Shotgun
12 gauge A.H. Fox XE grade Double Barrel Shotgun

1916 Ansley H. Fox XE Grade 12ga: Serial # 23670, Made in 1916, Philadelphia, PA. This gun is in +95% Condition. Hand Engraving. This gun is a fine piece of American craftsmanship. This gun has been shot very little. 2 5/8” chambers, 28” bbls, Full & Mod, Chromox steel, #4 weight, 13 ¾” X 1 5/8” x 2 ¾”, 6lbs 13oz. Price: $11,995.00

12 gauge Churchill Double Barrel. Side-by-Side Shotgun
12 gauge Churchill Double Barrel. Side-by-Side Shotgun

CHURCHILL REGAL XXV ORIGINAL CASE: 12g Boxlock Ejectors: Nice original cased Churchill XXV Regal. 25” bbls. This Churchill is in very good condition and with a 59xx serial number is an early 30’s gun. Nice dimensions on a straight grip DAC 1 ½ X DAH 2 ¼ X LOP 14 to end of pad, with a 5/8 cast off for a right handed shooter. 6lbs. Priced to sell $3975.00.

16 gauge D.M. Lefever, #7 Grade, Double Barrel Shotgun
16 gauge D.M. Lefever, #7 Grade, Double Barrel Shotgun

DM LEFEVER #7 GRADE 16 GAUGE: 28″ MOD AND FULL 2 3/4 SINGLE SELECT TRIIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP EXCELLENT CONDITION THE WOOD IS PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED 6LB 6 OZ X 2 1/2 X 1 3/4 X 13 FROM REAR SINGLE TRIGGER. Price: $7,500.00

16 gauge Darne Halifax Double Barrel Shotgun
16 gauge Darne Halifax Double Barrel Shotgun

Darne Halifax 16 Gauge: Retains most of the case color on the action with blue in similar condition. 25 ½” bbls, 2 ½” chambers, double triggers, straight stock, 14 1/8″ LOP. 1 3/4″ DAC. 2 5/8″ DAH. 1/4″ cast on (for left-handed shooter), Price: $1,499.99