GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
GOLD ENCRUSTED SULLIVAN ARMS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS.SULLIVAN ARMSSXS2145412MODERN; IVORYCal. 12 ga. 27-5/8" and 31-7/8" Chopper lump bbls, both fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs, are marked "1" and "2" at rear portion of ribs. Top rights are engraved "Sullivan Arms Corporation - Indianapolis (Eibar Spain)". Tops of left bbls are gold inlaid "SULLIVAN". Breech ends are flush 2-color gold inlaid with triangles filled with scroll and raised gold inlaid blossoms. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish proofs for 3" chambers. H&H type self-opening assist springs are fitted to each bbl set. Blued sidelock action with H&H type detachable locks features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, and gold plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved with well cut acanthus and scroll highlighted by relief gold inlaid blossoms surrounding relief gold game scene of trio of ducks on bottom. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. Top lever with pierced thumbpiece is gold inlaid with "SAC" logo. Sideplates are also engraved with gold inlaid scenes; pair of dogs pointing a variety of fowl on left, and with a scene of dueling elk, one fallen, with cows looking on. Trigger guard with more acanthus scroll and blossoms, has SN gold inlaid at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over open sided black white line pad, and features fluted drop points, and relief carved attenuated acanthus with stippled background in lieu of checkering. More elaborately carved beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. BBL set no. "1" 27-5/8": Bore diameter: left -.723, right -.723. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.015 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4", drop at comb: 1-5/16". Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". BBL set no. "2" 31-7/8": Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (mod), right -.048 (extra full). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4", drop at comb: 1-1/4". Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Gun is accompanied by brown vinyl Perazzi case lined in green cloth, and contains keys. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue, considerably silvered on sides of ribs, and with some light marks. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their blue, silvered somewhat on beads and high points of relief carving. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with a number of light marks, and some deep dents along toe line. Old pad is petrified. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is good. An unusual, obviously top of the line offering, by this obscure company. "Certifiable pre-ban ivory" bead sights on both bbls. 50034-4 MGM347 (5,000-7,500)