GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
FINE SMALL GAUGE ARRIZABALAGA SIDELOCK EJECTOR "ENGLISH SCROLL" MODEL GAME GUN.ArrizabalagaSXS English Scroll1456220GAMODERNCal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 27-7/8" Chopper lump bbls with flat, matted game rib are engraved "MADE FOR J. RIGBY & CO, LONDON." on top of right bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Coin finished, small frame, H&H "Royal" type sidelock action features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, hand detachable sidelocks, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in full coverage classic H&H style with varying sized open shaded scroll within geometric borders. Makers name is in H&H type device on each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action over "EIBAR". Single beaded trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Well marbled and figured European walnut "Prince of Wales" round knob grip buttstock measures 14-5/8" over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and silver oval on toe line engraved "R. S." Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.616, right - .616. Bore restrictions: left - .011 (lt mod), right - .004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-11/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Cast: approx 1/2" on. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8". CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with faint firing halos on breechface, with some light handling and assembly marks, and some congealed oil in action. Mechanically excellent. This well made shotgun currently retails at over $27,000.00. 51033-17 MGM302 (5,000-10,000)