Lot #3490
Lot #3492

Lot 3491: Arrieta/New England Arms Co. 20 Gauge Sidelock Side by Shotgun

Factory Engraved Arrieta/New England Arms Co. 20 Gauge Sidelock Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Lot 3491: Arrieta/New England Arms Co. 20 Gauge Sidelock Side by Shotgun

Factory Engraved Arrieta/New England Arms Co. 20 Gauge Sidelock Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,000

Factory Engraved Arrieta/New England Arms Co. 20 Gauge Sidelock Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: Arrieta
Model: Sidelock
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1609
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 333
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 2003 and built with steel barrels, single brass bead on the concave solid rib with light band of leafy engraving and a spray of floral scroll on the rib at the breech with "New England Arms Co." and "QUALITY POINT - Maine U.S.A.- Made in Spain" on the right and left barrels respectively, 2 3/4 inch chambers and chokes marked cylinder/improved cylinder. The casehardened hand detachable sidelock action displays floral scroll surrounding floral bouquets on each lock. The triggerguard has light scroll on the bow and "No 371-03" hand cut on the lower tang. Fitted with double triggers and an automatic tang safety with hand cut markings. Mounted in a nicely contrasted multipoint checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and Anson button release and straight grip stock with checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore nine inches from the breech measures .624/.623 inches; choke constriction .003/.008 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.035 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at the comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at the heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 14 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with minimal handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock and forearm checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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