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Engraved Meriden Firearms Co. A.J. Aubrey SxS 12 GA Shotgun
Guns International #: 103448101 Seller's Inventory #: 52386
Category: Shotguns - American Double - Shotguns - Doubles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1342
Total Number of Listings: 25479
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #1472, 12 GA (2 3/4" chambers), 32 inch Laminated Steel barrels with very good bores with scattered light pitting choked full and about full. This is the A.J. Aubrey side by side hammerless shotgun manufactured by the Meriden Fire Arms Company in Meriden, CT which was owned and operated by Sears, Roebuck & Co. producing firearms from 1905 to 1911 with the shotgun line named after the Sears treasurer Albert James Aubrey (A.J. Aubrey) who served many roles and was eventually President of the Firearms Division at Meriden with 8 firearms patents in his name. They are highly regarded as high quality guns that could be sold at a fraction of the cost of fine English ones. This early example features beautifully done foliate engraving on the frame and has the rarely seen Aubrey's patented "Disappearing Sight" on the mid rib, patent #839,535, which was used on higher grade shotguns. The barrels show much of the original Browned twist pattern with areas of finish loss on the left tube and a few scattered freckles and stains. The rib is marked "MFD BY THE MERIDEN FIRE ARMS CO..MERIDEN,CONN.PAT.APPLIED FOR". The engraved receiver is marked "THE A.J. AUBREY" on each side plate and shows much of the original case-colors with crisp deep engraving. The checkered stock and forearm are both solid with scattered old contusions and finish level scratches. It sports the original hard rubber grip cap and flying duck logo A.J. Aubrey butt plate. Mechanically it functions properly with the barrels on face and a tight lock up, the lever resting just slightly left of center. The LOP is 13 3/4" with drops of 1 ½" and 3" at the comb and heel respectively. A beautiful example of these higher grade shotguns sold by Sears. FFL or C&R
Price: $1,295.00
Curio/Relic: Yes