Arrieta Model 803 Hand Detachable Sidelock 12 ga Side by side Shotgun
Guns International #: 103674183 Seller's Inventory #: 40953534
Category: Arrieta Shotguns - Shotguns - Spanish Double

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Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Member Since: 5/10/23
First Name: MALLARDS
Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT
State: Florida
Zip: 34428
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 794-3507
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
A refined Spanish “LEADER” sidelock shotgun with 1990 proofs, self-opening action, chopperlump barrels, and detailed game-scene engraving. With premium best-gun features such as hand-detachable sidelocks, a Holland & Holland-type self-opening mechanism, and classic straight-grip styling, this is an appealing collectible for admirers of finely built European sporting guns.
  • Blued steel chopperlump barrels, a premium barrel construction prized on fine shotguns
  • Single brass bead sight for a traditional, uncluttered sight picture
  • Matted concave solid rib marked “LEADER”
  • Decorative band of engraving at the breech
  • Factory marks on the right tube
  • Importer marks on the left tube
  • Spanish proof marks dated 1990 on the barrel flats
  • 2 3/4 inch chambers
  • Automatic ejectors for quick, positive shell ejection
  • Coin-finished hand-detachable sidelock bar-action
    • Hand-detachable sidelocks are a desirable high-grade feature, allowing the locks to be removed without tools
    • Bar-action design reflects classic best-gun construction
  • Holland & Holland-type self-opening mechanism located under the forend
    • A sought-after feature that assists the gun in opening smoothly and quickly
  • Hidden third fastener for added lock-up strength while preserving clean exterior lines
  • Bushed firing pins, a premium serviceability feature often found on fine guns
  • Double triggers for traditional right/left barrel control
  • Right-hand rolled trigger guard
  • Tang-mounted automatic safety
  • Engraving and decoration:
    • Scroll engraving surrounding finely cut game scenes
    • Left side depicts a pair of pointers and a pheasant cock
    • Underside depicts a mallard
    • Right side depicts a setter flushing mallards
    • Engraved forend iron complements the action engraving
  • Stock and furniture:
    • Nicely figured wood
    • Multi-point checkered forend
    • Anson button pushrod release
    • Straight grip stock for classic field-gun handling
    • Tear drop carved drop points
    • Checkered bare butt
  • Barrel and stock measurements, R/L:
    • Bore diameter measured nine inches from the breech: both proofed and measured 18.5 mm / .728 inches
    • Choke constriction: .019/.038 inches
    • Minimum wall thickness: .026/.028 inches
    • Drop at comb: 1 7/16 inches
    • Drop at heel: 2 inches
    • Length of pull: 14 3/4 inches
    • Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz.
  • Collector-focused highlights:
    • 1990-dated Spanish proofs support period authenticity
    • “LEADER” rib marking adds model identity and collector interest
    • Premium chopperlump barrel construction
    • Hand-detachable sidelock bar-action with Holland & Holland-type self-opening mechanism
    • Detailed multi-scene game engraving featuring pointers, pheasant, mallard, setter, and flushing mallards
    • Lightweight 6 lbs. 14 oz. configuration with classic straight grip and checkered bare butt for traditional field-gun appeal

Condition

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, some dried grease on the action, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Dried grease in the action causing hang-ups; otherwise, mechanically functions.

Price: $6,499.99

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Arrieta
Model: Sidelock
Serial Number: 36753
Barrel Length: 27 1/2 inch solid rib
Condition: 27 1/2 inch solid rib