Arrieta Model 803 Hand Detachable Sidelock 12 ga Side by side Shotgun

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.

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

Price: $6,499.99