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Category - Sarasqueta Shotguns - Shotguns - Spanish Double

Category
Sarasqueta Shotguns
Shotguns - Spanish Double

V. Sarasqueta 16 Ga. – SIDELOCK STUNNING WOOD DELUXE MODEL

Description:
General Specs: Victor Sarasqueta, 1962, 16 Gauge, 6lbs. 6oz., Chokes SK/LM, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 3/4", DAC 1 3/8"
Serial Number:  146196 

Victor Sarasqueta from Eibar, Spain began in 1883 and operated for a century producing fine side x side shotguns and rifles modeled after British BEST guns.  Victor Sarasqueta sidelock guns are well known as superior guns sold at affordable prices.  There were other “Sarasqueta” makers based in Spain, but the VICTOR SARASQUETA guns were the premium guns under that name.  In fact, in 1902 Victor Sarasqueta was awarded a Royal Warrant as purveyor of guns to the King of Spain, a very high honor indeed.  This gun, (a Model 8E?) built in 1961, is a full hand-detachable sidelock hand engraved with open banknote style engraving.  This is not the rudimentary Spanish engraving encountered on lesser guns.  A close look at the photos will reveal engraving as good as any of its style.  This gun, sn146196, was built as a fine upland gun with 26” barrels choked SK/LM.  Still in amazing condition, the action retains 65% factory case color, the engraving is clear and sharp, the mechanics superb with crisp trigger pulls, articulating front trigger, strong well-timed ejectors, excellent screws, auto safety functioning as designed.  The lock up is extra strong with double underlug bites with a hidden third bite. The finely struck chopper lump barrels have tight ribs, mirror shiny bores, 2 ¾” chambers, and 98% factory blue.  The wood-to-metal fit is excellent all around, the fine 28lpi checkering sharp and damage free, the drop points well defined, the diamond shaped wrist is elegant, and the English style grip is just plain classy.  The wood is near exhibition quality Turkish walnut with a hand-rubbed oil finish showing normal field marks.  This gun has been very well cared for and maintained in its 64 years of existence.  We stripped the action and forend iron, Ultrasonic cleaned and scrubbed all parts to shiny metal, inspected all for integrity and function, lubricated and reassembled, providing you a VFI CERTIFIED GUN, a $450 service in our shop.  VFI CERTIFIED GUNS have a 90-day mechanical warranty.  The Victor Sarasqueta is an incredible value in a BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN.  You just can’t touch a gun of this quality and class for anywhere near the price.  The workmanship and quality of the mechanics are notably superior to lesser guns at well under half the cost of a like British maker.  At 6 pounds 6 ounces and balanced 1/8” forward of the hinge pin, it is a dynamic gun capable of the heaviest modern loads for fowl, upland game, or sporting clays.  We can alter stock dimensions within a few days of purchase if you need.  We do the very best leather covered pads if you prefer that premium mount, stick, and looks of a Purdey style pigskin covered pad.  At the price of this gun, you can afford the added niceties if you choose.  THIS GUN NEEDS NOTHING BUT A NEW HOME…IT IS READY FOR ANOTHER 100 YEARS.  See the specifications below.  Thanks for looking!


Barrels
Barrel Length:   25 3/4" chopper lump
Chokes:   .004/.014 SK/LM
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .664/.664
Wall Thickness:   .031/.033
% Blue:   98% factory blue
Chambers:   2 3/4"
Ribs:   smooth concave rib tight
Sights:  ivory front

Action
Action:   tight-Centered
Ejectors:   strong, timed
Receiver Condition:   65% factory case color
Screws:   excellent
Engraving:   sharp, clear; hand cut large scroll; better Spanish
Trigger Type:   front articulated; crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   long tang 90% blue

Stock
Type:   English/splinter; high figure feather crotch; drop points; diamond shaped wrist
LOP:   14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:   14 1/8"
DAH:   2 3/4"
DAC:   1 3/8"
Cast:   Heel 1/4" off
Checkering Condition:   26lpi; mullered border; excellent
Butt Treatment:   checkered butt

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.

Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: AZ, FL, GA, MI, MO, PA, TX, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $115.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge

Price: $4,950.00