Description
| General Specs: Arrieta, 1970, 12 Gauge, 6lbs. 6oz., Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 1/2″, DAH 2 3/16″, DAC 1 7/16″ Serial Number: 15351
Arrieta is among the finest Spanish shotguns produced in the true Basque traditions. Michael McIntosh praises Arrieta in his book “Best Guns” and in fact carried his Arrieta afield as much as any other gun he owned. The Basque makers were famous for making quality “copies” of other guns like the Holland and Holland sidelock this Arrieta mimics. The Arrieta Model 873 is from the upper end of the Arrieta line and has everything Arrieta offered except the self-opening feature. With a SEVEN pin hand-detachable sidelock action, intercepting safety sears, perfectly struck chopper lump barrels, auto safety, removable striker discs, articulated front trigger, stocked to the fences, tear drops at the end of the lock plates, cocking indicators, beetle back safety, 90% coverage Purdey rose and scroll engraving (done by hand, of course)… you have BEST GUN FEATURES AT A FRACTION OF THE PRICE of a British built gun! Arrieta closed its doors for a few years and is now back in operation having joined forces with Arrizabalaga, Spain’s preeminent gunmaker. They are available new and special order here in the states at William Larkin Moore, one of the premier European gun sellers in the USA. This Arrieta was built in 1970 and remains in very high condition and has factory finishes throughout. The 28” chopper lump barrels are perfectly struck and retain 99% of their dark blue, perfect mirror shiny bores, barrels tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face, ribs tight, no dents…just a perfect set of barrels choked IC/M, the perfect upland chokes for most feathered quarry and versatile at the clay games. The action retains 90% French Grey finish, sharp, clean, hand-cut engraving, perfect screws, trigger guard 90% factory blue, excellent mechanics. The English style stock has perfect layout through the wrist, nicely marbled English walnut, perfect checkering with mullered borders, and retains most all of its hand-rubbed oil finish. There are the usual light field marks in the wood. Buy this gun with confidence, a VFI CERTIFIED GUN with a 90-day mechanical warranty! We stripped the action and forend to the smallest parts, Ultrasonic cleaned and scrubbed all parts to shiny metal, inspected all parts for integrity and function, lubricated and reassembled, a $450 service in our shop. See the specifications below. FINDING A 12 GAUGE SIDELOCK GUN WITH 28” BARRELS WEIGHING JUST 6LBS. 6OZ. AND BALANCED TO PERFECTION 1/8” AHEAD OF THE HINGE PIN JUST IN TIME FOR THE UPLAND SEASON DOESN’T HAPPEN EVERY DAY. Most are well over 7lbs. We have priced this gun to be the best bargain on an upper level Arrieta on the internet, just in time for some summer clays to practice for the upcoming upland season. Don’t hesitate or she’ll be gone! Thanks for looking.
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| Barrels |
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| Barrel Length: 28″ chopper lump barrels Chokes: .009/.019 IC/M Bores: mirror Bore Diameter: .729/.730 Wall Thickness: .028/.030 % Blue: 99% factory blue Chambers: 2 3/4″ Ribs: tight-bells Sights: FRT brass |
| Action |
| Action: tight-Right of Center Ejectors: timed, strong Receiver Condition: 90% French Grey Screws: perfect Engraving: 90% coverage rose & scroll; sharp, clear; hand engraved Trigger Type: double Articulated-crisp Trigger Guard Color: 90% factory blue with rolled right edge |
| Stock |
| Type: English/splinter; well figured Euro walnut LOP: 14 1/2″ LOP To End Of Wood: 13 5/8″ DAH: 2 3/16″ DAC: 1 7/16″ Cast: neutral Checkering Condition: perfect Butt Treatment: VFI leather covered pad |
| 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 |
| Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.) Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI Shipping & Insurance: Ground $115.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on 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. |
