“What friends I have, what days I treasure most, what places that I think about and smile . . . they are because shotguns are. Without them I would have been empty. They have made my life full.”

Gene Hill

Sportsman’s Legacy offers a curated inventory of fine shotguns, alpha-ordered by brand or gunmaker and within by gauge (small-to-large). Trade proposals for sporting firearms will be respectfully evaluated and inquiries regarding the consignment or outright sale of individual firearms or collections are invited.

Bertuzzi Ariete sidelock .410 with automatic hammers, color case, engraved, 3-inch, AA English, 5.6 pounds, 14.5-inch LOP, cased, 97 percent

Bertuzzi Ariete sidelock .410. Made in 1983 (date code “AL”) and imported by Bingham Limited, serial 5791 has 26.2-inch barrels (fixed C/IC, filed rib with single bead, 3-inch chambers, ejectors). Features include automatic-cocking hammers, mechanical safety, mechanical trigger, rolled guard and color case. WOOD: Shaped from AAA-grade English walnut with dynamic figure, appointments include borderless wrap checkering, drop points, straight grip and a checkered butt. ENGRAVING: The action, hammers, lever, tang forend release and barrels are gracefully accented with gold wire. The maker’s crest (splinter), serial and original owner’s initials (guard) are also in gold. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 5.6 pounds, length-of-pull is 14.5 inches, drops are 1.6 and 2.2 inches, and cast off is approximately .20-inch. CONDITION: Bores are strong and bright. Mechanics are enthusiastic. Barrel blue is approximately 97 percent with ghosted thinning near the muzzles. Colors are vivid. Overcoat has thinned along the tang. Gold wire is solid (no breaks). The forend has a splinter at the forward right. Wood is otherwise over 95 percent with a scattering of light rubs and minor field impressions. CASE: A locking Nirroli leather case with maker’s label, key and snap caps is included and shows in excellent condition both inside and out. The price is firm and layaway is available. $18,500 plus shipping.


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David McKay Brown 20 true pair, 1990, scaled round trigger plate action, IC/M, 6.0 pounds, 14.75, 97 percent

David McKay Brown round action 20 gauge true pair. Bearing 1990 London proofs, serials 7457 & 7458 are superlative game guns with scaled frames and trigger plate actions. Identical in configuration, barrels are 27.25 inches (fixed IC/M, game ribs, 2.75-inch chambers, ejectors). Safeties are automatic. HISTORY: Held in trust by a hunting partner of the original owner since his passing, they are known to be but lightly hunted. ENGRAVING: Each action is dressed with an intricate pattern of scroll to full coverage. Patterns extend over the tangs, levers and latches. Gun numbers and “SAFE” appear in gold. Action screws and latch plungers are fired. Toe line initial plates are engraved “TJM”. DIMENSIONS: Weights are 6.0 pounds. Lengths-of-pull are 14.75 inches, drops are 1.4 and 2.1 inches, and cast offs are approximately .30-inch. CONDITION: Bores crowd pristine. Barrels are full on face. Levers naturally rest right. Ejectors snick with purpose and trigger pulls are crisp. GUN 1: Blue over the barrels and guard is at least 97 percent. Colors are vivid. Wood is also 97 percent with a scattering of small impressions near the butt above the toe line (right side). GUN 2: Blue over the barrels and guard is approximately 97 percent with an occasional microscratch. Colors are vivid. Wood is approximately 97 percent with a few minor rubs and the same small impressions as Gun 1. The lower tang point is slightly proud of the toe line. INCLUSIONS: No case or papers are present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $85,000 plus shipping.


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Browning Superposed Lightning 12 special order two-barrel set, 1975, letter, cased, new condition

Browning Superposed Lightning 12-gauge two-barrel set. A special order from 1975 (factory letter included), serial 40600S75 (barrels matching and numbered “1” and “2”), it has seen fewer than 50 rounds since proof. Barrel 1 is 26.5 inches (fixed IC/M) and barrel 2 is 28 inches (fixed M/F). Both sets have matted vent ribs with single silver beads, 2.75-inch chambers and ejectors. Additional features include a mechanical safety/selector and single mechanical trigger. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with 28-inch barrels) is 7.2 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.25 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is approximately .25-inch. CONDITION: All aspects are essentially new with but trace indications of handling. INCLUSIONS: A locking Browning takedown case with key and blank warranty card is present and remains in excellent condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $6,500 plus shipping.


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Famars ML 20 gauge, 29.8-inch, 3-inch, AAA Turkish, Gamba, 6.6 pounds, 97 percent

Famars Model ML 20 gauge. Serial 1266 wears 29.8-inch barrels (solid rib, fixed IC/M, 3-inch chambers, ejectors). Features include an automatic safety, single inertia trigger (no selector) and rolled guard. WOOD: Stocked in AAA-grade Turkish walnut, appointments include 26 lines-per inch wrap checkering with double borders and a checkered butt. ENGRAVING: Signed by L. Gamba, Inc., full coverage includes field scenes (pheasants and grouse) spanning right and left as well as the receiver bottom (woodcock), each surrounded by delicate leafy vine. Forend furniture, lever and tangs are similarly dressed. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.6 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.5 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is approximately .35-inch. CONDITION: The bores are strong and bright, barrels full on face, mechanics solid and the opening lever rests well right. Barrel finish is approximately 97 percent with a few trace points of thinning and ghosted freckles on the left side near the muzzles. Receiver and wood are approximately 99 percent. No case or papers. The price is firm and layaway is available. Trades for fine sporting rifles (particularly customs, rimfires and dangerous game calibers) and handguns will be respectfully considered. $9,500 plus shipping.


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Famars Excalibur BLR 12 gauge, 30-inch, 3-inch, Pasolini, Teague tubes, 14.2-inches, cased, 98 percent

Famars Excalibur BLR 12 gauge. Serial F0616 has 30-inch barrels with a solid hand-filed rib (tapering to .280-inch at muzzle, single bead), Teague flush choke tubes (5x: SK/IC/M/IM/F, wrench), 3-inch chambers and ejectors. Features include a round body action, mechanical safety and a single inertia trigger (no selector). WOOD: Stocked in AAA-grade walnut with fine flowing highlights, appointments include wrapping 26 lines-per-inch bordered checkering, round knob and a checkered butt. ENGRAVING: Signed by A. Pasolini, a contrasting leafy vine pattern extends over the action, forend furniture, lever, guard and tangs to full coverage. “SAFE” appears in gold. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.0 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.2 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is approximately .375-inch. CONDITION: The bores are strong and bright. Barrels are full on face and the opening lever rests well right. Metal finish is at least 98 percent with ghosted thinning near the muzzles. Wood is approximately 99 percent. CASE: A factory takedown case with extra springs and pins, snaps and a stock tool is present. The price is firm and layaway is available. Trades for fine sporting rifles (particularly customs, rimfires and dangerous game calibers) and handguns will be respectfully considered. $17,500 plus shipping.


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Caesar Guerini Magnus Sporting 12 gauge, 2004, 30-inch, 14.65-inch, engraved, English, new in case

Caesar Guerini Magnus Sporting 12 gauge. Absolutely new and unfired, serial 104129 was made in 2004 and has 30-inch barrels with a vent rib (.485-inch wide, matted, double beads), Selectachoke external tubes, vented middle rib, ejectors and 2.75-inch chambers CHOKES: 6x – C/S/IC/IC/LM/M). Features include a mechanical safety with selector, inertia trigger (adjustable position, checkered face) and an English walnut stock (wrap checkering, Schnabel, right hand palm swell, satin finish). ENGRAVING: The action is dressed with three game scenes surrounded by floral scroll. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.2 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.65 inches measured with trigger position as shown. Drops are 1.5 and 2.25 inches, and cast off is approximately .50-inch. INCLUSIONS: A takedown hard case, logo slips, stock wrench, papers and a catalog are present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,500 plus shipping.


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Holland & Holland Royal 12 gauge two-barrel set, 1926, fantastic dimensions, oak & leather case, 98 percent

Holland & Holland Royal 12 gauge hand-detachable sidelock ejector with two barrel sets. Made in 1926 and refurbished in the late 1970s, serial number 30786 presents at 98% overall condition while offering both features and measurements for outstanding field service no matter the circumstance. BARRELS: Both barrel sets are 27-inches long with 2.75-inch chambers, properly serialed and proofed. Each has a swamped rib with single bead. Number 1 is choked C/IC and number 1C is F/F. FEATURES: Rolled trigger guard, articulated front trigger, tuned ejectors and automatic safety. EMBELLISHMENT: The action is adorned with Holland’s elegant bordered scroll, the maker’s name appearing in ribbons on either side, “Royal Self-Opener” and patent date on the bottom and “Royal Ejector” on the opening lever. The pattern also graces the forend furniture, top lever, guard, safety and tangs, then continues two inches along the barrels and ribs. Gold highlights include “Holland & Holland” and “13. Brunton Street, London” on the barrels, “1” on the splinter and top lever, “1” and “1C” on the respective barrels, “Safe” and the serial number on the lower tang. Pins, triggers and cocking indicators are gold plated as well. The side lever and top lever screw are finished in niter blue. Checkering is a fine, bordered pattern which wraps both forend and stock, and then reappears on the butt. The initial plate on the toe line remains blank. CONDITION: At least 98% as completely refurbished. Engraving remains without blemish. Both barrel sets are fully on face, ring proudly and retain nearly 100% of their rust blue. Forend wood is about 95%, with a pair of indentations on the bottom just forward of the action. Stock is 99%, with a few minor field impressions. The opening lever camps at center and ejectors pop with authority. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.4 pounds. Length-of-pull is 15.25 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.25 inches and cast off is approximately .35 inch. CASE: Oak and leather maker’s case with brass fittings and felt interior includes Holland & Holland snaps, oil bottle and ebony cleaning rod, two leather barrel covers (one branded “Holland & Holland”), leather-cased pull with brush and jag, maker’s label and keys. Initials “RJH” appear on the lid. The case itself remains in approximately 95% condition, with light general wear and a partial separation of the carry handle. The price is firm and layaway is available. Trades for fine sporting rifles (particularly customs, rimfires and dangerous game calibers) and handguns will be respectfully considered. $57,500 plus shipping.


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Merkel Model 126 SxS 12 gauge, 1934, seven-pin detachable sidelock, ejectors, 6.6 pounds, funeral finish, cased

Merkel Model 126 SxS 12 gauge game gun with detachable 7-pin sidelocks, ejectors and articulated front trigger. Serial 21509 (matching) indicates 1934 manufacture. Chambers retain their original 2.5-inch length. The 28.25-inch barrels are choked F/F and have a single ivory bead. The underside of the action is marked “Harald Nyborg, Odense” (importer). Wood features intricate checkering, an initial plate on the toe line and inletted ebony teardrops. A copy of original production card is included. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.6 pounds, length-of-pull is 15 inches, drops are 1.7 and 2.6 inches and cast off is approximately .5 inch. CONDITION: Barrels are fully on face and ring like the Bells of St. Mary’s. Both bores are bright and shiny. Barrels and action retain about 85% of what appears to be the original funeral (rust blue) finish, with some thinning on barrels. The forend has an impression on the right side. The stock has a 1-inch splice for added length. intricate checkering, initial plate and ebony teardrops. CASE: A newer oak/leather takedown case with snaps, oiler, ebony cleaning rods and field cover is included. One of the oak borders inside (at muzzle) has splintered and needs to be reattached. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,750 plus shipping.


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Parker Invincible 16 gauge upgrade, 1941, 28-inch M/F, outstanding engraving and gold relief, exceptional wood, 97 percent

Parker VHE 16 gauge upgraded to Invincible. Made circa 1941 and subsequently upgraded sans attribution, serial 242091 has 28-inch barrels (fixed M/F, single bead matted rib, 2.75-inch chambers, ejectors). Features include a #1 frame, side clips, three ribs, mechanical safety and a serialed single select trigger. STOCK: Crafted from exhibition English walnut, formalities include outstanding 28 lines-per-inch wrap checkering surrounding intricate fleurs and outlined with graceful curving borders on both beavertail and butt, drop point fleurs, gold mirror cap plate (blank) and a Pachmayr Olde English recoil pad. ENGRAVING: Superlative in theme as well as execution, the receiver wears full coverage highlighted by pheasant, ducks and an immodest grouse. Additional gold appointments include leaf accents, logo, serial, “SAFE” and wire borders. The supporting floral and scroll extends over the chambers/skeleton lever/guard/tangs and reappears on the latch. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.25 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.25 inches, and cast off is approximately .25-inch. CONDITION: The bores are strong and bright. Barrels are full on face. Ejectors ping with enthusiasm. Metal and wood finishes each exceed 97 percent with but minor indications of being afield. The recoil pad is pulling away slightly at the toe. INCLUSION: The consignor’s 2012 purchase receipt for $23,500 from Fieldsport is included.The price is firm and layaway is available. $17,500 plus shipping.


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Parker Reproductions DHE 12 two-barrel set, Winchester, 1995, single trigger, skeleton, strong figure, cased, 95 percent metal, 70 percent wood

Parker Reproductions (Winchester) DHE 12 gauge. Purchased in 1995 and consigned by the estate of the original owner, serial 12-00510 has two serialed barrel sets (28-inch fixed M/F & 26-inch fixedIC/M), each with 2.75-inch chambers and ejectors. Features include a “1½” frame,  mechanical safety, single mechanical trigger with Miller-type selector and color case action/forend iron. STOCK: Shaped from well-figured walnut, the splinter is dressed with bordered wrap checkering. The butt has drop points, skeleton plate and a grip cap. ENGRAVING: The faithful DHE pattern incorporates pointing dogs and a trio of pheasant among intricate leafy scroll. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with 28-inch barrels) is 6.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.15 inches, drops are 1.35 and 2.25 inches, and cast off is approximately .20-inch. CONDITION: Bores are strong and bright. Both barrel sets are full on face. Ejectors kick properly. Barrel blue is at least 95 percent with two freckles on the longer set. Colors are strong. Splinter is 98 percent. Butt is approximately 70 percent, with a gouge on left, significant indentation in the center of the skeleton and finish loss/freckling to the skeleton frame itself. INCLUSIONS: A leather case with felt interior, maker’s label and snaps is present and in excellent condition. The original purchase receipt is also included. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,000 plus shipping.


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Winchester / CSMC Model 21 Small Frame 28 gauge, 2008, 28-inch IC/M, striking walnut, gold engraving, 6.0 pounds, 14.5 LOP, cased, over 95 percent

Winchester / Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company Model 21 Small Frame Grand American 28 gauge. Made in 2008 and consigned by the estate of the original owner, serial SW38629 has 28-inch barrels (vent rib with single bead, fixed IC/M, 2.75-inch chambers, ejectors). Features include an automatic safety and single select trigger. STOCK: The heavily-figured walnut takes form as a beavertail forend dressed with borderless checkering, ebony, ribbons and fleurs. The pistol grip butt follows suit and includes an initial shield (blank) and leather pad. ENGRAVING: The receiver has full coverage with a gold accents including a pointer (right), setter (left), brace of pheasants (bottom), dog bust (guard) and safety “S”. The surrounding bordered scroll extends over the lever, tang, guard, latch and chambers. The grip cap is also engraved “Grand American” in gold. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.0 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.5 inches, drops are 1.4 and 2.25 inches, and cast off is approximately .35-inch. CONDITION: Bores are strong and bright. Barrels are full on face. Ejectors ping with enthusiasm. Metal finish is approximately 99 percent. Wood is well over 95 percent, with a few instances of superficial rubbing, tiny impressions and a small finish void (left of serial on grip). INCLUSIONS: A leather takedown case with felt interior, maker’s label, snaps, oiler, cleaning tips and canvas cover is present and in excellent condition. The original paperwork is also present (as pictured) and indicates a purchase price of $31,000. The price is firm and layaway is available. $20,000 plus shipping.


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Winchester / CSMC Model 21 Grand American .410, exceptional walnut, straight grip to checkered butt, engraved, gold, 14.5 LOP, cased, 97 percent

Winchester / Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company Model 21 Grand American .410. Consigned by the estate of the original owner, serial W38278 has 26-inch barrels (vent rib with single red bead, fixed IC/M, three-inch chambers, ejectors). Features include an automatic safety and a single select trigger. STOCK: The exceptional walnut blank set became a beavertail forend dressed with borderless checkering, ebony and bold ribbons. The straight grip butt continues the theme and includes an initial shield (blank) and checkering rather than a pad. ENGRAVING: The receiver has full coverage with a gold accents including a pointer and quail (right), setter and drake mallard (left), and a flying turkey (bottom). The surrounding gold-bordered scroll extends over the lever, tangs, guard and forend iron. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.2 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.5 inches, drops are 1.25 and 2.2 inches, and cast off is approximately .25-inch. CONDITION: Bores are strong and bright. Barrels are full on face. Ejectors are strong. Metal and wood finishes are each approximately 97 percent owing to trace indications of being afield. INCLUSIONS: An oak and leather takedown case with maker’s label, snaps, oiler, mahogany two-piece rod, cleaning tips and canvas cover is present and in excellent condition (label is loose at the edges). Some original paperwork is also present (as pictured). The price is firm and layaway is available. $17,500 plus shipping.


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Winchester Model 12 Grade 4 20 gauge, 26-inch, IC, box, 97 percent

Winchester Model 12 Grade 4 20 gauge. Made in Japan and imported to New Haven, serial WMT0893 has a 26-inch barrel (fixed IC, serrated vent rib with single white bead, 2.75-inch chamber). Features include a polished blue finish, engraved receiver and a AA-grade checkered walnut stock with satin finish. The original box with correct end label and manual is included. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.0 pounds. Length-of-pull is 13.8 inches. Drops are 1.5 and 2.7 inches, and cast off is approximately .25 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal and wood finishes each exceed 98 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $2,000 plus shipping.


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Winchester 21 20 gauge, 1971, 26-inch WS-1, 21-6 engraving, outstanding walnut to checkered butt, 6.8 pounds, 13.5 LOP, cased, over 95 percent

Winchester Model 21 20 gauge. Made in 1971, serial W31300 has 26-inch barrels (both fixed WS-1, solid rib with double beads, 2.75-inch, ejectors). Features include an automatic safety and single select trigger. STOCK: Shaped from an incredible piece of sunburst walnut, the beavertail (Field Style) is accented with ebony and the wrap checkering is complimented with ribbons. The straight-grip butt also incorporates a checkered face. ENGRAVING: The receiver showcases full coverage (21-6 pattern) with hunting scenes of pointing dogs and a brace of pheasant. A bust of a retrieving setter under “KO’CG” in gold rides the guard. Bracketing scroll with oak leaf accents rolls over the balance of the action, continues over the chambers and finishes on the latch. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 13.5 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.25 inches, and cast off is approximately .30-inch. CONDITION: The bores are strong and bright. Barrels are full on face. Ejectors kick like drunk Russian dancers. Metal finish is well over 95 percent with trace indications of field use and handling. Wood is the same or better. INCLUSIONS: A Winchester logo case is present and in good condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $16,500 plus shipping.


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Winchester 21 Grand American 12, two original barrel sets, 21-6 engraving, 21-2 checkering, cased, documents, over 95 percent

Winchester Model 21 Grand American 12 gauge. Made in 1974 and supported by included factory documents, serial W32778 has two original barrel sets (26 inches/fixed WS-1 & WS-2/2.75-inch and 26 inches/fixed M & F/3-inch). Both barrel sets have vent ribs with double ivory beads and ejectors. Features include a mechanical safety and single select trigger. STOCK: Crafted from a blank set with both sunburst and full-length figure, checkering is the 21B pattern. Both beavertails are accented with ebony, ribbons and fleurs. The butt is similar and finishes in a leather-covered recoil pad. ENGRAVING: Wearing the 21-6 Grand American pattern, gold appointments include a setter, pointer, brace of pheasant, dog bust and “Grand American” with border on the cap. Supporting scroll covers the action, guard and cap, extends over the chambers and reappears on the latches. Ribs are engraved “Custom Built By Winchester For V.G. Schimmel”. (Initials VGS also appear on the case lid.) DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.8 inches, drops are 1.5 and 1.7 inches (the latter discounting the width of the leather wrap), and cast off is approximately .20-inch. CONDITION: Both barrel sets have bright bores, strong ejectors and are full on face. Metal finish is approximately 97 percent with minor suggestions of being afield and trace thinning on the chamber area (right side) of the 3-inch set. Engraving and markings are tack sharp. Wood is at least 95 percent with minor field impressions and general thinning of the finish over the butt. INCLUSIONS: A leather takedown case with felt interior, snaps, oiler and keys is present and in very good condition. $17,500 plus shipping.


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Zoli Pernice 28 gauge, round body, 29.5-inch, 6.8 pounds, 14.5 LOP, AAA walnut, Giovanelli engraved, cased, over 99 percent

Antonio Zoli Pernice round body 28 gauge. Consigned by the original owner and fired less than 75 rounds, serial 256428 has 29.5-inch barrels (solid matted rib, 5x tubes – C/IC/M/IM/F, ejectors). Features include a mechanical safety/selector and a detachable trigger (inertia). The stock has bordered wrapped checkering with twin forend islands, AAA figure and a checkered butt plate. ENGRAVING: The receiver, guard, lever and tang are dressed with an intricate shaded bouquet Giovanelli pattern to full coverage. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.8 pounds, length-of-pull is 14.55 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is approximately .25 inches. CONDITION: Essentially new inside and out, with faint suggestions of handling. INCLUSIONS: Factory logo takedown hard case, logo slips, manual and wrench. The price is firm and layaway is available. $7,000 plus shipping.


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