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.

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.

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.

Westley Richards Ovundo 20 gauge. Completed in 1927 per the included documentation, serial 1626 has 28-inch barrels (IC upper / F lower, scalloped .245-inch solid rib with single bead, 2.75-inch chambers, ejectors). Features include a droplock action, automatic safety, horn forend tip, wrap checkering and drop points. ENGRAVING: “Westley Richards” on each plate, “Safe” on the tang and the gun number “4” 3x – all in gold. Plates are bordered while the lever, latch and screws are lightly scrolled. The toe line initial plate has “JBC” initials. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.4 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.25 inches over the pad, drops are 1.5 and 2.25 inches, and cast off is approximately .25-inch. CONDITION: Bores are superb, barrels on face and mechanics solid. The receiver pin (upper left side) is a trace proud which accounts for its lighter color (contact wear). Barrel finish has thinned and browned to approximately 60 percent. Colors have faded to approximately 25 percent. Guard has been refinished. Wood is solid and stands at approximately 80 percent. INCLUSIONS: The Authentication Certificate, history letter, photocopy of ledger sheets and a 1986 purchase receipt/description are present. A leather takedown case (partial end label, makers label, brass corners, snaps, wool felt lining, initials on lid) in good condition is also included. The price is firm and layaway is available. $20,000 plus shipping.