Shotguns

Benelli Super Sport 12 gauge. Serial F382151H19 has a 30-inch barrel (5x Criochoke extended choke tubes – C/IC/M/IM/F plus 2x Briley Crio Plus extended choke tubes – SK/LM, double bead vent rib, 3-inch chamber). Features include ComforTech recoil reduction system, two tone receiver and sling swivel studs. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.2 pounds. INCLUSIONS: Factory takedown hard case, both standard and raised combs, two recoil pads, LOP shims, tube wrench, manuals and papers. CONDITION: The bore is pristine. Exterior finishes are approximately 98 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $1,900 plus shipping.

Beretta SO4 Trap 12 gauge. Serial A04849B has 30-inch barrels modified for Teague Precision choke tubes (7x: as marked 2x SK, IC, 1/4, 2x M, IM, 3/4, wrench). Features include a matted vent rib (.385-inch at muzzle, single red bead), 2.75-inch chambers, ejectors, mechanical safety, single (non-select) inertia trigger and a leather-wrapped recoil pad on the attached custom butt stock. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.2 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.3 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.35 inches, and cast off is approximately .35-inch. ORIGINAL BUTT: Serialed with the Monaco/Montreal medalloon inlaid in the grip, it has approximately the same length-of-pull and drops of approximately 1.0 and 1.4 inches. It also has a right-hand palm swell, some stabalized cracks at the action and scattered impressions. CONDITION: Bores are strong and bright. Barrels have slight movement off face. Ejectors and other mechanics are solid. Barrel finish is at least 95 percent. Action finish is approximately 85 percent with light tarnish and freckling (majority on left lock). Wood is approximately 98 percent. CASE: A leather Nirroli takedown case (felt lined, label) has four compartmented turnscrews, snaps and a key (the lock works). With a piano hinge and doubled corners it remains in excellent condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $6,500 plus shipping.

Browning Model 12 Grade 5 28 gauge. Serial 03597NM972 has a 26-inch barrel (fixed modified choke, serrated vent rib). Features include a polished blue finish, engraved receiver with gold figures and a AAA-grade walnut stock with bordered checkering fields, gloss finish and steel grip cap. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.4 pounds. Length-of-pull is 13.85 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is approximately .25-inch. INCLUSIONS: The original box with correct end label and manual is present. Box is in fair condition with taping marks. CONDITION: The bore is bright and shiny. Metal and wood finishes are approximately 99 percent with but trace evidence of handling. The price is firm and layaway is available. $2,250 plus shipping.

Browning Superposed Grade V four-barrel skeet set 12/20/28/.410. Made in 1959, serial 75355 (matching including all barrel sets) has 26.5-inch barrels (.410 barrels are 26.0 inches) with fixed SK/SK chokes. Each set is topped by a Simmons vent rib (.500-inch wide, serrated, red front bead, white middle bead) and each has ejectors. Chamber lengths are 12/20/28 at 2.75-inches with .410 being 2.5-inches. Features include a mechanical safety/selector, mechanical trigger and a common forend. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with 12 gauge barrels) is 7.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 13.6 inches over the pad. Drops are 1.5 and 2.1 inches, and cast off is approximately .30-inch. ENGRAVING: Signed by Watrin 2x, full coverage includes four game scenes supported by leafy vine with coverage extending over the latch, lever, guard and tangs. CONDITION: All bores are bright and all sets on face. The opening lever rests just right of center with the 12 gauge barrels attached and far right with the others. Ejection is proper across all sets. Forend fit is tight. Blue over the barrel sets is approximately 95 percent. Receiver finish is also approximately 95 percent with all engraving tack sharp. As refinished, the forend has stabalized cracks on either side at the upper rear corners and some minor impressions. Overall condition is approximately 85 percent. As refinished and possibly restocked, the butt shows at approximately 95 percent. A grip shield has been added. INCLUSIONS: An unbranded four-barrel locking takedown case in excellent condition is present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $6,500 plus shipping.

Browning Superposed Grade II 12 gauge. Made in 1953, serial 34223 has 28-inch barrels (fixed M/F, .305-inch wide vent rib with red front and silver middle beads, 2.75-inch chambers, ejectors). Features include a mechanical safety/selector and a single inertia trigger. ENGRAVING: Double-signed by Funken, receiver sides each present a brace of pigeons surrounded by delicate scroll. The receiver bottom is dressed with rose bouquets framed by scroll – the supporting pattern continuing along the latch,  lever, guard and tangs. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.25 inches, drops are 1.4 and 1.7 inches, and cast off is approximately .35-inch. CONDITION: Bores are bright and the barrels are on face. The opening lever rests at center. Mechanics operate properly. As refinished, barrel (rust) blue is at least 90 percent with lightly softened markings. Receiver finish appears to be original (engraving is tack sharp) and shows at approximately 95 percent. The forearm appears to have a professionally-refreshed finish while the butt has been replaced (ebony grip cap and a Pachmayr recoil pad). CASE: A Browning takedown case (with keys and instruction booklet) is included and remains in excellent condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,750 plus shipping.

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. $9,500 plus shipping.

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. $17,500 plus shipping.

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. $7,500 plus shipping.

Perazzi MX-28 B 28 gauge. Serial 147574 features 29.5-inch barrels with single-bead matted rib, ejectors, 2.75-inch chambers, inertia trigger, tang safety with selector and a mechanical safety. The stock wears a superb satin oil finish and the butt is checkered. ENGRAVING: Wayne Wild’s delicate bouquet and bordered scroll graces the entirety of the action, along with the forend latch, top lever, tangs, safety and trigger guard. The execution is superb. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.4 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.75 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.2 inches, and cast off is approximately .375-inch. CONDITION: Absolutely flawless, new and unfired. INCLUSIONS: Seven factory flush choke tubes (C/C/IC/M/IM/F/XF), choke tube wrench, snaps, screwdriver, slips, literature and the factory hard case. The price is firm and layaway is available. $15,000 plus shipping.

Factory engraved Ruger Red Label Woodside 12 gauge. One of only 81 engraved Woodside shotguns ever created, serial 430-00242 is an earlier version with a circassian walnut stock and claro walnut forend. Features include 26-inch barrels with choke tubes (M/F), matte double-beaded (white front bead) vent rib, 3-inch chambers, ejectors, automatic tang safety with selector and a single mechanical trigger. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.2 inches, drops are 1.4 and 2.35 inches and cast is near neutral. CONDITION: The bores are strong and bright, barrels full on face, mechanics operate properly and the opening lever rests well to the right. Metal finishes are approximately 98 percent. Wood condition is approximately 99 percent. INCLUSIONS: None. No box, papers, additional choke tubes or factory letter. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,000 plus shipping.

W&C Scott & Son Monte Carlo B 20 gauge. Made circa 1924, serial 103045 features 26-inch barrels choked C/IC, single ivory bead, matte rib, 2.5-inch chambers, ejectors, automatic safety and a leather-wrapped recoil pad. ENGRAVING: Each lock presents a single flying bird against a natural background, this surrounded by delicate scroll. The pattern continues over the entirety of the action, touches the barrels and reappears on the forend latch and along the length of the tang. Amazingly, the company name is incorrectly engraved as “W & Scott & Son” on the right lock. The initial plate on the toe line is engraved “MBC”. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 5.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.0 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is approximately .25-inch. CONDITION: Bores are strong and bright. Barrels remain properly on face, ejectors are snappy and the opening lever rests at center. Barrel blue is approximately 85 percent, action colors are approximately 25 percent and wood is approximately 80 percent overall, with modest softening of checkering, added leather pad and a scattering of field impressions. Engraving and markings are sharp. CASE: An unmarked and unlabeled vintage case with restored interior by Marvin Huey is included. The outside leather is in fair condition, with a spliced portion where once a name appeared. The inside is new. The price is firm and layaway is available. $8,500 plus shipping.

L.C. Smith Trap Grade 16 gauge. Made in Fulton, serial number 68705 (matching) features 28-inch barrels choked M/F, a single ivory bead, solid rib, 2.5-inch chambers, ejectors, Hunter One Trigger (mechanical, with selector) and a mechanical safety. The forend is accented with a triangular ebony inlay at the tip and wrapped in a bordered multi-point diamond pattern. The butt continues the same checkering pattern and retains the original appointments. According to the LC Smith Collectors Association, just 282 Trap Grade models were made in 16 gauge. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 13.5 inches, drops are 1.7 and 3.2 inches, and cast off is approximately .20-inch. CONDITION: The bores and chambers are smooth, strong and bright. The barrels are fully on face and the opening lever rests right of center. All mechanics of the ejectors and trigger operate as intended. The barrels appear to have been reblued and show at least 95 percent condition. The action, top lever, forend release and guard are original, with the action retaining 25-30 percent colors. All engraving is tack sharp. Wood finish and integrity stand at approximately 85 percent, with a scattered distribution of impressions and a bit of chipping at the locks. The butt plate has a single small chip at the lower left edge. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,500 plus shipping.