2173 VICTOR SARASQUETA PRE-WAR SIDELOCK SHOTGUN.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 450.00 USD
Estimated at 900.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Cal. 12 Ga. S# 350059. Bbl. 29-3/4" w/ matted sunken rib & steel bead. Sidelock action w/ double under lugs, third fastener, side clips & cocking indicators. Selective ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight hand stock w/ fancy European walnut having hand checkering. LOP: 13-3/4" over an aftermarket solid red pad & 1-1/4" spacer. DAC: 1-7/16". DAH: 2-3/16". Neutral cast. Chambers are lengthened to 2-3/4" w/ lengthened forcing cones. Bore diameter: RT .735", LT .031". Choke constriction: RT .021", LT .034". Minimum wall thickness: RT .026", LT 027". WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 7.6 ozs. Mfg. 1941. CONDITION: Bbls. have over 95% reblacked finish w/ weakened markings. Action has brightly cleaned finish showing some weakening of engraving. Trigger guard & fittings are reblued w/ weakened engraving. Floorplate has a shallow dent. Sanded & refinished wood has good gloss finish w/ chips along trigger guard tang & action. Checkering is deeply recut. Good bores. (23-704/DS). CURIO. $900-1,200.