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PREWAR VICTOR SARASQUETA MODEL 908 SIDELOCK GAME

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
PREWAR VICTOR SARASQUETA MODEL 908 SIDELOCK GAME

GUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 1802. Bbls. 29 5/8" Chopperlump, engraved w/ maker's name & King Don Alfonso VIII info. along w/ "VS" running rabbit logo on matted game rib. Bbl. flats are stamped w/ pre-1927 Spanish Nitro proofs for 12 ga. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences & features automatic safety ("SEGURO" on platinum rectangle), hidden third fastener, vented strikers & dbl. triggers (Front articulated). Action is engraved w/ near full coverage hand cut rose & scroll, similar to post war model 8 pattern. Fences are engraved w/ rose bouquets. Trigger guard w/ scroll on bow has model engraved on tang. Rnd. knob pistol grip buttstock of dense well figured & nicely marbled European walnut measures 14 1/2" over ribbed horn buttplate w/ Sarasqueta trademark. Stock also features drop points & point pattern checkering along w/ a vacant silver oval. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .737", L .736". Restriction: R .028", L .028" (IMOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .025", L .029". STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2+". DAC: 1 5/16". LOP: 14 1/2". CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 8 oz. CONDITION: good as refinished. Bbls. retaining most of an old reblack over considerable, very deep pitting, mostly on side of left bbl. which extends under wood of forend, most likely the result of prolonged contact w/ blood. Action retains nearly all of a recolor hardening w/ considerable pitting on right side of action & rear of right lockplate. Trigger guard is also deeply pitted under its reblue. Stocks retain most of a good oil refinish w/ a few subsequent marks. Checkering recut. Forend iron & tip also show considerable pitting at juncture of wood. Forend has repaired wood near juncture w/ forend iron tip at rear. Bores are bright and shiny w/ some light striations. There is a slight unmeasurable bulge behind choke in right bbl. Mechanically good. Action is very stiff & tight. Bbls. slightly off face. (22-4519/MGM). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.