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Category - Arrieta Shotguns - Shotguns - European Double

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Arrieta Shotguns
Shotguns - European Double

Arrieta M578 12 ga. – “SABEL”, 99% FACTORY CONDITION, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Arrieta, 1978, 12 Gauge, 6lbs. 5oz., Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 3/4", DAH 2", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number:  25481

Arrieta is among the finest Spanish shotguns produced in the true Basque traditions.  Michael McIntosh praises the Arrieta in his book “Best Guns” and in fact carried his Arrieta afield as much as any other gun he owned.  The Basque makers were famous for making quality “copies” of other guns like the Holland and Holland sidelock this Arrieta mimics.  With a five pin sidelock action, intercepting safety sears, perfectly struck chopper lump barrels, auto safety, removable striker discs, articulated front trigger, stocked to the fences, cocking indicators, beetle back safety, 90% coverage Purdey rose and scroll engraving (done by hand, of course)… you have BEST GUN FEATURES AT A FRACTION OF THE PRICE of a British built gun!  Arrieta closed its doors for a few years and is now back in operation having joined forces with Arrizabalaga, Spain’s preeminent gunmaker.  They are available new and special order here in the states at William Larkin Moore, one of the premier European gun sellers in the USA. This Arrieta Sabel 25 sidelock is different than many you will see offered for sale on the internet today.  Built in 1978, the gun is in factory original condition and retains 99% metal finishes and 96% wood finish with light field marks here and there.  The barrels are tight on the hinge pin and breech face with the lever right of center.  THIS IS A VFI CERTIFIED GUN, meaning we strip the action and forend, Ultrasonic clean and scrub all parts to shiny metal, inspect all parts for integrity and function, make any replacements or repairs necessary, lubricate and reassemble, a $450 service in our shop.  VFI CERTIFIED GUNS have a 90-day mechanical warranty providing confidence you are buying a fine shotgun that will provide years of service in the field.  Spending serious money on a shotgun should include knowing it has been serviced and ready for years of trouble-free use.  Weighing just 6lbs. 5oz. and balanced perfectly on the hinge pin, choked IC/M with perfect bores, racy English style stock terminating in a checkered butt, great stock dimensions…this gun is the ultimate grouse/quail/woodcock upland gun for your  hunting season. Fast to shoulder, handy in the tight brush, Churchill type rib, all make for a very special bird gun.  We can make any alterations you may need within a few days of purchase.  See the specifications below.  Thanks for looking!
 
Barrels
Barrel Length:   25" chopper lump barrels
Chokes:   .008/.019 IC/M
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .729/.729
Wall Thickness:   .026/.021
% Blue:   98% high polish factory blue
Chambers:   2 3/4"
Ribs:   Churchill style, tapered tight
Sights:  Front silver

Action
Action:  tight-Slight Right of Center
Ejectors:   timed
Receiver Condition:   98% vivid factory case color
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   sharp, clear, rose/scroll; hand engraved
Trigger Type:   articulated front; double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   long tang 99% factory blue

Stock
Type:   English/Splinter; lightly figured Euro walnut
LOP:   14 3/4"
LOP To End Of Wood:   14 3/4"
DAH:   2"
DAC:   1 1/2"
Cast:   1/4" off
Checkering Condition:   superb, 24lpi, flat top
Butt Treatment:   checkered butt

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.

Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $85.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns.

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

Price: $2,495.00

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge