Guns International #: 103013735
Seller's Inventory #: 250125
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Guns International #: 103013735
Category - Shotguns - English
- Shotguns - English Double
ULTRA RARE Sterling Armament Company O/U 12 GA 30 IN - 1 of 10 Ever Produced
Description: Sterling Armament Company, a renowned British firearms manufacturer, earned its legacy with the Sterling submachine gun—compact, rugged, and a staple of the British military from 1953 to 1994. Founded in the 1920s, the company gained prominence for its innovative small arms, particularly in the post-World War II era. This shotgun is #3 of only 10 over/under shotguns ever produced by Sterling, stands as a testament to the brand’s ambition, handcrafted to rival the finest English bespoke guns. This splendid example of fine craftsmanship is chambered in 12 gauge with 30 inch barrels and features a trigger plate action, single selective trigger and 30 inch fixed-choke barrels. Stock is gorgeously figured with exquisite hand checkering and remarkable color case hardening. Legend has it that the production of these ultra-limited shotguns in the 70's nearly drove the company to financial ruin, making them some of the rarest and most storied firearms in existence. Included with this like-new condition masterpiece is a leather case and signed copy of A History of the Small Arms Made by the Sterling Armament Company, complete with a personal note from the book’s author and former Sterling CEO, James Edmiston. Mr. Edmiston later co-founded Boxall & Edmiston with Peter Boxall, formerly of Jaguar and Holland & Holland. This venture has positioned itself as one of the largest shotgun manufacturers in Britain, emphasizing bespoke designs tailored to individual shooters' preferences and styles. The following was written about this gun on page 47 of A History of the Small Arms Made by the Sterling Armament Company: "We recruited two or three gunsmiths, who produced some very fine English-style, hand-made, over-and-under shotguns, I had these on display at one of the game fairs, the annual showcsase for the field sporting kind, and they attracted no little attention. In fact, the guns were compared directly with those of Boss & Co; obviously Boss had the name, but their guns were five times the price. However, since queues [for our shotguns] were not forming to place deposits on them, I called a halt to the operation, completed ten, and sold them all to Bruce Hunt III of Atlanta Outfitters, Inc. It is my eternal regret that I did not keep one of them, they were superb." RATING/CONDITION DESCRIPTION: This firearm is in EXCELLENT condition. Gun retains 90% of its original bluing and case color, stock is in near perfect condition. Bright, shiny bores. ABOUT US: Privately owned and operated by the Lieske family, Orion Outdoors Company is headquartered in Lake Orion, MI. Our team of experts are led by our founders, Pat and Drew Lieske. Pat and his son, Drew, have over 50 years of experience in the shooting sports. They have combined their decades of experience in the industry to offer a selection of unique services and heirloom quality guns + gear designed specifically for the dedicated shooter and hunter. Orion sporting services include shooting tuition, gun fitting, custom stocks, trap equipment sales and consulting. At its core, Orion Outdoors Company is an outdoor lifestyle brand. Orion aspires to be more than a premium retailer of fine and high-grade guns. We are your trusted source for knowledge and information in the clay shooting and wingshooting worlds. Our team takes great pride in knowing that we can share our own experiences to ensure your own success on the range and in the field. No matter who our customers are— from the lifelong competitor, to the passionate hunter, to our industry partners from around the world - we take pride in creating moments that exceed expectations every day. CONTACT US: Orion Outdoors Company is located at 2500 Kern Road in Lake Orion, Michigan. You can call us at 248-564-3640 or send us an email if you have any questions or concerns. If you call or message us outside of our normal operating hours, please leave us a message and we will return your message within 24 hours. Price: $32,999.00 Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103013735
Seller's Inventory #: 250125
Guns International #: 103013735
Seller's Inventory #: 250125