^Lot 206 Matching Set of Consecutively Numbered Engraved Arrieta Model 803 Sidelock Side-by-Side Shotguns

Beautiful Cased Matching Set of Consecutively Numbered Engraved Arrieta Model 803 Sidelock Side-by-Side Shotguns, #34251/34252, 20 gauge frame and barrels, both are in the same configuration and feature 27'' blued barrels with solid rib, 2-3/4'' chambers, fixed IC/Mod chokes and brass bead front sight; one with .410 barrel insert and the other 28 gauge. Self-opening action with hand detachable sidelock, double triggers, auto-ejectors, and non-automatic safety. Coin finished receiver and trigger guard with elaborate Purdey-style engraving of fine rose and scroll patterns; trigger guard with gold inlaid Arrieta y Cia. signature fleur-de-lis; each lever is numbered in gold ''1'' or ''2'' respectively. Nicely figured straight grip walnut stock and forend with multi-point hand checkering; stock with raised teardrop shaped drop points, small ''GSB'' inlaid into the bottom edge, and vented brown rubber recoil pad; splinter forend with engraved iron, numbered in gold either ''1'' or ''2'', with Anson push button release. Stock dimensions are 14-3/4'' x 1-1/2'' x 2''. Includes brown leather F. Exposito two-gun takedown shotgun case with the initials ''G.S.B.'' on the lid. Both shotguns are in excellent overall condition and retain approx. 98% factory blue, each with a few small scratches on the barrel, most noticeable near the end of the Anson forend release button. Shotgun #34251 has an additional '' scratch on the left barrel, approx. 5.5'' up from the receiver. Receivers show little evidence of handling; engraving is fine and crisp. Highly figured wood has minimal handling marks, except for a few light marks on each forend; checkering detail is crisp, and both recoil pads are soft and pliable. Actions function smoothly and lock up tight. Bores are mirror bright. Case is in excellent condition, appearing near new. Est.: $10,000-$15,000/pair.