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GRIFFIN & HOWE MODEL 581 ARRIETTA SIDELOCK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,500.00 USD
GRIFFIN & HOWE MODEL 581 ARRIETTA SIDELOCK

SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 57-03-271-02. Bbls. 28" Chopper lump w/ English concave file cut rib. Right bbl. is marked "GRIFFIN & HOWE NEW YORK". Rounded body case colored action w/ hand detachable side locks & cocking indicators. Dbl. under lug locking. Selective ejectors. Dbl. triggers, front trigger is articulated. Nearly full coverage of English scroll hand engraving that extends to long tang trigger guard, forearm iron & breech end of bbls. Bottom of receiver has gold filled marking "GRIFFIN & HOWE / NEW YORK". Splinter forearm & straight hand stock of fancy thin shell walnut w/ vivid marbling, tan & orange tones w/ striking dark streaks. Point pattern hand checkering. Long tang trigger guard has rolled right edge. LOP: 13 15/16" to checkered butt. DAC: 1 7/16". DAH: 2 1/4". Approx 3/8" cast off. Downward pitch is 3 1/2". WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 2 oz. BORE DIAMETER: R - .670", L - .669". CHOKE CONSTRICTION: R - .011", L -.016". MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS: R - .031", L - .031". 2002 Mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather cover luggage case w/ brass corners & fittings. Blue felt fitted interior. Lid has black & gold Griffin & Howe label. Case contains chrome finished snap caps, case straps, case keys & Griffin & Howe cloth. CONDITION: fine condition showing light field use. Bbls. retain 98% blued finish showing light scratches. Action retains over 90% case colored finish showing light carry wear. Trigger guard shows some carry wear. Good original stock finish shows some scattered light scratches & marks. Bright near excellent bores. (21-3529/DS). MODERN. $4,000-5,500.