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Collectors Guns

The Home Page has an alphabetical list of all guns in stock, and notes which guns have been sold.

Translation:  You can't take it with you, might as well enjoy it now.

HA1220 CSMC A-10 American Sidelock Deluxe Sporter, O/U, 28 Ga., 2 3/4", 30"MC Bbls., NIC, $9.995.00

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This Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company (C.S.M.C.) A-10 American was ordered with all the options available when it was announced.  It is Deluxe Grade, has a 20 Ga. Frame (rather than 12), has 30" Barrels, a target Forend, a Prince of Wales Pistol Grip, and Exhibition Grade Walnut.  It comes with six choke tubes, full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder and two Skeet (one added by Hero's Arms). As with all A-10s it has hand detachable Sidelocks.  It comes in a sturdy aluminum case with a ballistic nylon protective cover. It has a limited lifetime warranty. This one took two years and two weeks from payment till delivery.  If you were to order one of these from CSMC it would be $10,435, with these features, and I have no idea how long it would take to get.  To see a full page of description click here.

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HA1239 Merkel 147EL Side-By-Side, Double Trigger, English Stock, 20 Ga. 2 3/4" & 3", 28"-IC-M, New-In-Box, $4,995

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This elegant and traditional Merkel 147EL features Luxus Grade Wood and game scene engraving by Gerhard Liebasher.  It has double triggers, with cocking indicators on the sides of the receiver, Anson & Deeley box lock, automatic safety, and Greener Cross Bolt Lockup.  It is previously owned, but unused. It has 28" barrels with fixed chokes, Improved Cylinder (.009" constriction) and Modified (.016" constriction).  At 6 pounds 5 ounces this is a light, fast, upland hunting gun.  Its point of balance is at the hinge.  The wood and engraving are truly exceptional.

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Beretta 471EL Side-by-Side, English Stock, 12 Ga. 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Bbls., (Used 99%), $4,995

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This Beretta 471 EL was manufactured in 2004 and has seen little use.  It has picked up a ding on the bottom of the stock (Just about where you would screw in the included Sling Swivel if desired). The Exhibition Grade satin finished stock has a 14 3/4" Length of pull over a checkered wood butt plate.  The receiver and side plates are case colored and have golden birds for accent.  It comes with five Optima choke tubes in Full, Improved modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder constrictions. It weighs only 6 pounds 12 ounces, making it an easy to carry 12 Gauge.  This is an elegant gun for upland hunting.

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HA1321 Smith & Wesson Silver Elite Round-Body Game-Target-Shotgun, O/U, 12 Ga., 2 3/4" &3", 30"MC Bbls., New-In-Box, $1,895 SALE $1,195

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The Smith & Wesson Silver Elite Over/Under is an all-around shogun suitable for hunting or clay target shooting. It is also ambidextrous in that it has neutral cast, and no left or right palm swells.  It chambers both 2 3/4" shells for skeet, sporting clays or trap, and 3" shell for hunting.  It has 30" non-ported barrels so your hunting companions and dogs won't complain of the noise.  It has a 14 3/4" Length of Pull, from its single non-selective trigger (the bottom barrel always shoots first) to its solid rubber recoil pad.  It has a bone charcoal case hardened receiver, and a finely jeweled Monobloc. It comes with five choke tubes in Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder constrictions, and a friction choke tool (sort of a Morse style Taper).  It has hand-cut 24 LPI checkering.  It has a front white bead and brass mid-bead sights.  It was made by Smith & Wesson in their own factory in Turkey, but is guaranteed and serviced by Smith & Wesson in the U.S.A.. The guarantee is unique, when you send in the warranty registration card you designate an heir, so the gun is under warranty for your life, plus your heirs lifetime.  This wouldn't mean much from some companies, but S&W has been around for a long time.  It apparently did not sell well at the list price of $2,380, and Hero's Arms would have been selling it at $1,895, but I have been able to get a few at close-out pricing and can sell it for half of list price, $1,195 (While they last the un-photographed ones will have free shipping).

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HA1234 Ruger Red Label Engraved, O/U 20 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Bbls., New-In-Box, $1,745

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Ruger Says: Experience the Finest in American Gunmaking. Ruger® Red Label Shotguns are a top choice of American hunters and clays shooters for their world-renowned rugged construction and handsome American styling. A great choice for hunting upland game, waterfowling, sporting clays, skeet or even just informal clay target shooting with family, the Ruger Red Label comes in varying barrel lengths, gauges, and straight or pistol grip stocks to ensure the fit that is right for you.

Available in 12, 20 and 28 gauge, Red Label shotguns represent the finest in American gunmaking with three different frames appropriately sized and perfectly scaled to their corresponding gauges. As a result, they sit perfectly in your hands, and shoulder easily, providing superb balance and pointability - ensuring a positive, deliberate follow-through on fast-moving targets. All Ruger shotguns are designed and built by workers in Ruger factories located in the USA.

Hero's Arms Says: This engraved Ruger Red Label is an excellent all-around hunting and clay target gun, especially for the compact shooter (5'2" to 5'8") with its 14 inch Length of Pull.  It comes with five choke tubes in Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder and 2 Skeet constrictions.  It has an automatic safety, suitable for hunting, which can be converted to manual by Ruger for a reasonable fee.  It chambers both 2 3/4" & 3" shells in its 28" barrels.  The stock has an attractive tiger stripe pattern which is somewhat more dramatic than the photos show.

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HA1140 Franchi Veloce SP (Sideplate) Benelli-World-Class, 20 Ga. 2 3/4" & 3", 26"MC Bbls., NIC, $2,695

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This Franchi Veloce Side Plate Over/Under shotgun is part of the exclusive Benelli World Class collection.  It has deeply engraved side plates, with gold game birds.  The Monobloc is jeweled, the top lever filigreed. The nicely figured AA grade oil finish walnut stock has a 14 3/8" Length of Pull over a checkered wood butt plate.  It comes with chokes in Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved cylinder, and Cylinder constrictions.  It weighs only 5 lbs 13 ounces, and shoots both 2 3/4" and 3" shells.   This is altogether an elegant gun for collection, hunting or skeet.  These are hard to come by.  The price on this one has been reduced by $200 as someone has opened and closed it several times, putting wear marks on the Monobloc.

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HA1101 SKB GC7 Clays Series, Grade II, Adjustable-Comb, O/U, .410 Bore, 2 1/2" & 3", 30"MC Bbls., NIB, $2,195

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This new SKB (SaKaBa) .410 Bore O/U has 30" barrels and comes with Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder and 2 Skeet chokes (Full & second Skeet  added by Hero's Arms), a 3" chamber for both 2 1/2" & 3" shells, and pistol grip stock.  It uses Briley choke tubes so they are easily available. LOP is 14 5/8" over a sporting two-part recoil pad, and it weighs 8 pounds. It has an adjustable comb, which allows it to be fit to the shooter and the sport. The receiver is cut from a forged steel ingot by computerized CNC machines to precise dimensions measured in thousandths of an inch. The final result is a low profile box lock receiver with a modified "Greener" style crossbolt locking mechanism inletted at the top of the receiver. The strength of this design ensures that it is capable of providing a lifetime of shooting. The monobloc is also cut from a forged steel ingot by computerized CNC machines to similar precise dimensions. The monobloc contains 2 locking lugs which engage the crossbolt, 2 integral shoulder lugs and a base lug which interlocks with the receiver as the action is closed. This combination forms one of the strongest actions on the market. The barrel tubes are seated and soldered into the monobloc to ensure the correct point of impact of both the top and bottom barrel. Each side of the monobloc is precisely cut for a single piece ejector and the pivot seat. The finished barrel group rotates at the pivot seat on two trunnions mounted through the sides of the receiver. After years of use, the SKB action can be easily re-tightened if need be, ensuring that it maintains a tight fit for many more years of service.  An excellent gun for sporting clays or skeet. It comes with a one year guarantee from its importer, SKB USA which now owns SKB.

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HA1067 Browning BSS Side-by-Side, 20 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 26"MF Bbls., (Used 99+%), $1,995

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Made in 1976, the third year of production for 20 Gauge BSS shotguns, this gun may never have been fired.  The bluing and wood are in excellent condition, with only the lightest handling marks in the gloss finish.  It is fitted with a Single Non-Selective trigger (SNS) so that the more open right barrel with a Modified choke always fires first, followed by the left barrel with a Full choke.  It has an automatic safety which goes on safe every time the gun is opened.  It balances right at the hinge for fast handling.  Its 26" barrels, which chamber both 2 3/4" & 3" shells, are ideal for upland hunting.  It has a wide wrap-around beaver tail style forearm which protects the hand from hot barrels (unlike a splinter forearm which requires using gloves or a slip on hand-guard).  All in all this is a beautifully kept, historic, and functional gun for hunting or collecting.

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HA1046 B. Rizzini Round Body EM Small Action,  28 Ga., 2 3/4", 29 3/8"MC Bbls, (Used 99.9%), Cased, $3,995

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This Battista Rizzini Round Body EM small action has been carefully and gently used (99.9%).   It is light and slender, having 29 3/8" multi-choke barrels, and choke tubes in Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder constrictions.  It has a 14 1/4" Length of Pull over a Kick-Eez recoil pad.  The high-grade walnut stock has interesting figure.  The hand engraved floral patterns, and gun dog, on the receiver make this into art on a steel canvas.  The Round Body reduces weight, and provides a comfortable hand hold.  Because these are imported by B. Rizzini USA there is a complete service facility on site to provide repairs or alterations.  This is a beautiful gun for a collector, upland hunter, or sporting clays shooter, and it is being sold at a considerable discount to the list price..

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HA535 Smith and Wesson Elite Gold English Stock SxS, 20 Ga. 3", 26" IC/Mod Bbls, NIB $2095

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The Smith & Wesson Gold Elite Side-by-Side shotgun is produced in S&W's own plant in Turkey.  It has a round action in a true bone charcoal case hardened receiver,  Its English stock has a 14 3/4" Length of Pull over a checkered wood butt on its AAA Grade Turkish Walnut stock.  Its 20 Gauge 26" side by side barrels are chambered for 2 3/4" and 3" shells, and feature fixed chokes in Improved Cylinder (.09" constriction) and Modified (.13" constriction).  The trigger is a mechanical single, non-selective type, which fires the right, more open, barrel first, then the left, tighter barrel. The gun weighs 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, and points beautifully.  It is exceptionally well finished with hand cut checkering and engraving.  The gun comes with Smith & Wesson's "Heirloom Warranty" which guarantees it for the life of the original purchaser and his or her designated heir.  A very traditional, and very elegant, shotgun.

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Although I no longer have a Clabrough shotgun for sale there have been requests for the circa. 1915 Clabrough & Johnstone Catalogue, so here it is.  To download it in Adobe PDF format click on the cover. 

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Hero's Arms recently visited the newly opened Frazier Historical Arms Museum, in Louisville, Kentucky.  It offers spectacular collections of armor in the British Royal Armouries Gallery, important guns from the American West, and an outstanding collection of presentation firearms.  Worth a trip to Louisville.  Check it out at:

www.frazierarmsmuseum.org

P.O. Box 320, South Hero, VT 05486-0320  www.herosarms.com   E-Mail: sales@herosarms.com   Phone 802-372-4789