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Signed Engraved Dakota Arms Siace Grade II Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,700.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Signed Engraved Dakota Arms Siace Grade II Double Barrel Shotgun with Case
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Imported from Italy in 2004, these shotguns were called the Dakota superlight and are a box lock double barrel shotgun. Double steel bead sights on the solid matte rib marked "Dakota classic logo Sturgis, S.D. U.S.A.". 3 inch chambers, choked cylinder/improved cylinder with ejectors. The action features floral scroll engraving with a matte background and a field scene with a pheasant on the left side and a quail on the right side. The bottom of the action has a banner marked "DAKOTA". Next to the trigger guard is signed "Boe. D". The forearm knuckle is marked "Superlight". Coin finished action, blue remaining parts, single trigger, tang mounted automatic safety and mounted with an extra fancy checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered horn buttplate. Complete with a hard green canvas, leather trimmed takedown case with black velvet lining, leather Dakota Arms label on the inside of the lid, with barrel, and stock sleeves. Length of pull is 14 3/8 inches.
BBL: 26 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 20
Finish: blue/coin
Grips:
Serial Number: 1088
Condition: Excellent. The barrels retain 99% original blue finish with a couple minor scratches and light handling marks. The remaining blue finished parts retain virtually all of the original blue finish. The action retains all of the original coin finish. The wood is also excellent with a few overall scattered minor dings, handling marks, a small chip on the buttplate toe, and sharp checkering. The engraving and markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good plus.