Ugartechea 12 Gauge Spanish Sidelock Shotgun
Ugartechea 12 Gauge Sidelock Side-by-Side Shotgun — Spanish Double Gun Retailed by Robert Flückiger, Zürich
Eibar-Made 1982 — Sidelock — Ejectors — Double Triggers — All Matching
Description
Here is an Ugartechea 12 gauge sidelock side-by-side shotgun, made in Eibar, Spain in 1982 and retailed by Robert Flückiger of Zürich. It is a very good condition double with matching numbers, bright bores and a tight, brisk action. The traditional layout of sidelocks, double triggers and ejectors is built for the field. Add this one to your collection.
Action & Metalwork
Sidelock action with underlug barrel locking, ejectors and double triggers. Rotary cocking indicators show the state of each lock. A manual tang safety is fitted. The original rust blued finish is still on the gun, with medium light scroll engraving. Eibar B2 proof marks are present, and the gun is nitro/smokeless proofed. All numbers match. The action is very tight, with brisk ejection.
Barrels
28.0" barrels made of Böhler Eclair steel, with a solid rib and a brass front bead. The maker’s name is inscribed on the left barrel and the retailer’s name on the right. Chambered for 2¾" shells. The bores are bright and in excellent condition. Both barrels are marked 17.6 and measure improved modified.
Stock
Walnut stock with a varnish finish, a splinter forend and a plastic buttplate.
Specifications
Action: Sidelock, underlug, ejectors, double triggers, rotary cocking indicators
Chambering: 12 Gauge, 2¾"
Barrel Length: 28.0"
Overall Length: 44.0"
Length of Pull: 14.0"
Weight: 6.8 lbs
Drop at Comb: 1.0"
Drop at Heel: 2.0"
Chokes: Right — improved modified / Left — improved modified
Sights: Brass front bead
Stock: Walnut, varnish finish, splinter forend
Condition
Very good condition overall, with the original rust blued finish and bright, excellent bores. The action is very tight, and there are no known issues. The gun has not been test-fired. A matching-number Spanish sidelock with a Swiss retailer’s name on the rib.
This firearm will transfer to a licensed FFL dealer only. Buyer is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Mid-Atlantic Imports, Type 08 FFL.
