He was asking $7900 and he got it. I couldn't come up with the $8K at the time, and he didn't want any trades. I really liked the gun, and kept the pictures so that I had something to compare to if another came up.
It is the Woodward action. It was/is a wonderful example of what everyone chatters speculatively about....thus creating an aura around the Sarasqueta O/U.
I have a really nice Ugartechea O/U that puts AYA's or Merkels in a second seat,with its fit, finish and engraving. It is another 50's beauty. My little 20g 12E is a 1954 gun. Noticeable quality in the wood, engraving and fit finish. I agree that the 50's guns really represent some unusual treasures.
Is your catalog from the 50's in color? I would really like to get a catalog from the early 50's that shows some good pictures.
