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I have a chance to buy one at a decent price. It is a fully engraved 3 1/2 inch 10 gauge SXS that looks like it was never hunted. However the wood is extremely dry as if it spent its' life in close proximity to a source of dry heat. I've read that these were made by Victor Sarasqueta for Stoeger in the 50's or 60's. Sidelock in appearance, although I do not know if they are truly a sidelock or just false sideplates. The engraving is not top shelf by any means but appears hand done.

Anyway, I had a Pride of Spain 10 gauge that I used primarity to test experimental loads that I was developing for my W&C Scott SXS Hammergun from the 1870's. I just wanted to reduce the wear and tear on the Scott while I was perfecting my handrolling and load formulations (I was using Sherman Bells list of light loads). I liked the ergonomics of the gun enough but hated the quality. It had issues with the lifters and difficulty opening after a few shots warmed it up that I attributed to "Soft Spanish Steel". I sent it down the road after a while.

So, is the Stoeger Zephyr any better made? Or can I expect the the high probability that I would have the same frustration that I had with the Pride of Spain? Should I just wait for a Beretta Silver Hawk to come along if I have to have a SXS?

Any opinion on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

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I think that you have a Victor Sarasqueta, imported by Stoeger in the 50's. There should be a diamond with a running hare stamped on the water tables. If so, you have a true sidelock and a hell of a good gun. My 20 bore was made in the 50's and I have not had a single issue with it other than broken firing pins which are easily made of tool steel rods of the correct diameter and an electric drill. Good find. Chops

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This one has Bushed Firing Pins or what I think the Brits call Disc Set Strikers. Also no recoil pad or buttplate, the stockend is checkered wood.

If I should decide to get it what is the best way to rejuvinate the wood without a total refinish?

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That gun shows up in my 1961 Shooter's Bible. $228 without ejectors, $298 with AE. Compare that to $280 for a Sauer Royal, or $300 for a Bernardelli Roma 6E in the same catalog.

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If I were to find that gun in high condition, I would buy it in a minute. They are hard to find and a great waterfowl gun. I lust after a single barrel Zephyr Honker, but it has been a while since I saw one for sale.

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I've got my Dad's, he got it in the late 50's. It is a 6HD, Stoeger NY Zephyr on the rib as well and has a bunch of ducks, etc engraved on the sideplates. It always has been and remains my favorite gun. It is a 12 ga 3 inch with 30 inch barrels, Full and Fuller, and throws some outstanding patterns. That big ol gun is like a magic wand,truly long range death from the duck blind. I have never shot a gun that swings so well, and you would not believe the patterns with buckshot and accuracy with slugs (yah I know full chokes aren't supposed to workwell for such loads but this one damn well does). Enjoy. A great quality gun(except maybe the engraving) for small money.
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You guys helped me pronouncing Sarriugarte on my Spanish double thread, now can someone help me pronounce Sarasqueta? smile


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Sara (like Palin) skeeta

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Thanks Chief. Someday I might be able to help you pronounce some German words. grin


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I decided to get it. I hope it functions without any glitches. Here are a few pictures. Before I saw this one, I'd never seen one before.














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