I recently picked up a V Sarasqueta sidelock double rifle in 375 H&H. I had read that many of the Spanish houses (Grulla, Ugartechea, Arietta) had made higher-end doubles, but most are not imported into the states. This one is marked as an import by William, Larkin, & Moore. It seems to be well made and nicely finished, with full engraving and casecolored metalwork. I notice that a dealer has one in 470 on Guns America for $15,995. Does anyone have experience with these rifles, and know its approximate value? Thanks...Biebs

This exact same question was asked a few weeks ago.

Do a search.


Here it is
http://forums.accuratereloadin...621030711#8621030711

500, Thanks...Biebs

I HAVE ONE ALSO GETTING READY TO SEND IT TO BE BE REDONE HAVE NEVER FIRED IT SEEMS TO BE IDEAL WEIGHT TO CARRY,FEELS WELL IN MY HANDS , GOING TO HAVE TURNBULL RESTORE IT AND CHECK IT OUT

470 Sarasquetas seen to run around $12-15K, unless you find one at auction where they may go for less. Good values for a sidelock, IMO.

I was obsesed with Spanish doubles for about two years. Pm me and I can point you in the direction of a couple forums, some extremely knowledgable people on it who can help.

Hey Biebs - I owned a Sarasqueta in 375 for a couple years. I paid $6,100 for it (in new condition) and then traded it away towards a another DR I fell in love with.

Mine had hand detachable side-locks - It was a pretty gun that I wish I had back. I could never find a load that shot well with it and just figured I would use it as a 50 yard gun. You know how that goes... It starts to eat at you...

I'm surprised they don't go for more money because the amount of finishing was extraordinary.

JDA

EDIT: Should have also added that mine was case-colored and had pretty nice engraving (If you want I can probably find a pic of it).

Just noticed....that was 5 years ago I made that post....seem like yesterday. I wish time would slow down...this stuff is just too much fun :-)

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Originally posted by Biebs:
Just noticed....that was 5 years ago I made that post....seem like yesterday. I wish time would slow down...this stuff is just too much fun :-)

I didn't even look at the time stamp... That's funny.

Whatever happened to the gun?

Don't remember...someone got it. For me, DR calibers begin with at least a "4" :-)

It's funny... When I got onto DR's I kind of thought the same thing... Then I picked up a Zoli in 308, then a beretta in 30-06, then a merk in 9.3 and a few others along the way and found that they were a whole heap of fun to hunt with; not just in NA but all over. I'd take a 9.3 over one of the big bores because they are so versatile. That doesn't mean I don't want one of the big bores, in fact, I'm searching for one right now!

DR's are just plain fun!

i started with zoli's the 9.3 first while i was waiting for the 450 400 to be built it is number 2 then went to merkel but found it way to stiff opening ,then i got the vs 375 at an auction it is a pleasure to hold and carry ,my last purchase was a VC 600 very well built , yea im hooked

spanish doubles looks great,but once before they hurt reputations of doubles,they wouldnt shoot great and other problems,by time they reslolved all those problems,u can read more on spanish doubles in book NORBERT KLOPS,

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Originally posted by JDA-CO:
It's funny... When I got onto DR's I kind of thought the same thing... Then I picked up a Zoli in 308, then a beretta in 30-06, then a merk in 9.3 and a few others along the way and found that they were a whole heap of fun to hunt with; not just in NA but all over. I'd take a 9.3 over one of the big bores because they are so versatile. That doesn't mean I don't want one of the big bores, in fact, I'm searching for one right now!

DR's are just plain fun!

Champlin just sent me a email on 2 nice Chapuis in 470.
http://www.champlinarms.com/De...GunID=2595&StyleID=3
and this one
http://www.champlinarms.com/De...GunID=2594&StyleID=3
There some outher nice ones on his site,
Bill

Sam Rose still has his 2 VC doubles for sale.