I second that.
Let's see some pic's of your SxS's & O/U's
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I second that.
Forgot to mention. Had a very close look at the Nimrod before you picked it up. Wonderful gun. I believe you made a very good choice.
When we meet again, maybe have a closer look. I may be seeking some advice and direction from you and Claudio. And thanks...
Well, it's tough to follow some of the threads in here - but I've found learning about this one rather interesting. On the EE, I saw a Spanish SxS for sale. Meh. Didn't know much about Spanish guns and the few SxS I'd tied, I couldn't hit squat with. It's in ooohhhh.... 28ga. Maybe it's worth a peak. Just to kick the tires a bit. The photobucket picture in the post a little distant and simplistic. It's decribed as an Uggie. Well, that sounds like a classy piece of gear. 
Can't hurt to ask for some pics though....
Well, pretty wood - nice contrast - POW grip and no butt pad. (looks like bait)
It's sure a long way from being worn out with the lever still that far right, and contrast between the lightly engrave nickled action and the dark barrel bluing appeal to me - a lot (smells like bait)
By this time, I'm starting to research what I'm looking at. Ugartechea - from Eibar Spain has been around since 1924 - with continuous ownership by the same family to this day. They have specialized in well made sidelocks - often for the aristocracy - built by traditional gunsmithing techniques. This model, the Maura - depending on who you ask was named after the lady who inspired it - either a daughter in the family, or a Marquiste who was tired of lugging a 12 bore through the hills for woodcock. It is, as you can see a boxlock, the company's desire being to produce a high quality shotgun for the average man by avoiding the high expense of sidelock. Now, you can normally easily spot a sidelock by the extended side plates and a boxlock by the squared back of the action where it meets the stock. The company used a boxlock, but had to show off a bit by using (perhaps inventing) the scalloped boxlock. You can see in the third picture the junction of action and stock are comparatively elaborate - scalloped, creating more surface area in the joint and showcasing excellent fit and finish at an elevated level. The margin engraving is simple and, to me, quite attractive. All engraving is by hand, sometimes using the same pattern, but no two identical.
Some of these were imported into the US under the AOC brand - but this one was brought into Canada directly from Spain. There were 15 received in the 2008 shipment - only 2 in 28ga - 3 or 4 in 20ga and rest in 12. Can't help but wonder who has the other 28. As an aside, many think Ugartechea is out of business. Not so. They have ceased production, but that may be temporary. They still have the battle scarred factory and still do some parts work. There are even a few high end sidelocks still in new inventory. It sure would be nice to hear they would start up again. Spanish craftsmen have turned out some wonderful examples of the craft.
The front trigger is articulated, in that it will pivot forward somewhat. Had to look up why. When using the rear trigger, it protects your trigger finger from getting smacked on recoil by the front trigger. Barrels are chopper lump (Google that one.) and the company expresses pride in this.
Fixed chokes, IC and MOD - ejectors, well timed - automatic safety - a simple brass bead - and the action stiff like new. It has been lovingly hunted.
As luck would have it, Blackmore Shooting Sports was on the way home from picking it up, so I stopped to put a box of shells through it. I only hit about half, but that was due to technical errors on my part. Don't want to admit how many times I tried to pull the same trigger twice - and that auto safety.... When I got it right, we functioned well together. This is one SxS I believe I will be able to shoot.
(It was excellent bait. I took it hook line and sinker,)
Can't hurt to ask for some pics though....Well, pretty wood - nice contrast - POW grip and no butt pad. (looks like bait)
It's sure a long way from being worn out with the lever still that far right, and contrast between the lightly engrave nickled action and the dark barrel bluing appeal to me - a lot (smells like bait)
By this time, I'm starting to research what I'm looking at. Ugartechea - from Eibar Spain has been around since 1924 - with continuous ownership by the same family to this day. They have specialized in well made sidelocks - often for the aristocracy - built by traditional gunsmithing techniques. This model, the Maura - depending on who you ask was named after the lady who inspired it - either a daughter in the family, or a Marquiste who was tired of lugging a 12 bore through the hills for woodcock. It is, as you can see a boxlock, the company's desire being to produce a high quality shotgun for the average man by avoiding the high expense of sidelock. Now, you can normally easily spot a sidelock by the extended side plates and a boxlock by the squared back of the action where it meets the stock. The company used a boxlock, but had to show off a bit by using (perhaps inventing) the scalloped boxlock. You can see in the third picture the junction of action and stock are comparatively elaborate - scalloped, creating more surface area in the joint and showcasing excellent fit and finish at an elevated level. The margin engraving is simple and, to me, quite attractive. All engraving is by hand, sometimes using the same pattern, but no two identical.
Some of these were imported into the US under the AOC brand - but this one was brought into Canada directly from Spain. There were 15 received in the 2008 shipment - only 2 in 28ga - 3 or 4 in 20ga and rest in 12. Can't help but wonder who has the other 28. As an aside, many think Ugartechea is out of business. Not so. They have ceased production, but that may be temporary. They still have the battle scarred factory and still do some parts work. There are even a few high end sidelocks still in new inventory. It sure would be nice to hear they would start up again. Spanish craftsmen have turned out some wonderful examples of the craft.
The front trigger is articulated, in that it will pivot forward somewhat. Had to look up why. When using the rear trigger, it protects your trigger finger from getting smacked on recoil by the front trigger. Barrels are chopper lump (Google that one.) and the company expresses pride in this.
Fixed chokes, IC and MOD - ejectors, well timed - automatic safety - a simple brass bead - and the action stiff like new. It has been lovingly hunted.
As luck would have it, Blackmore Shooting Sports was on the way home from picking it up, so I stopped to put a box of shells through it. I only hit about half, but that was due to technical errors on my part. Don't want to admit how many times I tried to pull the same trigger twice - and that auto safety....
When I got it right, we functioned well together. This is one SxS I believe I will be able to shoot.(It was excellent bait. I took it hook line and sinker,)
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I noticed that Alberta is even engraved on the barrel...that is unique in its own right.I have a SxS ugartechea in a 20gauge and love it.If they fired up again I would probably order a sxs 410.Well, it's tough to follow some of the threads in here - but I've found learning about this one rather interesting. On the EE, I saw a Spanish SxS for sale. Meh. Didn't know much about Spanish guns and the few SxS I'd tied, I couldn't hit squat with. It's in ooohhhh.... 28ga. Maybe it's worth a peak. Just to kick the tires a bit. The photobucket picture in the post a little distant and simplistic. It's decribed as an Uggie. Well, that sounds like a classy piece of gear.
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Well, pretty wood - nice contrast - POW grip and no butt pad. (looks like bait)
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It's sure a long way from being worn out with the lever still that far right, and contrast between the lightly engrave nickled action and the dark barrel bluing appeal to me - a lot (smells like bait)
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By this time, I'm starting to research what I'm looking at. Ugartechea - from Eibar Spain has been around since 1924 - with continuous ownership by the same family to this day. They have specialized in well made sidelocks - often for the aristocracy - built by traditional gunsmithing techniques. This model, the Maura - depending on who you ask was named after the lady who inspired it - either a daughter in the family, or a Marquiste who was tired of lugging a 12 bore through the hills for woodcock. It is, as you can see a boxlock, the company's desire being to produce a high quality shotgun for the average man by avoiding the high expense of sidelock. Now, you can normally easily spot a sidelock by the extended side plates and a boxlock by the squared back of the action where it meets the stock. The company used a boxlock, but had to show off a bit by using (perhaps inventing) the scalloped boxlock. You can see in the third picture the junction of action and stock are comparatively elaborate - scalloped, creating more surface area in the joint and showcasing excellent fit and finish at an elevated level. The margin engraving is simple and, to me, quite attractive. All engraving is by hand, sometimes using the same pattern, but no two identical.
Some of these were imported into the US under the AOC brand - but this one was brought into Canada directly from Spain. There were 15 received in the 2008 shipment - only 2 in 28ga - 3 or 4 in 20ga and rest in 12. Can't help but wonder who has the other 28. As an aside, many think Ugartechea is out of business. Not so. They have ceased production, but that may be temporary. They still have the battle scarred factory and still do some parts work. There are even a few high end sidelocks still in new inventory. It sure would be nice to hear they would start up again. Spanish craftsmen have turned out some wonderful examples of the craft.
The front trigger is articulated, in that it will pivot forward somewhat. Had to look up why. When using the rear trigger, it protects your trigger finger from getting smacked on recoil by the front trigger. Barrels are chopper lump (Google that one.) and the company expresses pride in this.
Fixed chokes, IC and MOD - ejectors, well timed - automatic safety - a simple brass bead - and the action stiff like new. It has been lovingly hunted.
As luck would have it, Blackmore Shooting Sports was on the way home from picking it up, so I stopped to put a box of shells through it. I only hit about half, but that was due to technical errors on my part. Don't want to admit how many times I tried to pull the same trigger twice - and that auto safety....
(It was excellent bait. I took it hook line and sinker,)
That was my favourite huglu on there last order! It is a nice gun.
Falconflyer
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I can't make it out in the pic but if the number is 785000 Alberta then that's Will Bilozir's number and one that he had imported.
Beautiful gun Rob!
My double guns are so old fashioned and I need some coolness but these guns are expensive or hard to find.
Thanks. It is indeed. I spoke with him on the phone at length about his trip to Spain - his time with the family and the factory there - and the history of the company - of this model - and this gun. The Maura was not intended for export, but he managed to score a custom order of 15. Lion Country Supply in the States brought in some Uggies for a while, but to my knowledge, only Will scored Mauras.
Falconflyer
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Will is a talker all right!
Ugartechea guns are very nice, enjoy!
Ugartechea guns are very nice, enjoy!
The latest addition to the stable. A Charles Daly Diamond Quality model 275 circa 1904 from the bench of H.A Lindner. 7 pounds, 8 ounces, 30" barrels choked extra full and extra full. This is a long range duck gun. Part of the restoration included a custom fitting and bending of the stock to fit.
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It turned out great James and I'm sure is a gun you will cherish and be proud to hunt with for years to come. Now, as mentioned on another forum, a couple of dozen hand carved decoys to go with it would be the ticket!
