Arrieta 803
Arrieta S.L. · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: Arrieta Modelo 803, Arrieta Model 803
Overview
The Arrieta 803 is a Spanish side-by-side double-barreled shotgun built on a reinforced nine-pin Holland & Holland-pattern sidelock action with hand-detachable lock plates. Hand-built in Elgoibar in the Basque Country, it features chopper-lump steel barrels, automatic ejectors, double triggers, gold-inlaid cocking indicators, a case-hardened and engraved action, and a hand-finished walnut stock. It is offered as a bespoke game gun across 12, 16, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1143 mm (45.00") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Case Hardened |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Open Double Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Cocking Indicators
- Features: Sidelock Action, Hand Detachable Locks, Automatic Ejectors, Chopper Lump Barrels, Double Triggers, Engraved Action, Straight English Stock
Production
Hand-built in limited numbers to individual order by Arrieta of Elgoibar, Spain
Origin
Country of origin: Spain
Notes
A best-quality boxlock/sidelock game gun made to order with customer-specified barrel length, chokes, stock dimensions and engraving; individual specifications vary by commission.
Background
Arrieta was founded in 1916 in Elgoibar, in the Basque gunmaking region of Spain, and built its reputation on traditional sidelock side-by-side game guns in the English style, exported worldwide to driven-game and upland shooters.