Very nice looking SxS. Thanks for posting the pics. I've been kinda wondering how they looked up close.

 

Hi,

Very lovely, those tiger stripes always get me.

dalee

 

Nice gun and pics.Thanks.

Best-
Vikram

 

Nothing wrong with that gun......I had two of the Grade III.....enjoyed them.

 

Gorgeous gun! I am impressed!

 

Thanks. So far it's been fantastic.

 

That is the way a gun should photographed!

 

Superb pics of a very nice gun! You are so right in that there really aren't any good pics - really good closeups, etc. available. Just curious, are the barrels well regulated?

 

Superb pics of a very nice gun! You are so right in that there really aren't any good pics - really good closeups, etc. available. Just curious, are the barrels well regulated?

Yeah, I was really frustrated trying to find photos of the Lion Country Guns. Even the ones they sent to me of this and others guns were worthless. Very nice people though....and they sure have great guns and dog supplies

I haven't had a chance to pattern them yet.

I did shoot it yesterday at about 50 clays.
Lots of hits, no issues.

I am interested in the accuracy of each barrel.
I will report back. Thanks!

 

A very nice looking gun! Thanks for sharing.

 

Sure would have liked to see them in our Photo Gallery at Shotgunworld

 

Sure would have liked to see them in our Photo Gallery at Shotgunworld

I tried. I just couldn't figure that out....so sorry.

 

 

Sure would have liked to see them in our Photo Gallery at Shotgunworld

Beautiful shotgun!

I took the liberty of adding one of the pics to the photo gallery in the Shotguns, Other section. Roger, if you don't want it there, let me know and I'll remove it (but it is too pretty not to share). :wink:

 

Really beautiful! That's an awesome gun and I wish you the best with it and many thanks for posting the pix!!
By the way, did you tighten the screw holding the sidelock between picture 5 and 6? It is not indexed in 5 but is in 6

Have fun!

Frank

 

Really beautiful! That's an awesome gun and I wish you the best with it and many thanks for posting the pix!!
By the way, did you tighten the screw holding the sidelock between picture 5 and 6? It is not indexed in 5 but is in 6

Have fun!

Frank

Frank, you might have saved me.
That screw must be loosening.
5 is an newer photo than 6.
I'll go check it now.
I hunted that gun yesterday and hope it's still there.
I just lost a similar screw from an old AYA.
At least these Ugartecheas are new and fully servicable if needed.

Now that's the internet at it's best.
Someone telling you from the ethernet that your sidelock screw needs to be tightened.
Love it!

Thanks Frank.

Roger.

 

Sure would have liked to see them in our Photo Gallery at Shotgunworld

Beautiful shotgun!

I took the liberty of adding one of the pics to the photo gallery in the Shotguns, Other section. Roger, if you don't want it there, let me know and I'll remove it (but it is too pretty not to share). :wink:

I'm honored. Thanks so much.
Roger.

 

Roger,

Great job taking the pictures. Can you explain how it was done. I can't seem to take a photo worth a darn.

One fine gun......now if it was only in 16 ga :lol:

 

Thanks for the note Chorizo.

Canon SD-10 is always in my vest.
It's a tiny Canon pocket camera.

I wait for great light and grab a shot.
Then I color-correct in iPhoto on a Mac.
It's a Sepia tone setting. Plus some contrast added.

Enjoy, Roger.

 

Roger,

First, thanks for the pics. I do have a couple of questions.

There are a couple of things that bug me about that gun, the wood not being finished well and the cheapo checkering on the opening lever. Is the wood oil finished or satin poly? If it's oil, I could fill in all those open pores using Dembart without having to strip it. Also, is there enough meat in the opening lever to remove the checkering and do it correctly? In as much as I've not had one of these guns in my hands, are there any other minor things like this about the gun that don't show up in the photos?

 

If you would like to have a hands-on look at a Grade IV, just pull your boat up to the west shore of Lake Michigan and I'll meet you.

The two things you are focusing on are it.
The wood finish and the checkering on the thumb lever.
The reciever has very nice engraving throughout. The wood is a bit proud of the reciever on the underside corners, but it's tastefull and seems like it's by design rather than a mistake.

Yes, I think there is enough mass on the thumb lever to refinish the metal.
The checkering on that is quite shallow as well.
If you do that work I would love to see the finished product.

The wood has very little finish on it.
I used it as-is a few times and wish I didn't.
There are some water spots and stains on there now that are there forever.

True-Oil takes to-it very well.
I still haven't done the extra coats.
But I was really happy with the immediate results.

My Grade I came with more of a semi-gloss finish. I'm still not sure what that finish is.
The Grade IV seems like it had almost nothing on it. I haven't seen any others quite as un-finished as mine.
I think if you fill the pores and finish it properly you will be very happy.
Good luck, Roger

 

Been beating the snot out of this gun.
Still looks good.

I still think it's the best bang for the buck.

 

Those are nice photos and a nice gun, Roger!

It's comforting to know that a nice Spanish sidelock can still be had for a reasonable sum these days.

 

Thanks Justindo,
I couldn't agree more.

http://www.ugartechea.com

For under $3K, you get a NEW Sidelock, Basque made, under 6.5lb, beautiful SXS.

I may link this to the Spanish guns area.
I started this thread before we started that zone.

Enjoy, Roger.

 

In my experience, most UGGIE's have "underfinished wood" by American standards. For whatever unknown reason, the wood has open pores.

It is relatively simple to remedy with Tru-Oil. Just mask off the metal and checkering with tape, and then apply 4 or 5 thin coats. Rub out the last coat with a mixture of pumice and mineral oil on an old t-shirt.

JERRY