#61 • Eusebio Arizaga Model-5 28GA Black Powder Shotgun

Part of December 2025 Firepower Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $90.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Eusebio Arizaga Type: Blackpowder Model: Model 5 Caliber: 28GA Barrel Length: 30" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: No Log: N/A Serial Number (S/N): 64819 Reference Number (Ref #): N/A Notes: This firearm is an Eusebio Arizaga Model 5 muzzle-loading black powder shotgun chambered in 28 gauge. Eusebio Arizaga was a Spanish gunmaker operating in the Basque region, historically known for producing sporting and trade firearms for domestic use and export. Production period: Based on construction methods, percussion ignition, and overall configuration, the Model 5 dates approximately from 1870 through 1900, during the late 19th-century European black powder sporting era. No serial number or proof marks are present that would allow more precise dating within that range. The shotgun is fitted with a 30-inch blued steel barrel and is loaded from the muzzle with black powder, wad, and shot. Ignition is percussion-based at the breech. The external hammer is absent, consistent with certain European percussion sporting designs of the period. Operation is via a single trigger. The stock is hardwood with a straight grip profile and fitted with a metal buttplate. Sighting equipment is limited to a small front bead, appropriate for a smoothbore black powder shotgun intended for wing shooting and small game. There is no provision for optics. Chambered in 28 gauge, this configuration is relatively uncommon among surviving 19th-century muzzle-loading shotguns, as larger gauges were more frequently produced. Small-bore examples such as this are therefore of particular interest to collectors of European black powder arms. Condition is fair to good. The metal surfaces exhibit patina and finish wear consistent with age and long-term use. The wood stock shows handling marks and finish wear but no major structural cracks or breaks are observed. Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm. ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).