Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #72
  • Lot #616
Lot #615
Lot #617

Lot 616: Engraved Cogswell & Harrison Avant Tout Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Lot 616: Engraved Cogswell & Harrison Avant Tout Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Engraved Cogswell & Harrison Avant Tout Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Cogswell & Harrison
Model: Avant Tout
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2805
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 222
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Single bead sight on the smooth concave rib marked "COGSWELL & HARRISON. THE AVANT TOUT. 142 NEW BOND St. & 226 STRAND LONDON" with 2 3/4 inch chambers, ejectors, standard British commercial proofs on the flats and water table, and cylinder/modified chokes. The receiver is engraved in a fine English scroll pattern with "COGSWELL & HARRISON" in banners on each side. The trigger plate, trigger guard, and tangs are similarly engraved. With dual triggers, and tang mounted automatic safety. Checkered splinter forearm and straight grip buttstock with a blank initial oval, and serrated hard rubber buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .735/.731 inch; minimum wall thickness .025/.033 inch; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 1 7/8 inches; length of pull 13 3/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Fine as partially refinished with 98% of the blue finish on the barrels, slight buffed though legible markings, and some scattered light dings. The receiver has a mostly gray patina with some light spotting and discoloration. The wood is also fine with well defined checkering, small scratches overall, and scattered small dings. Mechanically excellent.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #1183: Factory Engraved Webley & Scott Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

    Lot #753: Engraved Webley & Scott Boxlock Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun

    Lot #310: Engraved W & C Scott & Son 20 Ga. Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun

    Lot #319: Factory Engraved A. H. Fox AE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

    Lot #1189: Engraved Belgian .410 Bore Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

    Lot #308: Holland & Holland Royal Hammerless Ejector Sidelock Shotgun