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Lot 2362: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. - 21

Elaborately Engraved and Gold Inlaid Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Model 21 "Grand American" Double Barrel .410 Bore Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2018

Lot 2362: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. - 21

Elaborately Engraved and Gold Inlaid Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Model 21 "Grand American" Double Barrel .410 Bore Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2018

Estimated Price: $9,000 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Elaborately Engraved and Gold Inlaid Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Model 21 "Grand American" Double Barrel .410 Bore Shotgun

Manufacturer: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co.
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 410
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1175
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 175
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Single red bead sight on the matte, concave rib marked "CUSTOM BUILT FOR J.C. GARRETT," 3 inch chambers, standard markings on the jewelled flats, automatic ejectors, and skeet/improved cylinder chokes. The barrels have standard markings with gold inlaid bands at the muzzle and breech and 4 inch wedges of fine scroll engraving forward of the breech. The receiver is fully engraved in the style of the Winchester Grand American" pattern with tight flowing scroll, gold wire inlaid borders, and gold inlaid dog and bird scenes with a pointer on the right, setter on the left, pheasants on the underside, and a retriever on the trigger guard. AAA fancy figured checkered beavertail forearm and straight grip stock with relief carved fleur de lis accents, engraved and gold inlaid fittings, gold initial oval inscribed "JCG", and checkered bare butt. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; length of pull 13 7/8 inches. With Americase takedown case. This Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Model 21 is consecutively numbered to the following lot.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall. 99% original blue finish remains with sharp engraving, brilliant gold inlays, and light handling marks. The wood is also excellent with attractive figure, crisp checkering, and some small dings. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with scuffs and dings on the exterior.



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