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Lot 516: Pair of Engraved Cogswell & Harrison Hammerless Shotguns

Consecutively Numbered Pair of Engraved Cogswell & Harrison "Extra Quality Victor Ejector" Side Plated Box Lock Side by Side Hammerless Double Barrel Shotguns with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 3, 2019

Lot 516: Pair of Engraved Cogswell & Harrison Hammerless Shotguns

Consecutively Numbered Pair of Engraved Cogswell & Harrison "Extra Quality Victor Ejector" Side Plated Box Lock Side by Side Hammerless Double Barrel Shotguns with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 3, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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A) Cogswell Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Cogswell & Harrison
Model: Side by Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1758
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 244
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued dovetail barrels signed "COGSWELL & HARRISON Ltd EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR EJECTOR 141 NEW BOND ST LONDON" (illegible on "A") on the smooth concave solid rib, importer marked under the forearm, single bead sight, "1" ("A") or "2" ("B") in gold on the rib and receiver, 2 1/2 inch chambers, ejectors, modified/full chokes on "A", improved cylinder/improved modified chokes on "B," London nitro proofs on the barrel flats, and "WOODCOCK HILL BENTON PA" on the right barrels underneath the forend. Casehardened box lock with false side plates featuring extensive scroll engraving, signed "COGSWELL & HARRISON Ltd," double triggers, engraved trigger guard, and tang safety with "SAFE" in gold. Highly figured straight grip stock with multi-point checkering, engraved forearm hardware, blank gold initial oval, added illegible stamps on the underside ("A"), and extend buttstock with 1 inch thick serrated walnut buttplate. Comes with an oak and leather case with "F" on the outside, Cogswell & Harrison paper trade label on the inside, two pairs of Rigby snap caps, and two-piece cleaning rod with brush attachment. Bore and stock measurements for Gun A (R/L): chambers proved with 1 1/8 oz and measured at 2 1/2 inches; bores 9 inches from the breech proved at "12" and measuring .733/.732; chokes measured .012/.032; minimum wall thickness .018/.026; drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 3/16 inches; length of pull 14 3/4 inches; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrels retain 97% refinished blue with some wear at muzzles and breech. The receiver retains some blue in and around the protected areas, and the false side plates have been polished. The engraving is crisp. The wood is fine as altered (see above) with numerous minor dings and scratches and some wear in the checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is fair with broken handle and straps, numerous minor-moderate storage/handling marks and wear. Most of the label remains.



B) Cogswell Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Cogswell & Harrison
Model: Side by Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1758
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 244
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

As described in "A". Bore and stock measurements for Gun B (R/L): chambers proved at 1 1/8 oz. and measured at 2 1/2 inches; bores 9 inches from the breech proved at "12" and measured at .731/.730; chokes measured .008/.026; minimum wall thickness .024/.024; drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; length of pull 14 3/4 inches; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrels retain 97% refinished blue showing scattered light spotting. The receiver retains strong amounts of blue in and around the protected areas. The wood is fine as altered with numerous minor dings and scratches and some wear to the checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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