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Lot #1398

Lot 1397: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Model 21 Grand American Shotgun

Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Model 21 Grand American Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Lot 1397: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Model 21 Grand American Shotgun

Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Model 21 Grand American Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Estimated Price: $12,000 - $18,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Model 21 Grand American Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co.
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 29 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3544
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 297
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Dual bead sights on the matte vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers, ejectors, 3 1/2 inch wedges of fine engraving on both barrels just forward of the breech, and improved cylinder/modified chokes. The receiver features full coverage fine floral and scroll engraving with detailed gold inlaid hunting dogs on the sides, a pintail on the underside, and bust of a hunting dog on the trigger guard. The tangs and break lever are similarly engraved. Single gold washed trigger with selector, and tang mounted safety. Finely checkered American black walnut beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock, with engraved blue steel grip cap with gold wire inlaid "GRAND AMERICAN" marking, and solid decelerator recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .661/.662 inch; minimum wall thickness .034/.034 inch; drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 1 7/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches. With leather bound takedown case, oiler, snap caps, leather barrel cover, and cloth case cover.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. 99% original finish remains with areas of light handling marks. The wood is also excellent with rich color, crisp checkering, and some small dings. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with some light storage marks.



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