This fine Cogswell & Harrison double includes the book "Cogswell & Harrison: Two Centuries of Gunmaking" by Graham Cooley & John Newton. The gun is photographed and identified by serial number on page 75. The caption for the photograph states the gun was completed on August 26, 1892. the caption further notes that while most C&H single triggers were non-selective, this particular model has a the ability to select barrels based on the position of the tang safety. Blue steel, dovetail lump barrel with dual white bead sights on the smooth concave rib marked "COGSWELL & HARRISON EXTRA QUALITY VICTOR EJECTOR 142 NEW BOND ST. LONDON", Edgar Harrison patent ejectors, chambers measured at 2 3/4 inches, and cylinder/improved cylinder chokes. The flats are stamped with the correct period London proofs. Edgar Harrison Patent side lock action with doll's head rib extension, sculpted fences, as mentioned single selective trigger, gold lined cocking indicators, and sliding tang safety/selector switch with gold inlaid "SAFE" marking. The action, locks, tangs, and trigger guard feature full coverage fine scroll engraving with horseshoe banner "COGSWELL & HARRISON" maker's marks around the cocking indicators. Checkered walnut splinter forearm with Anson latch, engraved fittings, and highly figured straight wrist buttstock with blank initial oval and solid rubber recoil pad. Includes a leather takedown case with Cogswell & Harrison interior trade label. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter proved at .719/.719 and measured at .731/.734; choke constriction .000/.006; minimum wall thickness .024/.021; drop at comb 1 9/16 inches; drop at heel 2 inches; length of pull 13 1/4 inches; cast off.

Fine as professionally refurbished with 98% refinished blue on the barrels, some small traces of light pitting visible under the blue, and very soft rib markings. The action and locks have an overall silver-gray patina with well-defined engraving, clear markings, and some small traces of slightly darker spotting. The refinished buttstock is very fine with sharp checkering, attractive figure, some small dings and bruises, and visibly polished off inscription oval. Mechanically excellent.