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Lot #3443
Lot #3445

Lot 3444: Consecutive Pair of Engraved C.S.M.C. A-10 Over/Under Shotguns

Consecutive Pair of Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 20 Gauge A-10 Over/Under Shotguns with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

Lot 3444: Consecutive Pair of Engraved C.S.M.C. A-10 Over/Under Shotguns

Consecutive Pair of Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 20 Gauge A-10 Over/Under Shotguns with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

Estimated Price: $30,000 - $50,000
Price Realized:
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A) Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. A-10 Shotgun

Manufacturer: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co.
Model: A10 American
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 30 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2354
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 246
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with single red bead sight on the matted vent rib which is marked with a gold inlaid "3" at the base, standard factory markings, interchangeable choke system (skeet 1/improved cylinder installed), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin grey finished hand detachable sidelock action displays wonderful panel game scene engraving showing six separate highly detailed scenes which are surrounded by deep cut floral engraving as well as gold inlaid accents around the bouquets. The underside of the action shows a trio of woodcocks in flight in a forested scene, the trigger guard has a single grouse, and the lockplates have two matching scenes showing a pair of ruffed grouse in flight over a field and a single grouse taking off from a branch mirrored on either plate. The engraving extends to both tangs and the toplever which is inlaid with a gold "3". The gun features a single gold trigger, carved fences, and a tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautiful highly figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a gold "3" on the shoe as well as a Deeley latch release. The stock is equally beautiful with the same checkering, engraved coin gripcap, and coin heel and toe plates around a checkered bare butt. This pair is consecutively numbered to the previous and following lots, each of which contains two magnificent shotguns numbered 1 and 2, and, 5 and 6. The pair includes an aluminum two gun takedown case containing six extra choke tubes (skeet 1, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified, and two full). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .614/.612 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.031 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 15 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, gold, and grey finishes with limited handling evidence, crisp engraving, and sharp checkering on the wood. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.



B) Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. A-10 Shotgun

Manufacturer: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co.
Model: A10 American
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 30 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2354
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 246
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

As "A" with "4"s in place of the "3"s and modified/improved modified chokes installed. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .613/.614 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.032 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 15 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 5 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes, limited handling evidence, crisp engraving, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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