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Lot 3445:Consecutive Pair of Engraved C.S.M.C. A-10 Over/Under Shotguns

May 15th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3445:Consecutive Pair of Engraved C.S.M.C. A-10 Over/Under Shotguns

May 15th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Consecutive Pair of Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 28 Gauge A-10 Over/Under Shotguns with Case

A) Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. A-10 Shotgun

Blued steel barrels with single red bead sight on the matted vent rib which is marked with a gold inlaid "5" at the base, standard factory markings, interchangeable choke system (improved cylinder/skeet 1 installed), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin grey finished hand detachable sidelock action displays fabulous panel game scene engraving showing five separate highly detailed scenes. The left lockplate displays a pointer flushing a pair of quail from the tall grass, the left of the receiver shows a pheasant in flight over a field, the underside shows the bust of a retriever, the right lockplate has a retriever flushing a pair of pheasant in an upland setting, and the right of the receiver has a mirror image from the left opposite. The areas not covered by game scenes are adorned with floral and scroll engraving, including the trigger guard, tangs, and toplever which is also marked with a gold "5". The gun features a single gold trigger, carved fences, and a tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a gold "5" on the shoe as well as a Deeley latch release. The stock is equally beautiful with the same checkering, engraved coin gripcap, and coin skeleton buttplate over a checkered bare butt. This pair is consecutively numbered to the previous two lots, each of which contains two magnificent shotguns numbered 1 and 2, and, 3 and 4. Each gun includes an aluminum takedown case containing three extra choke tube. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .549/.551 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.032 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 5 oz.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerConnecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co.
ModelA10 American
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge28
Barrel28 inch vent rib
Finishblue/grey
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1760
Catalog page248

B) Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. A-10 Shotgun

As "A" with "6"s in place of the "5"s and improved cylinder/skeet 1 chokes installed. Barrel and stock measurements (O/U): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .552/.549 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.032 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 15 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 2 oz.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and grey finishes with limited handling evidence, crisp engraving, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. On their own, this, and the preceding two pairs are outstanding, but as the complete set of six their excellence and simply cannot be overstated. Do not miss out on this once in a lifetime chance to own these absolutely magnificent shotguns!
Details
ManufacturerConnecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co.
ModelA10 American
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge28
Barrel28 inch vent rib
Finishblue/grey
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1760
Catalog page248
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