Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #85
  • Lot #3445
Lot #3444
Lot #3446

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

Consecutive Pair of Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 28 Gauge A-10 Over/Under Shotguns with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

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

Consecutive Pair of Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 28 Gauge A-10 Over/Under Shotguns with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

Estimated Price: $25,000 - $37,500
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

A) Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. A-10 Shotgun

Manufacturer: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co.
Model: A10 American
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1721
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 248
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 "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.

Rating Definition:

Excellent 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.



B) Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. A-10 Shotgun

Manufacturer: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co.
Model: A10 American
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1721
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 248
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Excellent 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!



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #1333: Connecticut Shotgun Co. 28 Ga. Model A-10 Over/Under Barrels

    Lot #1331: TriStar Arms Model TT-15 Superposed 28 Gauge Shotgun with Box

    Lot #384: Factory Game Scene Engraved Austrian Over/Under Combination Gun

    Lot #901: Italian Fair Model SLX 600 Deluxe Over/Under 16 Gauge Shotgun

    Lot #903: Engraved Fausti Over/Under Shotgun with Box

    Lot #900: Franchi Instinct L Over/Under 410 Gauge Shotgun