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LOT 1507
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun
Manufacturing Co.
Model A-10 American
Over/Under Shotgun
Two Barrel Set with
Case - Serial no. A10-
000521, 12 gauge,
30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel
monoblock barrels featuring single red bead sight on the matted vent rib,
standard markings, interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/modified
installed), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted
to the coin finished sidelock action which displays attractive light rose and scroll engraving and “A-10/AMERICAN” marked on the
underside. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a beautiful feather crotch figured and multi-point checkered
forend with engraved forend iron as well as a full pistol grip stock with Galazan recoil pad. Includes a second matching numbered set of 20 gauge barrels measuring
30 inches with 2 3/4” chambers with ejectors and interchangeable chokes (cylinder/cylinder installed). Also included are a pair of snap caps for each caliber, nine extra
chokes (20 gauge: two skeet 1 and an improved cylinder and 12 gauge: two cylinder, two skeet 1, improved modified, and full), and an aluminum takedown case that houses
the set. Barrel measurements for the 20 gauge set (O/U): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both .617 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.030 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 12
gauge set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both .735 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.026 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel;
14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original finish with minor handling evidence, some loss of the gold wash on the action pins, a few scratches on the upper chamber area, stress line in stock
upper tang, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel set is also excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 1506
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Mfg.
A-10 American Over/Under 20 Gauge Shotgun
Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. A10-001526,
20 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
The A-10 American shotgun epitomizes what a truly fine shotgun should be. It is a very low profile, shallow
frame full side lock over and under shotgun . This shotgun features a matte vent rib with a single red bead sight,
chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells with ejectors and screw in Trulock choke system (improved cylinder/modified installed).
The receiver is forged from a solid block of steel and plasma hardened. The side locks, action, trigger guard, break lever and
forearm hardware are engraved with floral scroll and rose bouquet designs. The side locks are hand detachable. The internal
parts that are subject to wear are “Hard Gold” treated adding years to the life of the shotgun. The barrels feature a “TuffBore”
coating which makes them steel shot compatible. Adjustable gold washed single trigger, automatic tang mounted safety/selector and mounted with a multi-point checkered
high gloss beautifully figured 3x English walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a solid Decelerator recoil pad. The 28 gauge barrel set is also 30 inches long with a vent rib,
2 3/4 inch chambers, choke tubes (improved cylinder/skeet 1installed), matching serial number, and matching forearm. Also included is a leather bound factory takedown
case with six extra choke tubes (3 for each barrel set), two choke tools, oiler, and papers. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/4 inches; drop at heel 2 inches; length of
pull 13 5/8 inches.
CONDITION: Excellent overall with 99% original matte blue finish, vivid case colors with some light edge wear on the forearm shoe, crisp engraving, and mild handling marks. The wood is also excellent with
attractive grain and figure, crisp checkering, and just a few small scattered dings. Mechanically excellent. Extra barrel is also excellent. Case is very good with some scattered exterior scuffs and scratches.
Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000