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LOT 521
Factory Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 20 Gauge
A. H. Fox FE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. F205790, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened/gold finish,
walnut stock. Manufactured by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing as accurate continuations
of the storied A. H. Fox line, these guns do not disappoint and are every bit as beautiful and graceful as their early 20th century brethren. Blued barrels with a single
white bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, light engraving and a gold band at either muzzle, “MADE TO ORDER A. H. FOX” and “CHROMOX FLUID STEEL”
marked in gold on the right and left respectively, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and 1 1/2 inch wedges of scroll engraving
at either breech along with single gold bands. The highly attractive casehardened scalloped boxlock action displays beautiful tight scroll
engraving with floral bouquets, gold inlaid “A. H. FOX” banners on either side, a nesting gold inlaid woodcock on the left, a pair of gold
pheasant roosters on the underside, and a gold quail on the right. The scroll extends to the toplever, trigger guard, and both tangs, the lower
of which has the hand engraved gold inlaid serial number. The gun features a pair of gold plated triggers and a tang mounted manual safety
switch with gold inlaid “SAFE” marking. Exceptionally well-figured, fancy fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings,
including the Deeley style release, and diamond cross section straight grip stock with matching checkered flats and bare butt. Includes an oak
& leather takedown case with canvas cover, nickel snap caps, nickel oiler, and cleaning rod. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter
nine inches from the breech .616/.616 inches; choke constriction .015/.008 inches; minimum wall thickness .041/.040 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop
at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 15 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, casehardened, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
LOT 522
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun
Manufacturing Co. 28 Gauge RBL Reserve Launch Edition
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Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. RBL003766, 28 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued
steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib, standard barrel markings, 2 3/4
inch chambers with ejectors, and modified/improved modified chokes. The casehardened boxlock action displays scroll engraving on all sides covering nearly all of the surface with “RBL-28” on the underside. The gun features a single selective trigger and tang mounted manual safety
switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and Anson button style release and straight grip stock with
serrated black buttplate. Includes a takedown case containing two snap caps, a nickel oiler, and cleaning tools. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 13 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500