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LOT 1345
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 20 Gauge RBL Launch Edition NRA Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. NRA000059, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Blued steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib marked “Reserve”, standard barrel markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and interchangeable choke tube system. The casehardened finished
boxlock action displays scroll engraving on all sides covering nearly 100% of the surface with an NRA coin inlaid in the underside. The gun features
double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fitting and Anson button release and straight grip stock with serrated plastic buttplate. Includes a takedown case containing two snap caps and a choke tube pouch containing three chokes. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,500
rib bbl., blue/coin 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 interchangeable
choke tube system (skeet/modified installed). The coin finished boxlock action displays scroll engraving
on all sides covering nearly 100% of the surface with “RBL” on a ribbon on the underside. The gun
features a single selective trigger and tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured,
multi-point checkered forend with engraved fitting and Anson button release and straight grip stock with serrated plastic
buttplate. Includes original shipping box as well as a takedown case containing two snap caps, a nickel oiler, a two piece
wooden cleaning rod, shooting glasses, and a choke tube pouch containing three chokes (improved cylinder, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 1 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence. The forend has a slight chip at the shoe on either side, otherwise, the wood is excellent with sharp checkering. The case is very fine, accessories are excellent, and the shipping box is good. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1346
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing 20 Gauge RBL Launch Edition Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. RBL000954, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid
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LOT 1347
Factory Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Model 23 Pigeon Grade XTR Lightweight Double Barrel Shotgun with
Case - Serial no. PWK202984, 20 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/ coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured from 1978 to 1988. Dual white bead sights on the matte vent rib, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked modified/ full. The boxlock action displays floral scroll engraving on all sides and a solitary pigeon on the underside and features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered walnut beavertail forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with Winchester recoil pad. Includes Winchester takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb, 2 3/8 inch drop at heel, and 14 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, limited minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,250