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LOT 3524
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 20 Gauge RBL Reserve Double Barrel Shotgun
with Case - Serial no. RBL002285, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured c. 2010. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the smooth concave
solid rib which is marked “Reserve”, standard Launch Edition barrel markings, wedges of scroll engraving at the
breech, interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/skeet installed), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The
barrels are fitted to the casehardened boxlock action which displays extensive scroll engraving and an “RBL”
banner on the underside. The gun features a single selective trigger, a rolled triggerguard, a tang mounted
automatic safety, and a Holland & Holland style self-opening mechanism under the forend. The gun is fitted with a highly attractive
and multi-point checkered forend with engraved iron as well as a straight hand stock with leather covered recoil pad. Includes a
takedown case containing a set of snap caps, cleaning tools, and three extra chokes (modified, improved modified, and full). Stock
measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb, 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 15 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish, 97% original case colors, minor handling evidence, some wear on
the recoil pad, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with light storage/transit wear.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3523
Factory Engraved Connecticut
Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 28 Gauge
Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with
Case - Serial no. W38668, 28 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. Reintroduced by Connecticut
Shotgun Manufacturing Co. circa 1995. Built with blued
Proof Steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, a
single band of engraving at the breech, chokes marked “IMP-CYL”/”MOD”, and chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic
ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the blued action which displays Winchester’s 21-1 engraving pattern showing tasteful use
of scrollwork on all sides as well as on the toplever and trigger guard. The gun features a single selective gold trigger and
a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a gorgeous richly feather crotch figured and multi-point checkered
beavertail forend with engraved iron and an ebony tip inlay as well as a pistol grip stock with engraved blue steel grip cap, blank gold inscription oval, and a Winchester rubber recoil pad.
Includes a factory leather flat case with canvas cover, oiler, snap caps, and cleaning tools. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .550/.550 inches; choke
constriction .008/.014 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.030 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with minor handling evidence,
slightly oversized recoil pad, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically
excellent. The case and accessories are also excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 3525
Factory Engraved
Connecticut Shotgun
Manufacturing Co. 20 Gauge
RBL Launch Edition Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no.
RBL001164, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. Manufactured c. 2010. Built with blued steel featuring a
single brass bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib, Launch Edition barrel markings, wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, interchangeable chokes (skeet/improved cylinder installed), and 2 3/4
inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened boxlock action which displays extensive scroll engraving over a matted background. The gun features a single selective gold trigger,
a rolled triggerguard, a tang mounted automatic safety, and a Holland & Holland style self-opening mechanism under the forend. The gun is fitted with a highly attractive beautifully figured and multi-point
checkered beavertail forend with engraved iron as well as a pistol grip stock with blued steel grip cap and black polymer buttplate. Includes a takedown case containing a set of snap caps, cleaning tools, and three extra chokes
(modified, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb, 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The case is also excellent.
Provenance: The Frank Brownell Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500