Connecticut Shotgun A-10 American Rose & Scroll A10 28″ O/U Double Shotgun, Case & More 12 GA

SOLD FOR: $6,225.00
LSB#: 181115RS05

Make: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. / Galazan

Model: A-10 American, Rose & Scroll

Serial Number: A10-001517

Year of Manufacture: Modern

Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4″ & 3″ Shells

Action Type: Sidelock Over Under O/U, Top Break, Single Selective Trigger Shotgun with Ejectors

Markings: The left side of the upper barrel is marked “A-10 AMERICAN / 12 GAUGE 2 3/4″ AND 3″”, the right is marked “CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN M.F.G. CO. / N.B. CT. U.S.A.”. The bottom of the monoblock and the top tang are marked with the serial number. Each sideplate is marked “A-10” in banner with the sideplates, receiver, trigger plate, guard and forend iron covered in intricate, fine, tight rose & scroll engraving.

Barrel Length: 28”, Vent-Rib

Choke: The barrels are threaded for Trulock removeable chokes with Improved Cylinder over Skeet I installed and Full, Improved Modified and Modified included.

Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a red bead in a base at the front of the ventilated rib. The top of the rib is finely checkered and serrated to reduce glare.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select black American walnut with straight grip, straight comb and solid black rubber Galazan buttpad. The forend has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The buttstock has a light compression in the top of the checkering on the left of the wrist, another on the top of the comb in the center and a few other scattered minor compressions and handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp apart from the compression mentioned. The LOP measures 14 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. Drop at the comb is approximately 1 1/2″, drop at heel is 2 1/4″. The cast is about neutral. The pad has no notable wear or damage. The stocks rate in about Fine-Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case-Colored

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion in the bores.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrels have very light wear from the forend, concealed while assembled, the edges of the rib have a few scattered light marks. The receiver, sideplates and trigger guard show only light handling marks. The screw heads are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the ejectors. The barrels lock up with no play to the receiver. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes in an aluminum hard-sided case with black nylon cover, black felt interior and partitions for the barel assembly, stock assembly and accessories. Accessories included a leather-bound hard-sided case with the extra chokes, choke wrench and disassembly tools and a leather-bound folder with manual and warranty card. All accessories are in Excellent condition.

Our Assessment: Tony Galazan, the founder of Connecticut Shotgun Mfg., is a tireless perfectionist with a passion for making the finest gun possible. It shows in their products such as this A-10 American with its gorgeous black American walnut stocks, vivid bone and charcoal case-coloring and eye-watering rose & scroll engraving. These shotguns aren’t just meant to be pretty, though, they’re meant to be fired. Every operation in the production of their guns takes place at their New Britain production facility, giving them control of the quality of every aspect of the gun’s construction. All of CSM’s production crew test-fire their guns during the construction process, ensuring that the gun is fit perfectly, functions flawlessly and the craftsmen have an intimate understanding of how a gun should feel for its user. The A-10 is a true sidelock, with removable sideplates, something of a rarity among American shotguns. With a nice case for transport, factory accessories and function matched only by the beauty of its form, this shotgun will be the pride of any collection and should make for a fine piece for hunting or sporting that will be the envy of all who see it. Please see our photos and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This shotgun can be transferred in California.