This week’s 5 doubles you don’t want to miss …

PURDEY BEST SXS 20 GAUGE
PURDEY BEST SXS 20 GAUGE

PURDEY BEST SXS 20 GAUGE: COMPLETED 1935, #24333, 28″ SELF OPENER 009 AND 016 2 3/4 CHAMBERS, DOUBLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS, SPLINTER FOREARM, ENGLISH GRIP, MAKERS CASE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, 5 LBS 12 OZ, 2 1/4″ DAH, 1 9/16″ DAC, 15″ LOP. Price: $48,500

Brand new Chapuis Super Orion O/U C35 28Ga 30" barrels
Brand new Chapuis Super Orion O/U C35 28Ga 30″ barrels

Brand new Chapuis Super Orion O/U C35 28Ga 30″ barrels: A brand new Chapuis O/U with double triggers, straight grip and 30 “ barrels.  2 ¾” chambers, bores measure .550  with fixed chokes (Improved cyl – Improved modified). Round action  with trigger plate locks, Coin finish with English style engraving coverage with pheasants, partridges on the sides of the receiver and German Short Hair under receiver. The shotgun weighs 5 pounds 14 OZ . English stock in a nice piece of Turkish walnut with the following dimensions: 15 ½” LOP over ¼” wood plate,  1  ½”   and 2 ½”  drop and 3/8” cast off. As usual on a Chapuis product, the trunnions size , rear lump interlocking and locking surfaces are ample to insure an extremely long mechanical lifespan. I trust them enough to offer a lifetime mechanical warranty to the original owner. Price: $4,990

A.D.JANSEN OVER UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR 28 GAUGE
A.D.JANSEN OVER UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR 28 GAUGE

A.D.JANSEN OVER UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR 28 GAUGE: 26 3/4″,  IC AND FULL 2 3/4″, SOLID RIB, DOUBLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS, FIELD FOREARM, ENGLISH GRIP, CHECKERED BUTT, EXCELLENT CONDITION, 5LBS 6 OZ, 2 1/4″ DAH,1 3/8″ DAC, 14 1/2″ LOP. Price: $4,950

CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN LAUNCH EDITION RBL IN 20 GAUGE - ALL OPTIONS - 3X WOOD UPGRADE - NEW
CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN LAUNCH EDITION RBL IN 20 GAUGE – ALL OPTIONS – 3X WOOD UPGRADE – NEW

CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN LAUNCH EDITION RBL IN 20 GAUGE – ALL OPTIONS – 3X WOOD UPGRADE – NEW: Holland Style Self Opeing System. Beavertail forend. Cased with all accessories. Barrels are 28″ with 5 choke tubes. Weight of gun is g LBS 8 OZ. Shipping is $40. Stock dimensions follow. LOP – 14 3/4″, Drop at Comb – 1 1/2″, Drop at Heel – 2 1/2″ Price: $3,950

Bernardelli SXS, 28 GA, 26" barrel, double trigger ejectors
Bernardelli SXS, 28 GA, 26″ barrel, double trigger ejectors

Bernardelli SXS, 28 GA, 26″ barrel, double trigger ejectors: Full and Improved modified chokes. The stock is in very good condition, does have a few light handling marks on it, has been hunted with. The barrels and bore are in great condition. Barrel walls measure 5.84mm. The drop at the Heel measures 2-3/8″ and the drop at the comb measures 1-1/2″. Excellent overall condition. Price: $1,699.99

Auction alert: 28g CSMC RBL SxS shotgun, No Reserve…

28 gauge CSMC RBL SxS Shotgun, @ auction, no reserve
28 gauge CSMC RBL SxS Shotgun, @ auction, no reserve

The state of Connecticut may not be the first place you think of as “gun country.” But since the 19th century, it has been home to some of America’s most famous gunmakers, including Parker Bros, Winchester, and Colt. Thousands of rifles, pistols, and shotguns have been built in Connecticut, probably millions.

In the 1975s, a gunmaker called the Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company (CSMC) opened for business. CSMC started building Fox shotguns and Winchester M21s in the 1990s. Around 2006 or so they launched their RBL-line of side by sides, first in 12g and 20g. The 28gs followed a few years later, and ones like you see here cost around $7500+ new today.

This one is on Gunbroker.com now and the No Reserve listing ends Wednesday, 6/27/2018 @ 11:15 PM.

28 gauge CSMC RBL SxS Shotgun, @ auction, no reservev
28 gauge CSMC RBL SxS Shotgun, @ auction, no reserve

CSMC RBL all options 28 ga., first-year edition serial number 002801. Awesome, full “Feather crotch” American walnut! This was the debut of the 28 ga. & SHOT Show display gun several years ago. I saw that wood and configuration and have to have it, so they reluctantly agreed to ship it to me after the show. Hard to find, configuration with 30” barrels, concave tapered game rib, double triggers, Self-opening feature, Beavertail fore end, capped “Prince of Wales” pistol grip, Full-length rolled-edge trigger guard, stunning XXX Fancy feather-crotch American walnut with classic, dull oil finish. Nice scroll engraving with dog and bird cameos finished off with authentic bone charcoal case colors. Excellent overall condition with only signs of wear being on the breech face and slight thinning of the gold on the triggers (suede gloves) – the rest is near mint with a couple small dings on the fore end just below the screw (pictured). Complete with case and accessories. These are the best value in mid-range SxS guns on the market and this one is a desirable and very hard to find configuration.

28 gauge CSMC RBL SxS Shotgun, @ auction, no reserve
28 gauge CSMC RBL SxS Shotgun, @ auction, no reserve