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Connecticut Shotgun RBL-28 Reserve Edition Smallbore Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Connecticut Shotgun RBL-28 Reserve Edition Smallbore Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
serial #RBL005791, 28 ga (2 3/4”), 30” barrels choked a tight improved modified and tight full, with bright excellent bores showing a few spots of stubborn wad residue. The barrels and triggerguard retain about 99% original blue with perhaps a slight handling mark or two, only the forend iron showing wear along the bottom, retaining about 75% blue. The frame retains 98-99% original case-color with the leading edge of the fences drifting to a silvery patina, the balance retaining vibrant color with factory full coverage scroll engraving enclosing dogs on point left and right, and a flushed bird on the underside. The barrels show a small wedge of scroll at the breech and base of the rib, the factory markings remaining crisp with “RESERVE” marked on the rib about 4” from the breech. The triggers retain all their gold finish. The checkered capped pistolgrip exhibition grade walnut stock and beavertail forend are in excellent condition with a few minor handling marks here and there and lovely grain figure throughout, the grooved black plastic buttplate intact and giving an about 14 5/8” length of pull with drops of about 1 1/2” and 2 3/8”. The shotgun locks up tight and on-face with the lever coming to rest right of center and features double triggers, an automatic safety, robust ejectors, and is sighted with a lone brass bead. Included is a canvas covered luggage case with burgundy interior and Connecticut Shotgun MFG Co. label inside the lid, key, a pair of snapcaps, oiler, cleaning rod and brushes, and manual. A striking small bore double that will look as good on display as it will perform in the field. (14C11604-2) {MODERN} (3500/5000)