# 4097435
Stunning Factory Engraved and Multi-Color Gold Inlaid Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case
$ 27499.99
A spectacular Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. reintroduction, circa 1996, this high-grade two-barrel set combines deluxe gold-inlaid game-scene engraving, exceptional feather-crotch figured wood, matching numbered components, and a full maker’s case presentation, an especially appealing package for collectors of fine American-style sporting shotguns.
- Reintroduced by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. circa 1996
- Premium two-barrel set configuration:
- Main barrel set marked with gold “1”
- Extra matching 30-inch barrel set with its own forend marked with gold “2”
- Both barrel sets have 3-inch chambers
- Automatic ejectors
- Main barrel set “1”:
- Blued Proof Steel barrels
- Single Bradley-type red bead front sight
- Matted flat ventilated rib
- Chokes marked “IMP CYL” / “MOD”
- 3-inch chambers
- Automatic ejectors
- Highly attractive raised gold-inlaid wedges of scrollwork at each breech
- Lovely jewelling on the flats and lumps
- Extra matching barrel set “2”:
- 30-inch matching barrel set
- Includes its own matching forend
- Forend marked with a gold “2”
- Chokes marked “MOD” / “FULL”
- 3-inch chambers
- Barrel measurements for set “2,” right/left:
- Bore diameter measured 9 inches from the breech: .729 / .730 inches
- Choke constriction: .019 / .038 inches
- Minimum wall thickness: .031 / .033 inches
- Barrel and stock measurements for set “1,” right/left:
- Bore diameter measured 9 inches from the breech: both .739 inches
- Choke constriction: .009 / .015 inches
- Minimum wall thickness: .025 / .026 inches
- Drop at comb: 1 7/16 inches
- Drop at heel: 1 13/16 inches
- Length of pull: 14 7/16 inches
- Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz.
- Action and engraving:
- Vibrant case-hardened action with striking color
- Stunning gold-inlaid scrollwork surrounding five multi-color gold-inlaid game scenes
- Engraving continues across the top lever, trigger guard, and both tangs
- Left side of action depicts a covey of flushing quail with white gold-inlaid clouds in the background
- Underside depicts a flock of lighting mallards with white gold clouds in the background
- Right side depicts several flushing grouse
- Top lever features a mourning dove in flight backed by white gold clouds
- Trigger guard features a flushing pheasant cock
- Controls and deluxe details:
- Single selective gold trigger
- Gold-inlaid serial number on the top tang
- Tang-mounted automatic safety
- Stock and forend:
- Stunning feather-crotch figured wood with exceptional visual appeal
- Fancy 21-B pattern fleur-de-lis checkering
- Beavertail forend with ebony tip inlay
- Case-hardened and gold-inlaid forend iron
- Blued, gold-inlaid rotary latch release with gold “1”
- Straight grip stock
- Blank gold inscription oval
- Fleur-de-lis checkered butt
- Included accessories and case:
- Maker’s oak and leather flat case
- Canvas case cover
- Gold-colored oiler
- Snap caps
- Cleaning tools
- Collector appeal:
- Deluxe CSMC reintroduction with circa 1996 production appeal
- Elaborate multi-color gold game-scene engraving gives the gun strong display and investment interest
- Two matching barrel sets greatly enhance versatility and collectibility
- Dedicated forend for the second barrel set adds completeness
- Premium figured wood, gold detailing, case-hardened finish, and maker’s case presentation make this a standout collector-grade set
Condition
Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finished with nearly all of the original multi-colored gold inlays, some darkening on the gold on the triggerguard, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case and extra barrel set are both also excellent. A fantastic chance to own an outstanding C.S.M.C. Model 21!
