Connecticut Shotgun MFG CSMC Model RBL 16 GA 29″ IC/SKEET SxS Shotgun

SOLD FOR: $3200

LSB#: 230409GH022

Make: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. / Galazan

Model: RBL

Serial Number: RBL004853

Year of Manufacture: 2009-2010s

Gauge: 16 Gauge 2 3/4? Shells

Action Type: Boxlock Side-by-Side SxS, Top Break, Double Trigger Shotgun with Ejectors

Markings: The top of the right barrel is marked “CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. NEW BRITAIN CT. U.S.A.”, the top of the left is marked “RBL – 16 ga. 2 3/4””. The left barrel flat is marked “4853” and “IMP CYL”, the right “RBL / PROOF” and “SKEET”. The water table is marked “RBL004853” and “MADE IN USA MODEL RBL / CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. / NEW BRITAIN, CONN.”, the top tang is marked “RBL004853”, the bottom of the trigger plate is marked “RBL 16”. The frame, trigger plate, guard, base of the forend iron, and lever have beautiful foliate scroll engraving with game dog scenes present on the sides of the frame.

Barrel Length: 29”, Solid-Rib

Choke: The left barrel is Fixed Improved Cylinder and the right is Fixed Skeet.

Sights / Optics: There is a brass bead at the front of the rib.

Weight: 6 lb 13 oz

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select walnut with a straight grip, straight comb and serrated black hard rubber buttplate. The top and bottom of the wrist each have a thin hairline crack at the rear of the respective tang. There are some compressions, draglines, and minor marks through the finish, most noticeable on the belly and comb. There are scattered light handling marks. The LOP measures 14 7/8? and 14″ from the fronts of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The pate has some light wear. Drop at comb is approximately 1 3/8?, drop at heel 2 1/8?. The cast is off. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good-Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There are some areas of erosion and wear at the muzzles. In my opinion, these bores rate 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The edges have finish wear, most noticeable at the muzzles and trigger guard. There are some scattered spots and small areas of oxidation on the barrels, most noticeable toward the muzzles. There are some scattered light marks. There is thinning and finish loss on the receiver, heaviest on the bottom from handling. There are areas of thinning. There are some spots of discoloration from previous oxidation, some are noticeable on the bottom of the frame and there are also areas on the bottom tang which also has some areas of frost. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good-Fine 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: None.

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 RBL with its gorgeous walnut stocks, case colored receiver and intricate foliate 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 RBL was designed by examining several other successful side by side shotgun designs with the final product incorporating a double bridged action, a removable hinge pin, a special dog bone locking bolt, and other features that make the RBL truly unique. Chambered for 16 gauge with 29? barrels with fixed chokes, this is going to be a wonderful gun for everything from pheasant dove and qail to challenging yourself on the Skeet field with a gun that will turn heads. 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!

Some are hot, some are not, but thankfully most can be shot!
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