Connecticut Shotgun MFG CSMC Model 21 like Winchester .410 & 28 GA 30″
SOLD FOR: $25550
LSB#: 220103TW001
Make: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co.
Model: 21 Two Barrel Set
Serial Number: SW38736
Year of Manufacture: 2002-2010s
Gauge: .410 Gauge 3″ Shells & 28 Gauge 2 3/4″ Shells
Action Type: Boxlock Side-by-Side SXS, Top Break, Single Selective Trigger Shotgun with Ejectors
Markings: The top of the left barrel is marked “MODEL 21-”, “-CSM- / TRADE MARK”, and “-410-3 IN.”. The top tang is marked with the serial number. The left barrel flat is marked with an ovalled “WS” proof and with the serial number, the right barrel flat is marked with a “WS” proof and “410 BORE 3 IN. CHAM.”. The forend iron lug of the barrel is marked “2”. The bottom of the left barrel is marked “CT. SHOTGUN MFG.” and “PROOF STEEL / MOD”. The bottom of the right barrel is marked “NEW BRITAIN, CT. U.S.A.” and “IMP CYL / PROOF STEEL”. The watertable is marked with an ovalled “WS” proof, “28 GA. / .410”, “MADE IN U.S.A. MODEL 21 / CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. / NEW BRITAIN, CONN.”. The inside of the forend iron is marked with the serial number and “2” and the inside of the forend is stamped with the serial number and “2”. The receiver, trigger guard, bottom tang, and base of the forend iron have scroll engraving.
The 28 Gauge barrel and forend are marked as follows: The top of the left barrel is marked “MODEL 21-”, “-CSM- / TRADE MARK”, and “-28 GAUGE 2 3/4”. The left barrel flat is marked with an ovalled “WS” proof and with the serial number, the right barrel flat is marked with a “WS” proof and “28 GAUGE 2 3/4 IN CHAM.”. The forend iron lug of the barrel is marked “1”. The bottom of the left barrel is marked “CT. SHOTGUN MFG.” and “PROOF STEEL / SKEET”. The bottom of the right barrel is marked “NEW BRITAIN, CT. U.S.A.” and “IMP CYL / PROOF STEEL”. The inside of the forend iron is marked with the serial number and “1” and the inside of the forend is stamped with the serial number and “1”.
Barrel Length: Both barrels are 30” and have a solid rib.
Choke: The .410 barrel is choked Modified on the left and Improved Cylinder on the right. The 28 Gauge barrel is choked Skeet on the left and Improved Cylinder on the right. Both barrels have fixed chokes.
Sights / Optics: Both barrels have a red bead in a base fixed to the front of the rib and a smaller steel alignment bead at the midsection. Both ribs are serrated for glare reduction.
Weight: .410 Bore: 6 lb., 2 oz., 28 Gauge: 5 lb. 13 oz
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, beavertail forend, ebony inlay on the foredn, and checkered wood butt with skeleton buttplate. There is an inlaid initial plate in the belly marked “21o8s”. There are a couple faint scuffs and light handling marks. The checkering is strong. The LOP measures 14 1/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt. The butt has some light marks and the checkering is strong. Drop at comb is approximately 1 1/2″, drop at heel 2 1/8″. The cast is about neutral. Overall, the stocks are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: All bores are bright and free of erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The receiver has some scattered light handling wear. The barrel release lever has some faint thinning. There is standard operational wear. The .410 barrel has some minor finish loss at the muzzle, mostly on the bottom. There are a few little marks through the finish, the most noticeable is on the right side about 5″ from the muzzle. The 28 gauge barrel has some scattered light handling marks. There are a few little tiny marks and some faint thinning at the muzzle. The top of the right barrel has a bit of discoloration at the muzzle. There is some operational wear on the safety and lever. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in 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 a locking luggage case fit for the stocked action and barrel assemblies with accessory compartments, snap caps, a cleaning kit, english-style straps, and a canvas cover.
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 Model 21 with its gorgeous walnut stocks, blued finish and precise fitment. 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 CSM Model 21 is based on the Winchester Model 21, itself a deluxe side by side shotgun. The shotgun’s total production was approximately 33,000 guns with sales starting in 1930 and continuing into the early 1980s. The Model 21 was Winchester’s effort to make a quality side by side shotgun to rival those of high-end makers such as Parker and Fox. This CSM packs all the quality of the original Winchesters and Galazan even purchased all of the manufacturing machinery and tooling Winchester Model 21 double barrel shotgun from the U.S. Repeating Arms Corporation. This one comes with a .410 Bore barrel and a 28 Gauge barrel, both measuring 30″ and have the same sighting configuration. 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!