COGSWELL & HARRISON AVANT TOUT 12 BORE, CASED

SERIAL NUMBER 29650, BARRELL 30", GUAGE 12. MANUFACTURED 1905/06. L.O.P. 15" OVER PAD/14" UNDER PAD. CAST=NEUTRAL CHAMBERS 2-5/8 CHOKED LEFT .028 FULL RIGHT .007 SKEET. WALL THICK, .028 Superb quality Cogswell & Harrison Avant Tout 12 bore box lock with double triggers, ejectors and straight English stock with splinter forearm. Receiver is modestly engraved with tight scrolls and rope bordered on sides, balance point and trigger guard engraved in same motif. Nicely figured walnut English straight stock, checkered at wrist and forearm. 1" Pachmayer "Old English" pad over 14" LOP. Assisted opening with manual safety. Shotgun remains in fine condition with over 60% case colors and balance toning. 40% blue finish has turned plum at balance point from carry and use. Barrels are very fine with most all of the re-blacked finish remaining. Ejectors are in time and function properly. Barrels are on face. Socks are very good with good oil finish remaining with slight losses. A very small stress chip is found at rear tang tip but no cracks. The case is wood and leather travel case is good however slightly weathered. Interior is slightly soiled and retailers label is fine. Case locking latch has been lost at earlier time but straps are still present and supple. A wonderful double from London's oldest gun maker and ready for the field. C&R*