*COGSWELL & HARRISON AVANT TOUT GAME GUN.

SN 26931. (ca 1901) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Sleeved bbls are engraved with Cogswell & Harrison’s name and address and “THE AVANT TOUT” on concave game rib. Sides of breech section are marked “Westley Richards Sleeved”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bbls are fitted with C & H patent ejector springs which assist the opening of the gun until fired. Coin finished, boxlock action features automatic safety, hidden crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 30% coverage medium scroll, and each side with “Cogswell & Harrison”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on short tang. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/16″ over serrated wood butt. Flat topped point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has inlet steel tip and spring tension fastener. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (Full), right -.017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 80% of their renewed finish (done at time of sleeving). Action is cleaned to silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish over numerous heavy and light marks and scratches, checkering considerably worn and not re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 4-50375 MGM170 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3362

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3362	$1,840.00	COGSWELL & HARRISON AVANT TOUT GAME GUN. SN 26931. (ca 1901) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Sleeved bbls are engraved with Cogswell & Harrison’s name and address and “THE AVANT TOUT” on concave game rib. Sides of breech section are marked “Westley Richards Sleeved”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bbls are fitted with C & H patent ejector springs which assist the opening of the gun until fired. Coin finished, boxlock action features automatic safety, hidden crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 30% coverage medium scroll, and each side with “Cogswell & Harrison”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on short tang. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/16″ over serrated wood butt. Flat topped point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has inlet steel tip and spring tension fastener. Bore diameter: left-.729, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (Full), right -.017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain 80% of their renewed finish (done at time of sleeving). Action is cleaned to silver gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish over numerous heavy and light marks and scratches, checkering considerably worn and not re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 4-50375 MGM170 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3362 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*COGSWELL & HARRISON AVANT TOUT GAME GUN.