GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SUPERB EARLY A. GALAZAN "BEST" OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN ENGRAVED WITH FINE ROSE AND SCROLL BY "CREATIVE ART" WITH CASE AND CHOKE TUBES.A GALAZANO/UG10912GAW/CASE, CHOKE TUBES, KEYMODERNCal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. This exceptionally fine shotgun which equals or exceeds qualities of most of the finest guns made in the world today, has 30" demi-bloc bbls with solid matted rib, is fitted with Teague (invisible) choke tubes. Top bbl is engraved "Connecticut Shotgun Mfg Co" "N. B. Ct. U.S.A." on left side and "A. Galazan" on right. Bottom bbl flat is engraved with SN, gauge, and chamber length. Proprietary low profile case hardened pinless sidelock OU action features non-automatic safety with gold inlaid "S" covered by "T" shaped extension to button in Woodward fashion. Pinless sidelocks are removed by access to screws under hinged covers on each lockplate. Action also features single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut classic rose and scroll by "Creative Art" with signature on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard with matching scroll has SN inlaid in gold on tang. Exhibition quality, superbly marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8" over thin black Decelerator pad. Stock features classic drop points, borderless point pattern checkering at grip, and a gold oval on toe line engraved "JWD". Matching forend with Boss style rear bolsters, has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom - .728. Bore restrictions: Choke tubes. Drop at heel: 1-9/16", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Cast approx 3/8" on. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8". High quality oak and dark brown leather case with brass corners, is lined in dark green suede. A covered compartment contains a plastic container holding five additional choke tubes, as well as wrench, with two additional in plastic tubes (two additional in gun). CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with some light marks and high edge wear. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on beads and high edges. Lockplates retain nearly all of their orig color with a hint of silvering on lock screw covers. Top lever and trigger guard tang are lightly silvered from normal use. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with some light marks, perhaps some added oil on butt. Checkering very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather is very fine, with a few marks and compressions. Straps and handle are good. Interior is very fine. 52499-1 MGM279 (35,000-55,000)