May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2020
Ordered by Mr. Balderson in 2011 from CSMC as a Baby Frame 21 with 2 sets of barrels, one is .410 bore and one in 28 bore. The .410 bore barrels are 28" long with low profile ventilated matted rib with white front bead and have makers name on tops. The jeweled barrel flats with serial number, proof marks, and chamber and bore info. Barrels marked for Imp. Cyl. and Mod. choke. A-Carved beavertail forend with engraved roll type release and triangular ebony tip. The second barrel is a 28 bore is also 28" long with low profile ventilated matted rib with white front bead. Flats are jeweled and these barrels also marked for Imp. Cyl and Mod. choke. Both barrel sets with 3" wedges of scroll on each barrel. Made with gold plated single selective trigger, auto ejectors, and auto safety. The Baby Frame is engraved and gold inlaid in Grand American pattern with near full coverage scroll and gold inlaid setter on left, pointer on right, pheasants on bottom. Trigger guard with dog's bust on bow and scroll engraved. The A carved straight grip buttstock is of fabulous flame gained American walnut with gold oval near toe with initials "CWB" engraved and terminates with a beautiful fleur-de-lis carved and checkered butt. Housed in its original full leather case with maroon felt interior with makers label and accessories. CONDITION: Extremely fine and near mint. Appears test fired only and retains virtually all of its factory original finish to wood and metal with only minute handling marks. The case is excellent with only very minor rubs as is the canvas cover. These Baby Frame guns in this configuration are in excess of $40,000 new today with over a year wait. PROVENANCE: From the Carl Balderson Jr. Estate Collection. Accompanied by all original paperwork and sales receipt from CSMC when completed in 2011. JSL
Item Dimensions: Case: 14" x 33" x 4".
Accessories
Case with extra barrel set
Barrel Wall Thickness
(A) (L) .028 (R) .025 (B) (BOTH) .040
Chamber
(A) 2 - 3/4" (B) 3"
Choke
(A) (L) .005 (R) .004 (B) (L) .007 (R) .004
Gauge
(A) 28 Gauge (B) .410 Gauge
Internal Bore Diameter
(A) (BOTH) .551 (B) (L) .408 (R) .409
Length of Pull
14 - 1/4" from rear position SST
Manufacturer
Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co.
Weight
(A) 5 lbs 6 oz (B) 5 lbs 9 oz