cogswell-and-harrison-12-gauge-sidelock-shotgun
Lot 2046
Cogswell and Harrison, 12 Gauge Sidelock Shotgun
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Serial number 43878 on lower tang, barrel flat, and forend metal, 27 3/8 in. blued barrels marked COGSWELL & HARRISON, 168, PICCADILLY, LONDON, W.1. with single front bead sight, barrels choked F and IC, chambered at 2.75", color cased receiver marked COGSWELL & HARRISON on each side with decorative engravings, double triggers, shell ejectors, checkered walnut stock and forend with recoil pad.

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Overall length 44 3/8 in.

DOM: 1910, LOP: 14 5/8 in., DAC: 1 9/16 in., DAH: 2/3/16 in., FFL Status: Curio or Relic.

Cogswell & Harrison, founded in 1770, is one of the oldest British gunmaking firms, renowned for its fine shotguns. The company began in London and became known for innovation, introducing the "Certus" self-cocking hammerless gun in 1893. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Cogswell & Harrison produced high-quality sporting shotguns, favored by both the aristocracy and sportsmen. Despite facing financial difficulties and changing ownership in the 20th century, the brand has endured, continuing to offer bespoke, hand-crafted shotguns that maintain its reputation for craftsmanship and quality.

Overall very good estate condition, barrels have minor surface scratches, bores have hazy shine with minor fouling.