c-s-rosson-20-gauge-boxlock-shotgun
Lot 2050
C.S. Rosson 20 Gauge Boxlock Shotgun
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Serial number 3355 on lower tang, 27 in. blued barrels marked C.S ROSSON & CO. 7 BEDFORD STREET NORWICH with single front sight, shell ejectors, barrels choked M and IM, receiver marked C.S. ROSSON & CO. on each side with additional decorative engravings, double triggers, checkered walnut stock and forend with checkered buttend.

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Overall length 43 3/8 in.

DOM: 1955, LOP: 14 3/8 in. DAC: 1 5/8 in., DAH: 2 3/16 in., FFL Status: Curio or Relic.

Additional information: Nitro Proof, Right MWT(thou) 25, Left MWT(thou) 31, Right Bore Dia. .618, Left Bore Dia. .619, Weight 5lb. 6oz., Chamber 2 1/2 in.

C.S. Rosson, a notable British gunmaker active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was celebrated for its high-quality shotguns. Based in London, the company built a reputation for precision craftsmanship and elegant design, catering to discerning sportsmen. Rosson shotguns were known for their reliability and aesthetic appeal. Despite the company's eventual decline, its firearms remain respected for their historical value and craftsmanship.

Overall very good estate condition, barrels have minor surface scratches and finish wear, bores are shiny.