Army & Navy C.S.L. 12 Gauge 30" Side by Side Double Barrel Break Action Shotgun MFD 1940s-1950s C&R

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Make: Army & Navy C.S.L.

Model: Side by Side Double Barrel

Serial Number: 58571

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1940s–1950s, C&R

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Action Type: Break Action, Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun, Extractors

Barrel Length: 30”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead fixed to the solid rib. There is no provision for a rear sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a splinter forend, straight grip, and a serrated hard rubber buttplate. The LOP measures 14.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks show some light scratches and compression marks which are typical of regular use. The checkering remains defined. There are no cracks or chips. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blued Barrels, Case Colored Receiver

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are some very light scratches present and the case coloring has faded on the receiver. The screw heads are lightly tooled with serviceable slots. The pins are clean. The markings are sharp. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock up tight to the receiver. The triggers and safety function as intended. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This Army & Navy C.S.L. 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun is a classic example of a well-made British sporting firearm from the mid-20th century. Army & Navy Co-operative Society Limited, known for selling quality firearms and gear to British officers and sportsmen, sourced many of its shotguns from reputable Birmingham makers. This gun exhibits the hallmarks of that tradition: solid wood, refined checkering, and robust lock-up.

Its 30” barrels and straight grip stock point to its likely use as a field or game gun, offering balance and control for upland bird hunting or clay shooting. The Birmingham proof marks and overall build quality suggest this was not a budget-tier import but a respected working gun meant to endure use in the field.

With C&R eligibility and solid condition, this shotgun would make a fine addition to a vintage sporting arms collection, particularly for those with a taste for traditional British doubles. Whether taken afield or admired on the wall, it holds both aesthetic and functional appeal.


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This item is part of Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 1
 Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Mountain
 
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Army & Navy C.S.L. 12 Gauge 30" Side by Side Double Barrel Break Action Shotgun MFD 1940s-1950s C&R
Army & Navy C.S.L. 12 Gauge 30" Side by Side Double Barrel Break Action Shotgun MFD 1940s-1950s C&R
Lot number: 348
Seller: Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Event: Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 1
Ends: Saturday, May 31 | 9:00 AM  Mountain

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