Lot 1194:
H.S.B. & Co. Ruso Champion Single Shot Shotgun 12 Gauge with 30 Inch Barrel
Description
This lot features an H.S.B. & Co. branded single-shot break-action shotgun chambered in 12 gauge, manufactured by Iver Johnson as part of their Champion series. The firearm is equipped with a 30-inch barrel featuring a full choke bore and a brass bead front sight. Key markings include the left side of the receiver stamped with H.S.B. & CO. above a rooster graphic containing the word RUSO and followed by CHICAGO. The top of the barrel is marked ELECTRO STEEL CHOKE BORED flanked by star symbols. The receiver displays a mottled grey and brown patina consistent with aged case-hardening, while the blued finish on the long barrel shows significant thinning and oxidation. The furniture consists of a smooth wood buttstock and forend; notably, there is a visible structural crack in the wood at the wrist where it joins the upper receiver tang. The stock is fitted with a black checkered hard rubber buttplate. This firearm was produced for the Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. hardware firm of Chicago, which utilized the Ruso brand for various sporting goods. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The metal surfaces show a varied patina with significant surface oxidation, pinprick pitting, and handling marks throughout. The blued finish on the barrel is thinned, transitioning to a brown patina in several areas. The wood furniture shows numerous scratches, dings, and finish loss, with a prominent crack at the wrist. The bore is dark with visible frosting and light pitting. The action appears to function correctly with a solid lockup, and the top lever and external hammer operate as intended, though the firearm has not been function-tested with live ammunition.
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