This Belgian-made Charles Daly Empire Grade is a 10 gauge side-by-side from the 1950s, serial 3685, out of the collection of retired Texas Ranger Ron C. Stewart. The 30-inch fluid steel barrels have a doll's head extension, a concave rib, 3 1/2-inch chambers and fixed chokes measuring .011 and .021, improved cylinder and modified. The case-hardened box lock has castellated fences and hand-engraved scroll, double triggers, auto ejectors and a manual safety.

The figured checkered walnut has a horn forend tip and a 15-inch length of pull to a red recoil pad, with drop of 1 1/2 to 3 inches. Wear is light: a few handling marks on the stock, a very small chip at the forearm corner, normal finish wear on the action with original case colors remaining. The barrels were re-blacked at some point and show light wear and excellent bores. Connecticut's deer rules name 12, 16 and 20 gauge, so this 10 bore is a collector's double here.

Key features

• 10 gauge side-by-side, 30-inch fluid steel barrels
• 3 1/2-inch chambers, fixed IC and modified chokes
• Case-hardened box lock, hand-engraved scroll, auto ejectors
• Figured walnut, horn forend tip, 15-inch length of pull
• From retired Texas Ranger Ron C. Stewart's collection

Ships to the Connecticut FFL dealer you name, where a Long Gun Eligibility Certificate or pistol permit is required to complete the transfer.