Connecticut Shotgun Mfg Co (on life support?)

[Norton 750]

I don't know about their financial health, but I do know when inflation tightens the Nations belt like it has, only the wealthy have money to spend. So generally companies that specialize in that market do fine in bad times because frankly, the working class is not their customer to begin with.

 

[weatherby]

What Grade is that one?

Ithaca's are definitely undervalued these days. Perhaps not quite as refined as a Parker, Fox, or L C Smith, but a high grade Ithaca, especially in 12 ga, sells for bargain basement prices these days.

Its A 4
Times are getting tough for sure.
If I found it now I'd leave it even if discounted.

Living close to Connecticut I've used a gunsmith that was employed there.
Really nice guy he actually worked on this.
Just a Cresent but it's 20 gauge.
Has nice bores and still has case colors so...

He's also a wood junkie probably part of why we get along.

 

[LostintheOzone]

Until ammunition becomes plentiful and reasonable, shotgun sports in general are depressed! without the event to shoot at, who needs a new gun?

At the State Trap event, dealers that had shells affordably to go with the guns they sold did reasonably well!

I have a friend that has a Connecticut Firearms 20 gauge Round body. It has returned to the factory 3 or 4 times for timing/ejecting/cocking issues, I think their reputation is catching up to them! And in the long hull, that is a good thing!

Ivan

We're doing OK at our trap range. It's only open for a few hours twice a week but 20 or so people usually show up and shoot 3-4 rounds. Ammo seems to be available. I just had 2 cases of Federal target loads delivered to the house for less than $100/case. The LGS has plenty of ammo also. I don't shoot at any state events so don't know how those are.

Shotgun sales do seem to be depressed however. I might take advantage of that here in the next month or so.