One of the last in the USA...
Connecticut Shotgun is one of the few remaining traditional gun & riflemaking companies in the United States. Since 1975, Connecticut Shotgun has always pushed to keep the once-thriving art alive and make the best gun possible. The company has reached many milestones and established a reputation throughout its vast history, creating a variety of innovative, distinctive, and versatile double barreled shotguns.
Today, Connecticut Shotgun Manufacting Co. operates out of New Britain, CT and running a shop, Galazan Gunmakers in Greenwich, CT. Currently producing 13 different in-house double-barrled shotguns, and always working to keep the art of traditional gunmaking alive.
A Company Is Born
Antony S. Galazan was mentored by gunmaker Gary Herman of Safari Outfitters in Ridgefield, CT. He honed his skills and later founded Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company after receiving advice to obtain a gun-manufacturing license from the ATF.
The Early Years
Connecticut Shotgun began by producing gun parts for sale. By 1989, they expanded to manufacturing nearly all components of shotguns. Galazan later introduced a new product, the choke and barrel gauge, a tool used to measure gun parts.
The First Connecticut Shotgun
Galazan crafted his debut firearm, the A. Galazan Sidelock Over & Under Shotgun, at his New Britain factory. Inspired by the renowned Boss & Co. shotguns, it offered comparable or superior quality to many London-made guns at a significantly lower price.
Resurrecting An Old American Classic
Connecticut Shotgun acquires the rights to produce A.H. Fox shotguns from Savage Arms. Available in various sizes and gauges, these shotguns have been praised by customers and experts alike for surpassing the original models in quality.
Buying The Custom Shop
Connecticut Shotgun acquires the Winchester Custom Shop from U.S. Repeating Arms, gaining rights to produce the Model 21 Side-by-Side shotgun and to service original Winchester models.
A Booming Company
Remington authorized Galazan to create custom Parker shotguns. Connecticut Shotgun produced high-quality Galazan-brand and upgraded Fox, Parker, and Winchester models, while skilled artisans from the UK, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and New Britain joined the team.
A New HQ
With the company growing, Galazan moves Connecticut Shotgun to a new 120,000 sq ft space to expand his product base.
A Mass Development
Connecticut Shotgun releases the Inverness, a boxlock-over-and-under shotgun and the A-10 American, an over-and-under sidelock shotgun. Connecticut Shotgun also becomes the sole distributor of the B. Rizzini line of shotguns.
A New Premier Gun
Connecticut Shotgun releases the Revelation, a boxlock over-and-under shotgun with a color case hardening. Considered the "Premier" gun of Connecticut Shotgun.
Competition Shotguns
Connecticut Shotgun launches its Competition Division, introducing three new shotguns: the Superbird round boxlock SxS, the G1 modular O/U, and the Pointer Superlight O/U with a French Grey finish, designed specifically for field use.
The New RSP Shotgun
Connecticut shotgun releases the RSP over-and-under shotgun, a 20 gauge round-action shotgun with a special engraved sideplate.