Video—ARTV: Inside Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing

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posted on February 26, 2019
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Go behind the scenes with the custom shotgun manufacturer behind everything from ornate designs from A. H. Fox, to etched Model 21s. Though best known for its work on high-end shotguns like these, Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing has now expanded into other markets, producing such firearms as the double-pump DP-12 shotgun, and even AR-platform sporting rifles. For more on this multi-faceted brand, check out this feature segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV. 

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Additional Readings:
Making the Grade: The Return of the Fox Shotgun

A Look Back at A.H. Fox Shotguns
American Rifleman TV Exclusive: Standard Mfg. DP-12 Shotgun
The Keefe Report: Savage Brings Back the Fox















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