C.S. Shattuck Company American Side Snap 12 Gauge Single-Shot Break-Open Shotgun with 30" Steel Barrel
This C.S. Shattuck Company American Side Snap is a U.S.-made, single-barrel, single-shot shotgun built around a break-open, hammer-fired action. It is marked as an "American Side Snap" and features a 30" round steel barrel, a brass-colored front bead sight, and a plain hardwood stock with a straight/near-straight grip profile. Notable visible details include a splinter-style forearm retained by a screw and a distinctive circular/oval metal feature on the left side of the action body (function not confirmed from photos).
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Specific Condition Notes: The stock is heavily damaged. The action is extremely worn. The hammer does not cock. The locking mechanism still seems to function.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Firearm only
Configured as a single-shot with a 1-round capacity, this American Side Snap is built with a single trigger and an external hammer. The action is described as break-open and hammer-fired, with no top-mounted opening lever visible in the provided views.
The shotgun wears a plain round barrel with no ventilated rib visible. Sighting consists of a front bead, described as brass-colored, for a simple and traditional sight picture.
Stock furniture is wood, with a plain hardwood stock and no visible checkering. The buttplate is checkered and includes a central decorative emblem/cartouche, and the forearm is a wood splinter style retained by a visible screw.
Per the provided information, the serial number is exempt and no legible proof marks or rollmarks were visible in the provided images beyond the identification as C.S. Shattuck Company "American Side Snap."