| While many have tried to create with machinery, few have succeeded. The RBL's may be the crowning exception.
...the final fitting and detailing are done by master gunmakers.
Externally the lines, engraving, fit and finish are extremely fine, easily bringing to mind the quality of many of the grand vintage double guns of the past. The finish on the wood is simply perfect.
...over an extreme variety of shooting the RBL proved itself very easy to hit with.
-Ross Seyfried
Professional Writer, Hunting Guide and Field Correspondant for the NRA
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I just returned from a trip to Bolivia to shoot early doves, my RBL worked well under heavy fire, probably over 3,000 shells in a week. Of note, I purchased this RBL this RBL used on the second hand market, and was not some specially made-up gun for a magazine article.
– Clair Kofoed
Shooting Sportsman
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Beauty, fine craftsmanship and lovely handling, all at a terrific value, the RBL is one of the great achievements in American gun making.
- Jim Carmichel, Shooting Editor, Outdoor Life (30+ years)
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“Tony Galazan’s RBL incorporates tradition and modern manufacturing to make a shotgun that is packed with features found on shotguns at several times the price. The fit and finish are superb, but even better, this shotgun swings and shoots like the top-of-the-line shotgun it is.”
- John M. Taylor
Field Editor
Sports Afield |
“I said I don’t want to sound gushy, but it would be a fair question to ask if I’m impressed with the RBL. Answer: Unh-huh. Big time.”
- Michael McIntosh
Renowned Author & Sportsman |
The RBL Launch Edition is a landmark of modern American gunmaking.
– Bruce Buck
Shooting Sportsman |
The superior quality and functionality of this shotgun make it an excellent value. Surely, my RBL will become a family heirloom. I look forward to purchasing another shotgun from CT Shotgun Mfg. It has features not normally found in a shotgun at this price.
– Steve Lefebrve |
The RBL has excellent fit and finish, perfect balance, and has quickly become my favorite gun to shoot. This American made gun will surely go down in history as a classic.
Wayne Fisler |
“It’s not a gun but a precision instrument.” |
Out of the case I shot a double on woodcock, something I normally don’t do. The RBL is everything and more than was advertised by the CSMC. It is a beautiful, well proportioned, well made American shotgun. Great Job!! – Richard Claxton
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“Not made in some foreign country but made right here in the USA.”
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The RBL 20 bore produced by Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. is a tribute and a reflection of knowledge of double guns, manufacturing techniques, and quality expressed by its craftsman and owner Tony Galazan. I am proud to say that I am the owner of one of these fabulous guns.
– Allan Swanson
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“Proportionately correct, slender and lightweight.” |
A crowd quickly gathered around my RBL when I went to pick it up at the local gunshop, everyone couldn’t believe that this gun was less than $10,000!
– Fred Tramotola |
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“The RBL-28 is the sweetest gun you will ever own.”
- Anthony J. Chimblo III |
“Now I know why American products set the worlds standard.”
- Michael Luzich |
“For my money, it is the best value in its price range by a wide margin. My only regret with the RBL is I did not order two of them.”
- Steve Wilson |
“It’s not a gun, it’s a magic wand.” |
Came in 2nd at Vintager's.
Again, thanks for the great guns!
-Chuck DeVinne
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“This will be handed down from generation to generation.” |
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“I put just over one hundred boxes (2500 rounds) of ammunition through the RBL while in Uruguay. It functioned without flaw the whole time.”
Tracy Walsh
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“A gun of this quality is usually several times more” |
It has many of the attributes of a fine gun for a very modest price. It seems to me to be a complete gun system for all types of shooting as one could find. The workmanship is excellent; the gun looks great, and has fine Balance.
– Bryant Barnard
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“CT Shotgun making a gun of this quality, at this price is like Rolls Royce making a car that anyone can afford.”
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“I entered the 20 Gauge World Championships and smashed all but two targets to win the Open Bronze Medal. There is no gun like it on the market! The Galazan RBL represents a true, best gun value for the S x S enthusiast.”
- Hal M. Hare
NSSA All-American |
My CSMC RBL has performed beautifully right out of the box. During dog training in the spring, I have put down several quail at extraordinary ranges...a testament to the terrific patterns this gun throws. At a recent Ruffed Grouse tournament, my RBL 20 bore prevailed for a high score against a field of mostly 12 gauge sporting clays guns.
– Chuck DeVinne
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The CSMC RBL is the epitome of the classic Grouse gun. It is lightweight yet suberbly balanced in an ideal gauge for Grouse and Woodcock. In my line of work, professioanl upland guide, I see alot of shotguns...the RBL stands out among the best. I'm proud to own the RBL Launch Edition and look forward to receiving my new 28 gauge RBL. An American made upland double with the form, fit & function to rival shotguns costing thousands more. So many have tried and failed...congratulations to Connecticut Shotgun for taking on a tremendous challenge and succeeding.
-O.J. Chartrand Jr. |
Thank you so very much for creating the RBL shotgun. You have made this old southern bird hunter so happy. My heart is so excited! I have drooled over it as I did over all the guns in your showroom when I was there. It thrills me beyond description to own an American side by side of this quality. You have created something uniquallyAmerican with the absolute finest of craftsmanship and materials. Please accept my deepest and warmest gratitude.
-Garland Basford |
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Just wanted to let you know that I’m truly enjoying my new RBL. My Grandfather is likely rolling in his grave because the old 16 double he handed down rarely makes it out of the gun safe any more.
-Kevin L. Friddle
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“A Masterpiece”
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I’ve been an admirer of your work as long as you have been in business. Thank you for producing the RBL so I could finally afford a Galazan gun. I recently received my 20 gauge RBL and I’m very pleased. Maybe it is because mine was near the end of production but the wood on my gun is outstanding. Can’t imagine that an upgrade would have been more beautiful. I’m having a great time shooting it. I will be shooting it in the RBL Challenge at the Northeast S x S Classic
-Dick Mider
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You can certainly be proud of your craftsmen, and this particular shotgun is about as perfect as human hands can make it. I am more than satisfied, I am delight.
Thank you for standing behind your product, and the high quality of this finished shotgun.
-David P. Bookman |
I just got back from four days of dove shooting in Bolivia. Over the four days, I shot an average of 850 shells per day. The RBL performed flawlessly.
-Mike Ohlstein |
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Concerning the RBL 20ga!!! Looks good, fits good, works good, is good. I am enjoying it very much and waiting for the fall hunting season.
-Charles Brenner, Jr.
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I’ve been around guns all my life and was thrilled to expand my knowledge and appreciation for this special art form. Your guns are true works of art. That gun will remind me of the craftsmanship, attention to detail and old school quality I witnessed at your facility.
-Charlie Coon |
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Received my RBL Launch shotgun. It is a masterpiece.
-Dennis Tatum |
I had to comment on the shotgun. I could hardly be more pleased. The exhibition grade Turkish walnut I ordered turned out great! I shot the gun over the weekend. I was amazed when I broke pretty much everything. What a sweetheart this little gun is. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making such a wonderful gun at what has to be a bargain of the century. This little gun will never leave my side until the grandkids fight over it when I am dead and gone. I have many other more expensive guns, but this gun goes into the inner circle.
-James B. McClellan
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Received the RBL 20 at 3pm and by 4:15 I was at the skeet range. 96 x 100 shooting low gun skeet 24—25—23—24. What a terrific shooting gun. Thank you for a great deal. Can’t wait for my 28 RBL!!!
-Bill Davis
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Connecticut Shotgun went above and beyond my expectations. This is truly GREAT customer service! I shoot in two different sporting clay leagues and everybody is “drooling” over my RBL. The only problem I have now is whether or not I should take it out in the grouse woods and pheasant fields...for fear of scratching it!! I absolutely love it!!!
-Bill Nettleton
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This gun exceeded my expectations. What impressed me most was the balance, finish and general feel of the gun, and great value at this price. I look forward to putting it to some serious use.
-Michael Henry, N. Ireland
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