Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing

What Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing does

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company (CSMC) is a privately held firearms manufacturer founded in 1975 and headquartered at 100 Burritt Street, New Britain, Connecticut. The company specializes in handcrafted high-end shotguns, primarily over-under (O/U) and side-by-side (SxS) configurations, offered under its own CSMC brand and the proprietary Galazan brand. The product portfolio includes the A-10 American, A. Galazan, Christian Hunter, G1, Inverness, Model 21, Pointer Superlight, RBL, Revelation, RSP, and Superbird lines, alongside reproductions of classic American designs including the Winchester Model 21, A.H. Fox, and Savage Fox. Shotguns are offered across multiple gauges (12ga, 16ga, 20ga, 28ga, .410) with grades ranging from entry-level at approximately $2,999 to exhibition-grade firearms exceeding $60,000.

The company's core technology rests on traditional gunsmithing and custom firearms fabrication rather than automated mass production. In addition to new manufacturing, CSMC operates as a retailer of curated pre-owned shotguns from heritage makers (Holland & Holland, Purdey, Parker, Perazzi, Beretta, Browning and others), as well as new and used rifles and handguns from third-party manufacturers (Glock, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Sig Sauer, Ruger, etc.). Supporting revenue comes from Galazan-branded aftermarket accessories (choke tubes, recoil pads, gun cases, clothing, knives) and a discount/bargain center for clearance inventory. The company also offers gunsmithing services and repairs.

CSMC sells exclusively direct-to-consumer, primarily through a BigCommerce-powered e-commerce website (connecticutshotgun.co), supplemented by phone sales at (860) 225-6581 and physical presence at gun shows across the United States. Marketing is conducted through the Galazan Gazette newsletter, a YouTube channel, and gun-show events. The company does not disclose revenue, has no reported outside investors or parent company, and targets discriminating shooters, collectors, and sportsmen in the North American market.

Name

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing

Legal name

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company

Website

https://connecticutshotgun.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company, founded in 1975 in New Britain, Connecticut, handcrafts and sells premium over-under and side-by-side shotguns under its CSMC and Galazan brands via direct-to-consumer e-commerce, phone sales, and gun shows to hunters, competitive shooters, and firearms collectors across North America.

Ownership category

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Product category

Premium Shotgun Manufacturing and Firearms Retail

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hunting, Shooting Sports & Archery Retail (CRAMABAK)

Keywords

• Premium shotgun manufacturing
• Over-under shotguns
• Side-by-side shotguns
• Custom firearms
• Gunsmithing services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Britain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. New Shotgun Sales: Sale of newly manufactured CSMC brand shotguns including A-10 American, Galazan, Christian Hunter, Model 21, RBL, Revelation, RSP, and other models. Shotguns range from entry-level to premium exhibition-grade firearms.
2. Used Firearms Sales: Resale of pre-owned shotguns, rifles, and handguns from various manufacturers including Winchester, Parker, Ithaca, A.H. Fox, and other vintage and classic firearm brands.
3. Galazan Products: Sale of proprietary accessories including choke tubes, recoil pads, gun cases, shooting gear, clothing, jewelry, knives, and literature.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company designs, manufactures, and retails handcrafted premium shotguns under its CSMC and Galazan brands, including over-under and side-by-side models such as the A-10 American, Christian Hunter, Model 21, RBL, and RSP, along with reproductions of historic A.H. Fox and Winchester Model 21 shotguns. The company also retails new and used shotguns, rifles, and handguns from heritage and mainstream manufacturers, sells Galazan-branded shooting accessories, and provides gunsmithing services and repairs.

Product overview

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company (CSMC) is a manufacturer and retailer of high-end shotguns founded in 1975, located in New Britain, CT. The company offers a portfolio of shotgun models under its own CSMC brand and the proprietary Galazan brand, including over-under (O/U) shotguns such as A-10 American, A. Galazan, Christian Hunter, G1, Inverness, Model 21, Pointer Superlight, Revelation, and RSP; side-by-side (SxS) shotguns including A.H. Fox, Christian Hunter, Model 21, RBL, and Savage Fox variants. The company also retails used shotguns from heritage manufacturers, new and used rifles, and handguns across various brands. Supporting the firearms business, CSMC offers Galazan-branded aftermarket products (choke tubes, gun cases, accessories, clothing, literature, knives, shooting gear), maintains a bargain/clearance center, and provides gunsmithing services and repairs. The company sells directly to consumers via its BigCommerce-powered ecommerce platform and ships throughout the United States.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Galazan: A proprietary brand of shotguns and shooting accessories produced by CSMC, including the A. Galazan O/U line and various Galazan products such as choke tubes, gun cases, clothing, and shooting gear.
• CSMC Shotguns
• CSMC Model 21
• CSMC A.H. Fox
• CSMC Savage Fox

Products and services

• A-10 American O/U Premium over-under shotgun featuring sidelock action with multiple grade options (Standard, Deluxe, Rose & Scroll, Platinum, Exhibition), available in 12ga, 20ga, 28ga, and .410 with barrel lengths from 26 to 32 inches, designed for discerning shooters and collectors.
• A. Galazan O/U High-end over-under shotgun with sidelock action in Small Frame and Gen II configurations, offered exclusively in 20 gauge with 28-inch barrels choked F/F, representing CSMC's premium craftsmanship tier.
• CSMC A.H Fox SxS Side-by-side shotgun replicating the classic A.H. Fox design, available in CE, FE, Special, XE, and Exhibition grades with Krupp and Chromox steel barrel options across multiple gauges.
• Christian Hunter O/U Premium over-under shotgun with sidelock action in Platinum, Rose & Scroll, and game scene engraving options, offered in 12ga, 20ga, 28ga, and combination gauges with various barrel lengths and choke configurations.
• Christian Hunter SxS Side-by-side shotgun with detachable floor plate design and petite/miniature frame options, available in .410, 12ga, 20ga, and 28ga with various barrel lengths and choke configurations.
• G1 O/U Over-under shotgun with multiple variants (G1 Standard, Scroll, Game Scene, Pointer, Celtic, St. Hubertus, Platinum), predominantly offered in 12 gauge with 30 to 34-inch barrels featuring screw-in choke tubes.
• Inverness O/U Round body over-under shotgun with grades from Standard to Setter & Pointer and Woodcock & Grouse, exclusively 20 gauge with 28 or 30-inch barrels.
• Model 21 O/U Over-under reproduction of the classic Winchester Model 21, available in Standard Grade and #6 Pigeon Grade configurations, offered in 20 gauge with 30-inch barrels with screw-in choke tubes for competitive shooting.
• Model 21 SxS Side-by-side reproduction of the classic Winchester Model 21 with multiple grades (Custom, Flatside Custom, #2 Engraving, #6 Engraving, Exhibition, Titanium), available in 12ga, 16ga, and 20ga.
• Pointer Superlight O/U Lightweight over-under shotgun available in Pointer Superlight and D5G Superlight variants, offered exclusively in 20 gauge with 28-inch barrels featuring factory hidden or standard screw-in choke tubes.
• RBL SxS Side-by-side shotgun with multiple variants (Standard, Game Scene, Ornamental Scroll, Rose & Scroll, Gallery, Professional Sabot Slug Gun, Lightweight, Miniature Frame, Reserve), available in .410, 12ga, 20ga, and 28ga.
• Revelation O/U Case colored over-under shotgun available in standard configuration and two barrel set combinations, primarily offered in 20ga with 28 or 30-inch barrels and 5 screw-in choke tubes, with some .410 and combination gauge options.
• RSP O/U Sideplated over-under shotgun with multiple engraving variants (Rose & Scroll, Vine Scroll, Game Scene, Ornamental, Ornamental Acanthus Vine, Exhibition), available in .410, 20ga, 28ga, and combination gauges.
• Savage Fox SxS Reproduction of the classic Savage Fox side-by-side shotgun produced by CSMC under the Savage Fox sub-brand.
• Superbird SxS Side-by-side shotgun model in CSMC's product lineup designed for upland bird hunting.
• Used Shotguns Curated selection of pre-owned shotguns from heritage manufacturers including A.H. Fox, Beretta, Parker, Perazzi, Holland & Holland, Purdey, Browning, Churchill, Lefever, Merkel, and many other brands.
• Rifles Selection of new and used rifles including bolt action, double rifles, lever action, and heritage brands such as Heym, Holland & Holland, Rigby, CSMC/A. Galazan Rifles, Winchester, and others.
• Handguns Selection of handguns from various manufacturers including Bond Arms, Browning, Charter Arms, Colt, Glock, North American Arms, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, Remington, Ruger, and Taurus.
• Galazan Products Proprietary accessories and shooting supplies including choke tubes, recoil pads, gun cases, gun racks, clothing, eye & ear protection, literature, jewelry, knives, shooting gear, and snap caps.
• Bargain Center Discounted and clearance products including Le Chameau footwear, Gaston J. Glock products, accessories, ammunition, shotgun parts, equipment, firearms, and knives.
• Services & Repairs Gunsmithing services and repairs for shotguns and other firearms, offered by the company at its New Britain, CT facility.

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Direct peers

• Krieghoff: German premium shotgun manufacturer known for K-80 O/U competition shotguns; directly comparable as a high-end European shotgun maker serving sporting clays and competition shooters.
• Perazzi: Italian high-end shotgun manufacturer focused on competition and sporting clays O/U shotguns (MX8, MX12); directly comparable as a premium European shotgun specialist with similar target customer of competitive shooters and collectors.
• Westley Richards: British luxury gunmaker producing high-end side-by-side shotguns and double rifles; directly comparable as a premium heritage manufacturer carried in CSMC's curated vintage firearms catalog.
• James Purdey & Son: Ultra-premium British gunmaker producing bespoke shotguns and rifles; comparable as a luxury heritage manufacturer in the same collector tier, with multiple Purdey firearms stocked and resold on CSMC's site.
• Holland & Holland: British luxury shotgun and rifle maker producing bespoke and semi-bespoke side-by-side and over/under firearms; directly comparable at the top end of CSMC's pricing range and frequently stocked in CSMC's used firearms catalog.
• Caesar Guerini: Italian premium shotgun maker producing O/U and SxS shotguns in overlapping price tiers with CSMC; comparable as a premium boutique European shotgun brand pursuing the discriminating-shooter and upland-hunting segments.
• Beretta: Italian premium firearms manufacturer producing high-end over/under and side-by-side shotguns (SO series, DT11) in similar price tiers; directly comparable as a globally established premium shotgun maker competing in the same discriminating-shooter segment.

Broad incumbents

• Winchester Repeating Arms: Historic American firearms manufacturer; comparable not only as a competitor but as the originator of the Model 21 name that CSMC has revived, making the relationship both substitutive and source-of-IP.
• Browning: Iconic American firearms brand offering a wide range of shotguns, rifles, and handguns across price points; comparable as a broad incumbent whose Citori and BPS shotguns sit in the same retail channels and frequently appear alongside CSMC listings.
• Benelli: Italian firearms brand with strong shotgun portfolio (Super Black Eagle, Ethos); broader incumbent offering premium semi-auto and O/U shotguns in adjacent price points and frequently stocked on CSMC's used firearms site.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwS4GZu7E5RjL3T5rqzo6_g
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