Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this break-action shotgun for a penny-start auction, this is the Geo Worthington Co. SxS 16 Ga Shotgun.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Geo Worthington Co.
Model: SXS 16 Gauge Shotgun
Serial: X16476
Caliber: 16 Ga
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Break-Action, Side By Side
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Geo Worthington Co. SxS 16-gauge shotgun is a classic double-barrel firearm that reflects the elegance, craftsmanship, and utilitarian practicality of early American sporting arms, often produced during an era when hardware stores and regional distributors contracted respected manufacturers to build private-label shotguns under their own names. Typically manufactured by reputable makers such as Crescent or Stevens for the George Worthington Company—a major hardware wholesaler based in Cleveland—the shotgun embodies the robust working-gun design of the period, with sturdy sidelock or hammerless boxlock construction and a straightforward mechanical layout meant to deliver years of reliable field performance. Its 16-gauge chambers offer an ideal balance of power and smooth handling, prized by upland hunters for their pleasant recoil and effective shot patterns. The twin blued or browned steel barrels are generally joined by a solid rib and regulated for close convergence, while the action often features simple but charming engraving or stamped borders, adding just a touch of refinement without drifting into luxury territory. The walnut stock, usually oil-finished, presents the classic straight-grain look of early 20th-century American hardwood and is shaped with comfortable lines—often a splinter forearm and either a straight or semi-pistol grip—to ensure controlled handling in the field. Though it may not have been designed as a high-grade sporting arm, the Geo Worthington Co. 16-gauge SxS remains valued today for its historical appeal, honest construction, and the nostalgic connection it provides to a time when American hardware stores offered reliable shotguns built to serve generations of hunters.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: SXS 16 Gauge Shotgun
Serial: X16476
Caliber: 16 Ga
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Break-Action, Side By Side
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Geo Worthington Co. SxS 16-gauge shotgun is a classic double-barrel firearm that reflects the elegance, craftsmanship, and utilitarian practicality of early American sporting arms, often produced during an era when hardware stores and regional distributors contracted respected manufacturers to build private-label shotguns under their own names. Typically manufactured by reputable makers such as Crescent or Stevens for the George Worthington Company—a major hardware wholesaler based in Cleveland—the shotgun embodies the robust working-gun design of the period, with sturdy sidelock or hammerless boxlock construction and a straightforward mechanical layout meant to deliver years of reliable field performance. Its 16-gauge chambers offer an ideal balance of power and smooth handling, prized by upland hunters for their pleasant recoil and effective shot patterns. The twin blued or browned steel barrels are generally joined by a solid rib and regulated for close convergence, while the action often features simple but charming engraving or stamped borders, adding just a touch of refinement without drifting into luxury territory. The walnut stock, usually oil-finished, presents the classic straight-grain look of early 20th-century American hardwood and is shaped with comfortable lines—often a splinter forearm and either a straight or semi-pistol grip—to ensure controlled handling in the field. Though it may not have been designed as a high-grade sporting arm, the Geo Worthington Co. 16-gauge SxS remains valued today for its historical appeal, honest construction, and the nostalgic connection it provides to a time when American hardware stores offered reliable shotguns built to serve generations of hunters.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




