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Lot #6042

Lot 6041: Antique Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Shotgun with Factory Letter

Antique Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Lot 6041: Antique Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Shotgun with Factory Letter

Antique Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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Antique Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1883-SHOTGUN
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1209
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 273
Class: Antique
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The included factory letter confirms the current configuration when it was shipped to W. R. Schaefer & Son of Boston, MA, on July 8, 1891. The letter also indicates it was returned to the factory in 1903, but does not specify what was done.

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