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  • Auction Catalog #1043
  • Lot #3103
Lot #3102
Lot #3104

Lot 3103: Five Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Lot 3103: Five Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300

A) Antique Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 25 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 856
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1885. Barrels cut down. Left side of stock cracked. Chambers measured 2 3/4" with extractor, chokes measured cylinder/cylinder, and 14" LOP.

B) Belgian Tabatiere "Zulu" Shotgun

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Single Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 34 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 856
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Stock cracked at wrist and has a Free Mason pin on the right side.

C) American Arms Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: American Arms Co
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 856
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

With crude ill-fitting stock. Barrels off face. Chamber measured 3" with extractor, chokes measured open/open, and 14 5/8" LOP.

D) Compeer Gun Co. Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Compeer Arms
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 856
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Stock broken at wrist. Barrel off face. Chambers measured 3" with extractor, choke measured full/full, 13 5/8" LOP.

E) Hopkins & Allen Falling Block Single Shot Shotgun

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: Falling Block-Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 856
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Chamber measured 2 3/4", choke measured modified, and 14" LOP.

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