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  • Auction Catalog #1043
  • Lot #4040
Lot #4039
Lot #4041

Lot 4040: Two Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2023

Lot 4040: Two Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Model 1878 Shotgun

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 967
Item Interest: Average
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:

Manufactured in 1884. Right firing pin does not properly rebound. Chambers measured 2 3/4" with extractor, chokes measured improved modified/improved modified, and 14 1/8" LOP.

B) Colt Model 1878 Shotgun

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 967
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1881. Barrels loose on face. Stock is cracked at wrist. Chambers measured 2 3/4" with extractor, chokes measured modified/improved modified, and 14" LOP.

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