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  • Auction Catalog #1044
  • Lot #2025
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Lot 2025: Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Lot 2025: Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600

Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 29 3/8 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1973
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 1880. Chambers measure 2 3/4", chokes measure modified, 14" LOP.

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