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Lot #166

Lot 165: Colt Model 1878 Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: January 10, 2024

Lot 165: Colt Model 1878 Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: January 10, 2024

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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Colt Model 1878 Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1524
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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.

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

Description:

The accompanying factory letter states that it was shipped to J.C. Grubb and Company Philadelphia, PA on September 20th, 1884. The letter describes the shotgun as a "Grade 2", 12 gauge, with 30-inch barrels, blue finish and "wood" stock. LOP: 14 1/4".

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