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  • Auction Catalog #2090
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Lot 869: Five Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 10, 2024

Lot 869: Five Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 10, 2024

Estimated Price: $600 - $900
Price Realized:
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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: 1261
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured in 1885. Chambers measured 2 3/4" with extractor, chokes measured cylinder/cylinder, and a 14" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Fair overall as refinished, handling marks, scattered spotting, barrels are cut down. Stock has scratches, and various dings, stress lines on either side of the receiver. Mechanically very good.



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: 1261
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

A Free Mason pin on the right side.

Rating Definition:

Fair overall as refinished, handling marks, spotting, Stock is fine, cracked at wrist and has various small repairs. Mechanically good.



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: 1261
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Chamber measured 3" with extractor, chokes measured open/open, and 14 5/8" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Fair overall as refinished, handling marks, and spotting. Stock is crude and ill-fitting. Mechanically fair, barrels off face.



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: 1261
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Chambers measured 3" with extractor, choke measured full/full, 13 5/8" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Good overall as refinished, handling marks, spotting. Stock is broken at wrist and the buttplate is cracked. Mechanically fair, barrel off face.



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: 1261
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

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

Rating Definition:

Good overall as refinished, handling marks, spotting. Mechanically fine.



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