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Lot 753: Colt 1883-Shotgun 10

Colt Model 1883 Side by Side Hammerless 10 Gauge Damascus Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 753: Colt 1883-Shotgun 10

Colt Model 1883 Side by Side Hammerless 10 Gauge Damascus Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Colt Model 1883 Side by Side Hammerless 10 Gauge Damascus Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1883-SHOTGUN
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4404
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 170
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1895 with a single brass bead sight on a concave matte rib, choked modified/improved modified and 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. The rib is marked "COLT S PT F A MFG CO HARTFORD CT U S A" and the bottom of the receiver is marked "PATENTED/AUG. 22. SEP. 19. 1882.". Mounted on a multi-point checkered splinter forearm with ebony forend insert and round knob pistol grip stock with initial oval and hard rubber buttplate. Length of pull is 13 inches.

Rating Definition:

Good, retaining 60% of the damascus pattern mostly in the protected areas. The barrels appear to have been cleaned. There is a patch of minor pitting and a few light dings in the left barrel. 25% case colors remain with some areas of light surface oxidation. The wood is also good with scattered dings, scratches and a small crack in the forearm. Buttplate is chipped and cracked. Rear trigger needs work.



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