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Lot 753:Colt 1883-Shotgun 10

September 7th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Lot 753:Colt 1883-Shotgun 10

September 7th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,800 - $2,500

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

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 definitionGood, 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.

Details

ManufacturerColt

Model1883-SHOTGUN

TypeShotgun

Serial number

ClassAntique

Barrel30 inch solid rib

Finishbrown/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page170