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Lot 1178:Fine Colt Model 1878 Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer Shotgun

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1178:Fine Colt Model 1878 Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer Shotgun

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Fine Colt Model 1878 Side by Side Damascus Barrel Hammer Shotgun

This example was manufactured in 1887 with a single brass bead sight on the solid rib, is choked improved cylinder/improved cylinder and has 2 3/4 inch chambers with an extractor. The serial number "21349" is stamped on the water table, on the inside of the forearm hardware and on the bottom flat of the barrels with the serial number "21349" engraved on the lower tang. "Colt's Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co." is stamped in script letters on each lock plate. Mounted on a checkered splinter forearm with ebony accent and a multi-point checkered Prince of Wales style buttstock with a smooth steel buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/8 inches.

ConditionVery fine, nearly 70% of the original brown finish remains on the Damascus twist barrels with all of the pattern visible. There are a few light dings at the muzzles. The casehardened components retain 40% of the original vivid case colors mostly in the protected areas. Some of the screw heads are marred. The wood is also very fine with a hairline crack inside the forearm (not visible externally!) along with scattered light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1878
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel30 inch solid rib
Finishbrown/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1062
Catalog page93
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