Manufactured in 1890, Colt manufactured approximately 7,366 Model 1883 shotguns between 1883 and 1895. Single brass bead sight on the matte dolls head extended solid rib which is marked with the one line address at the breech end. The action is engraved with a floral scroll design and a hunting dog on point on each side. The bottom plate on the action is engraved with the same design and "PATENTED/AUG 22. SEP 19.1882". The engraving extends to the trigger guard, break lever and forearm hardware. There is also a duck in flight in an oval panel on the trigger guard. The matching serial number is marked on the lower tang, water table, barrel flat, and forearm hardware. Double triggers, brown finished Damascus barrels and casehardened remaining parts. Tang mounted automatic safety and mounted with a multi-point checkered walnut splinter forearm with ebony forend insert and round knob pistol grip stock with checkered teardrop flats, Colt embossed checkered horn buttplate and silver initial oval. 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked improved cylinder/improved modified, extractor and 14 1/4 inch length of pull.

Fair. The metal surfaces have a gray patina with some scattered minor pitting. The forearm is fair with some heavy wear. The refinished stock is good with some minor handling marks and distinct checkering. The markings and engraving are clear. Mechanically fine.