This is a very fine example of one of the approximately 7,366 Model 1883 shotguns manufactured by Colt between 1883 and 1895. This example was manufactured in 1884 with a single brass bead on the concave, solid rib, with a dolls head extension and the single line Colt address at the breech end. 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked modified/full with extractor. Brown Damascus barrels, blue trigger guard and casehardened frame. "PATENTED/AUG. 22., SEP. 19. 1882" is marked on bottom of action. The matching serial number is marked on the lower tang, water table and barrel flat. Light scallop border engraving on the action, trigger guard, and lower tang. Double triggers, tang mounted automatic safety and mounted with a multi-point checkered walnut forearm with ebony forend insert and round knob pistol grip stock with a checkered horn Rampant Colt buttplate and silver initial oval. 14 1/4 inch length of pull.