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Lot 216: Colt 1878 Shotgun 12

Colt Model 1878 Damascus Barrel Side by Side Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 29, 2016

Lot 216: Colt 1878 Shotgun 12

Colt Model 1878 Damascus Barrel Side by Side Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 29, 2016

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Colt Model 1878 Damascus Barrel Side by Side Hammer Shotgun

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1084
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 95
Class: Antique
Description:

This shotgun was manufactured in 1881 and has brown Damascus pattern barrels with attractive twist patterns, a concave smooth solid rib marked with the Hartford address and fitted with a single bead front sight. The casehardened action features "Colt's Pt. F.A. Mfg. Co." on each side, border line engraving with the engraving extending to the forearm hardware, break lever, and trigger guard. It is mounted with a checkered forearm with ebony insert and a round knob pistol grip stock with a silver initial oval and smooth steel buttplate. The chambers are 2 3/4 inches with improved modified/modified chokes. Additional barrel and stock measurements are: Bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .745/.745 inches; Wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .0475/.0475 inches; Drop at comb 2 1/4 inches; Drop at heel 3 3/4 inches; 0 cast; 1/4 inch toe in; Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 40% of the faded brown on the barrels. Showing small dings throughout, clear markings, and some light pitting. The frame has traces of a blue finish with the balance aged to a gray patina. The wood is fine with small indentations throughout, some larger dings in the grip area, a small chip at the comb tip and blemishes near the butt. Mechanically excellent.



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