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Lot 256:Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel Shotgun

June 5th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 256:Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel Shotgun

June 5th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1895 and shipped in 1896 with single brass bead sight on the matte concave solid rib with dolls head extension and marked with the one-line address near the breech. The action is lightly floral scroll engraved with hunting dog and game bird scenes on each side. The underside is marked "PATENTED/AUG 22, SEP 18, 1882". The break lever, forearm hardware and trigger guard are also engraved with light scroll and simple designs. A game bird scene is on the trigger guard. It has matching serial numbers, Damascus barrels, double triggers, tang mounted automatic safety and a multi-point checkered walnut forearm and stock with an ebony forend insert, checkered flats, horn grip cap and checkered Colt embossed horn buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies configuration including the stock weight at 9 pounds, 1 ounce, that it was furnished with "$125.00 worth of enhancements" and shipped to Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 14, 1896.

ConditionVery good. The barrels retain 40% original brown finish and almost all of the Damascus patterns. Wear is concentrated in the area at and in front of the forearm where the shotgun was handled the most. There is a gray patina and minor oxidation in that area. The minor oxidation extends to the top of the barrels from the muzzle to the breech. The trigger guard shows 30% original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The action shows traces of the original casehardened pattern mixed with smooth gray patina. The refinished wood is also very good and received a heavy, dark coat of varnish some time ago. There is some shallow gouging on the right rear of the stock, a few minor bruises in the otherwise crisp checkering and overall some minor dings, dents and scratches. The engraving and markings are clear. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1883-SHOTGUN
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge10
Barrel30 inch solid rib
Finishbrown/blue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1645
Catalog page159
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