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Lot #3240
Lot #3242

Lot 3241: Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Lot 3241: Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2266
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 104
Class: Antique
Description:

This shotgun was manufactured in 1881 and has brown Damascus pattern barrels with attractive twist patterns, a concave matte 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. Chokes: improved modified and modified. Chambers: 2 3/4 inch with extractor. Length of pull: 13 3/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrel retains rich Damascus patterns with a layer of protective glossy varnish. The frame retains 40% of the case colors with brown and gray patina overall. The buttplate has a brown patina and oxidation. The wood is fine with a large chip on the right side of the forend and various minor scrapes. The multi-point checkering remains crisp. Mechanically excellent.



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