Blued steel solid rib barrels with single bead sight, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and modified/full chokes. The scalloped side clipped receiver features engraved games scenes of two ducks in flight on the left, two rabbits on the right, and the balance broad scrollwork. Single selective trigger and tang safety. Lightly figured, checkered walnut pistol grip stock with vented recoil pad. The consignor, a former VP at Colt, has provided a document stating that this shotgun was a prototype for a proposed side by side as part of the Colt-Sauer line that never came to fruition. The consignor further states that he believes this example, along with the 20 gauge in this auction, to be two of only a few known examples. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bores 9 inches from the breech measure .723/.723 inches; choke constriction .018/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .037/.041 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 11 oz.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original finishes, minor handling evidence, some minor spotting and oil discoloration, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.