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Lot 264: Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Factory Letter

Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Lot 264: Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Factory Letter

Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,750
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Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1706
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 196
Class: Antique
Description:

Damascus steel barrels with single bead sight on the smooth, concave solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with single extractor, and choke constrictions measured at .028/.009 inches.The casehardened sidelock action features light floral scroll engraving with line borders, "Colt's Pt. F.A. Mfg. Co." marking on either lock, nitre blue bolts on the locks and tang, checkered barrel release lever, double triggers, and rebounding hammers. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forearm with ebony tip insert and Deeley style release latch and a round knob pistol grip stock with a checkered hard rubber buttplate marked "The/[Rampant Colt]/CLUB GUN." The included factory letter confirms the current gauge, barrel length, blue finish, stock material, and engraving when it was shipped to H & D Folsom Arms Company of New York, NY on May 1, 1883. Stock measurements: 1 7/8 inch drop at comb; 3 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 2 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very good plus, retaining half of an attractive Damascus pattern on the brown barrels, 30% original case colors, a few dings along the barrels, and areas of light pitting mostly at the breech. The wood is also very good with numerous dings and scratches and worn but well defined checkering. Action slightly loose, otherwise mechanically fine.



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