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

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 264:Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Factory Letter

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Factory Letter

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.

ConditionVery 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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ManufacturerColt
Model1878
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel30 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1808
Catalog page196
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