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Lot #1153
Lot #1155

Lot 1154: Colt 10 Gauge Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Attractive Colt 10 Gauge Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Lot 1154: Colt 10 Gauge Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Attractive Colt 10 Gauge Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Attractive Colt 10 Gauge Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 32 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1721
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 147
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1883. 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 .020/.014 inches (modified/modified). The casehardened sidelock action features the "Colt's Pt. F.A. Mfg. Co." marking on either lock, nitre blue bolts on the locks and tang, double triggers, and rebounding hammers. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forearm with ebony tip insert and round knob pistol grip stock with checkered hard rubber buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 15/16 inch drop at comb; 3 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 15 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, showing an attractive mix of brown and grey twist visible on the barrels with 40% of the original blue finish on the small parts, 60% case colors on the action with some fading in areas, light handling evidence, a few light dings in the otherwise fine wood, a few chips around the edges, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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