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Lot #1243

Lot 1242: Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Lot 1242: Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 32 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 831
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 223
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1880. Blued Damascus steel barrels with a single bead sight on the smooth solid rib, chambers measured 2 3/4 inch with extractor, and chokes measured .027/.033 inches. The casehardened rebounding hammer action shows light line engraving along with the factory marking on either lockplate. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with ebony tip inlay and round knob pistol grip stock with blank inscription oval and factory horn buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 7/8 inch drop at comb; 3 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 10 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with a mostly smooth brown patina on the barrels which show 75% original Damascus patterns, 50% original case colors, some oxidation at the muzzles, some scratches in the wood, chipping at the toe of the hard rubber buttplate, and crisp checkering on the very fine wood. Mechanically excellent.



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