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Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun
Produced in 1887, with a single brass bead front sight on an unmarked smooth concaved rib, with chokes measuring cylinder and improved cylinder, extractor and 3 inch chambers. Casehardened side lock action marked "Colt's Pt. F.A. Mfg. Co." on both locks, with casehardened hammers, and break lever, royal blue trigger guard, and niter blue pins, nuts and triggers. Checkered round knob pistol grip stock, with ebony forearm tip and smooth casehardened steel buttplate. Length of pull is 13 1/4".
BBL: 30 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 12
Finish: brown/ blue/ casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 21264
Condition: Professionally refurbished to near mint, with 99% of the brown, blue and casehardened finishes, showing only light handling marks. The case colors and niter blue components in particular are very bright and vivid. Stock is very good, with an expertly mended break in the wrist, mild pressure dents, sharp checkering and attractive grain. Mechanically excellent. A nicely restored Colt Model 1878 shotgun.