RARE COLT MODEL 1878 GRADE 3 .

RARE COLT MODEL 1878 GRADE 3 . Cal 12ga. SN 20895. Rare high-grade model 1878 with 30-1/8″ Damascus bbls, smooth, tapered, concave rib with brass bead with the maker’s name and address and a doll’s head extension. Sidelocks are game scene engraved with the vignette of a setter on the left side, two quail on the right side and a flying duck on the trigger bow. The lockplates and receiver also have light flourishes of arabesque and geometric patterns with a wavy border. It has very nicely figured American walnut wood with black insert, schnable tipped checkered forearm and Prince of Wales stock with rounded knob, 14-1/4″ over an original rampant Colt hard rubber buttplate. The wrist has an extremely clever repair utilizing decoratively designed sheet metal to cover and reinforce what apparently was a break. The trigger guard has a corresponding repair where the tang joins the bow. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbls retain 85-90% strong original Damascus pattern with scattered spots of light surface rust. Lockplates and receiver retain about 30% strong case colors in sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Trigger plate retains about 75% thinning original blue. Stock with the aforementioned repair, is otherwise sound with light handling and use marks and retains most of an old restored finish. Forearm shows light to moderate wear with a few light scratches and a chip in the left edge and retains about 75% original varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-53678 JR991 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1793	$1,495.00	RARE COLT MODEL 1878 GRADE 3 . Cal 12ga. SN 20895. Rare high-grade model 1878 with 30-1/8″ Damascus bbls, smooth, tapered, concave rib with brass bead with the maker’s name and address and a doll’s head extension. Sidelocks are game scene engraved with the vignette of a setter on the left side, two quail on the right side and a flying duck on the trigger bow. The lockplates and receiver also have light flourishes of arabesque and geometric patterns with a wavy border. It has very nicely figured American walnut wood with black insert, schnable tipped checkered forearm and Prince of Wales stock with rounded knob, 14-1/4″ over an original rampant Colt hard rubber buttplate. The wrist has an extremely clever repair utilizing decoratively designed sheet metal to cover and reinforce what apparently was a break. The trigger guard has a corresponding repair where the tang joins the bow. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbls retain 85-90% strong original Damascus pattern with scattered spots of light surface rust. Lockplates and receiver retain about 30% strong case colors in sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Trigger plate retains about 75% thinning original blue. Stock with the aforementioned repair, is otherwise sound with light handling and use marks and retains most of an old restored finish. Forearm shows light to moderate wear with a few light scratches and a chip in the left edge and retains about 75% original varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. 4-53678 JR991 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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