COLT MODEL 1878 DBL BBL SHOTGUN.

COLT MODEL 1878 DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 3140. Field grade gun with 30 1/4” Damascus bbls that appear to be original length. The company name and address is on the top rib. It has checkered black tip splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate. The buttstock is beautifully grained French walnut. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain about 90% original Damascus pattern, faded over the chamber area and near the muzzle. Lockplates retain dark case colors on the left side and traces on the right side with the balance turned silver. Receiver retains 30-40% case colors turned dark, brighter in the sheltered areas. Stock has a crack below the lockplates and another on the left side, otherwise retains most of a fine old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with orange peel pitting. 4-52243 JR80 (800-1,500)

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
	1794	$1,035.00	COLT MODEL 1878 DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 3140. Field grade gun with 30 1/4” Damascus bbls that appear to be original length. The company name and address is on the top rib. It has checkered black tip splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate. The buttstock is beautifully grained French walnut. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain about 90% original Damascus pattern, faded over the chamber area and near the muzzle. Lockplates retain dark case colors on the left side and traces on the right side with the balance turned silver. Receiver retains 30-40% case colors turned dark, brighter in the sheltered areas. Stock has a crack below the lockplates and another on the left side, otherwise retains most of a fine old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with orange peel pitting. 4-52243 JR80 (800-1,500) 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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