COLT MODEL 1883 DBL BBL DAMASCUS SHOTGUN.

COLT MODEL 1883 DBL BBL DAMASCUS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 380. Rare Colt shotgun with 30″ Damascus bbls, choked FULL/FULL with smooth concave tapered rib, sgl bead, doll’s head extension, extractors & dbl triggers. Box lock receiver has light border engraving with patent dates on the floorplate. Wood is highly figured French walnut with black insert, schnable tip, checkered forearm & rnd knob pistol grip stock, 14-1/4″ over a rampant colt hard rubber buttplate. Drop at the heel 3-1/4″, drop at the comb 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain most of their orig Damascus pattern showing moderate wear over the carry point. Receiver retains 65-70% orig case colors, strong & bright in the sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Wood is sound with usual light handling & use marks & retains most of its orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, lightly pitted bores. 4-60275 (2,800-4,800)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	1796	$1,725.00	COLT MODEL 1883 DBL BBL DAMASCUS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 380. Rare Colt shotgun with 30″ Damascus bbls, choked FULL/FULL with smooth concave tapered rib, sgl bead, doll’s head extension, extractors & dbl triggers. Box lock receiver has light border engraving with patent dates on the floorplate. Wood is highly figured French walnut with black insert, schnable tip, checkered forearm & rnd knob pistol grip stock, 14-1/4″ over a rampant colt hard rubber buttplate. Drop at the heel 3-1/4″, drop at the comb 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain most of their orig Damascus pattern showing moderate wear over the carry point. Receiver retains 65-70% orig case colors, strong & bright in the sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Wood is sound with usual light handling & use marks & retains most of its orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, lightly pitted bores. 4-60275 (2,800-4,800) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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