COLT MODEL 1883 HAMMERLESS SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN

COLT MODEL 1883 HAMMERLESS SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 1709. Cal. 12ga, 27″ Damascus bbls, concave rib with single brass sighting bead, CYL/IMP.CYL chokes, 2-3/4″ chambers, dbl triggers and extractors. Top rib is marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG.CO. HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.” The box lock hammerless receiver has minimal border engraving with trigger plate marked “PATENTED/AUG 22 1882 SEP 19 1882″. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered round-knob pistol grip, hard rubber buttplate with Rampant Colt logo, rear of comb has large blank silver oval. Toe line has small blank silver oval. Checkered splinter forend with ebony tip insert. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.034. Drop at heel:3-1/4″, drop at comb: 2″. Weight: 7lbs. 9oz. LOP 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain a visible brown Damascus pattern mixed with some spots of dark patina, normal minor nicks and scratches, with thinning at muzzle and chamber ends. Receiver shows thinning orig case colors, stronger in protected areas blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with good, but slightly worn, checkering, some minor nicks, dings and scratches, a small repaired chip at toe as well as toe of buttplate, and retains a thin coat of added finish. Forend is sound with good but slightly worn checkering, a few minor nicks and scratches and retains a thin coat of added finish blended with hand-worn patina. Mechanics are good with automatic safety, good bores with some slight frosting and a couple very shallow pits. 4-41165 BDT263 (2,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2236	$0.00	COLT MODEL 1883 HAMMERLESS SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 1709. Cal. 12ga, 27″ Damascus bbls, concave rib with single brass sighting bead, CYL/IMP.CYL chokes, 2-3/4″ chambers, dbl triggers and extractors. Top rib is marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG.CO. HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.” The box lock hammerless receiver has minimal border engraving with trigger plate marked “PATENTED/AUG 22 1882 SEP 19 1882″. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered round-knob pistol grip, hard rubber buttplate with Rampant Colt logo, rear of comb has large blank silver oval. Toe line has small blank silver oval. Checkered splinter forend with ebony tip insert. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.002. Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.034. Drop at heel:3-1/4″, drop at comb: 2″. Weight: 7lbs. 9oz. LOP 13-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain a visible brown Damascus pattern mixed with some spots of dark patina, normal minor nicks and scratches, with thinning at muzzle and chamber ends. Receiver shows thinning orig case colors, stronger in protected areas blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with good, but slightly worn, checkering, some minor nicks, dings and scratches, a small repaired chip at toe as well as toe of buttplate, and retains a thin coat of added finish. Forend is sound with good but slightly worn checkering, a few minor nicks and scratches and retains a thin coat of added finish blended with hand-worn patina. Mechanics are good with automatic safety, good bores with some slight frosting and a couple very shallow pits. 4-41165 BDT263 (2,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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