COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal.12 ga. Field grade double with 27-5/8” damascus bbls choked CYL/IMP-CYL, case colored receiver and lockplates with very nicely figured wood. The splinter forearm has black schnable tip and checkered semi pistol grip stock 14-3/8” over a rampant Colt, black, hard rubber buttplate. SN 4565. CONDITION: Very fine, bbls cut to current length retain 95-98% strong bright Damascus pattern. The receiver retains 75% case hardening with faded colors in the sheltered areas and the balance turned silver. The right lockplate retains about 95% bright case colors and the left about 50% faded case colors. Wood is sound and retains most of its fine oil finish. Bright shiny bores. 4-49933 JR171 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

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
	880	$1,035.00	COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal.12 ga. Field grade double with 27-5/8” damascus bbls choked CYL/IMP-CYL, case colored receiver and lockplates with very nicely figured wood. The splinter forearm has black schnable tip and checkered semi pistol grip stock 14-3/8” over a rampant Colt, black, hard rubber buttplate. SN 4565. CONDITION: Very fine, bbls cut to current length retain 95-98% strong bright Damascus pattern. The receiver retains 75% case hardening with faded colors in the sheltered areas and the balance turned silver. The right lockplate retains about 95% bright case colors and the left about 50% faded case colors. Wood is sound and retains most of its fine oil finish. Bright shiny bores. 4-49933 JR171 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 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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