“WELLS FARGO” MARKED COLT MODEL 1878 DBL BBL SHOTGUN.

“WELLS FARGO” MARKED COLT MODEL 1878 DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 2216. Field grade gun with 20” Damascus bbls, the maker’s name on the rib and a single bead. The lockplates have the company name on each side, it has black tipped splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate. The left side of the butt is marked vertically just in front of the buttplate “W.F. & CO. / EX. 2216 NY”. The authenticity of these markings has not been determined. CONDITION: About good. Bbls retain an even dark brown patina with about 20% Damascus pattern. Receiver and the rest of the metal retain a dark brown patina, cleaned over the markings. Stock has a crack by the left lockplate and a hairline back of the top tang, and is missing chips from the edges of the forearm, otherwise shows heavy wear with numerous small nicks, scratches & bruises. Mechanics are fine, worn pitted bores with a ring in the left side. 4-50731 JR1218 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	936	$862.00	“WELLS FARGO” MARKED COLT MODEL 1878 DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 2216. Field grade gun with 20” Damascus bbls, the maker’s name on the rib and a single bead. The lockplates have the company name on each side, it has black tipped splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate. The left side of the butt is marked vertically just in front of the buttplate “W.F. & CO. / EX. 2216 NY”. The authenticity of these markings has not been determined. CONDITION: About good. Bbls retain an even dark brown patina with about 20% Damascus pattern. Receiver and the rest of the metal retain a dark brown patina, cleaned over the markings. Stock has a crack by the left lockplate and a hairline back of the top tang, and is missing chips from the edges of the forearm, otherwise shows heavy wear with numerous small nicks, scratches & bruises. Mechanics are fine, worn pitted bores with a ring in the left side. 4-50731 JR1218 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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