OVERLAND MAIL & EXPRESS COLT MODEL 1878 DBL BBL DAMASCUS SHOTGUN.

OVERLAND MAIL & EXPRESS COLT MODEL 1878 DBL BBL DAMASCUS SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 15578. Fine, old Colt with 32” Damascus bbls, smooth concave rib with single bead, marked with the maker’s name & address and hand engraved “Overland Mail & Ex. #59”. The lockplates, hammers, receiver, trigger guard and trigger plate all have light line engraving with the maker’s name on each lockplate. It has nicely figured walnut wood with horn tipped checkered splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a smooth steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain 30-40% dark Damascus pattern with the balance a dark brown patina with four dents in the right bbl. Receiver, lockplates and trigger guard are a clean metal color starting to patinate. Wood is sound with the forearm showing heavy wear and the buttstock moderate wear. Buttstock retains generous amounts of original varnish with the forearm a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, with moderately pitted bores. 4-50806 JR1207 (1,250-1,750)

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
	941	$862.00	OVERLAND MAIL & EXPRESS COLT MODEL 1878 DBL BBL DAMASCUS SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. SN 15578. Fine, old Colt with 32” Damascus bbls, smooth concave rib with single bead, marked with the maker’s name & address and hand engraved “Overland Mail & Ex. #59”. The lockplates, hammers, receiver, trigger guard and trigger plate all have light line engraving with the maker’s name on each lockplate. It has nicely figured walnut wood with horn tipped checkered splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/4” over a smooth steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbls retain 30-40% dark Damascus pattern with the balance a dark brown patina with four dents in the right bbl. Receiver, lockplates and trigger guard are a clean metal color starting to patinate. Wood is sound with the forearm showing heavy wear and the buttstock moderate wear. Buttstock retains generous amounts of original varnish with the forearm a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, with moderately pitted bores. 4-50806 JR1207 (1,250-1,750) 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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