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Colt 1878 Hammer Shotgun 12 Ga SN: 21891

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Colt 1878 Hammer Shotgun 12 Ga SN: 21891
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Antique exposed hammer side-by-side double barrel shotgun chambered for 12 gauge shells, manufactured circa 1878-1889. Features 32" barrels with damascus twist patterns & smooth concave rib, extractor, brass bead front sight, double triggers, knurled top lever, knurled hammer spurs, checkered walnut forend with ebony tip and pistol grip shoulder stock with cut-out for an oval escutcheon & smooth metal buttplate. Serial numbers match on the lower tang, water table, forend release lever, forend metal, and barrels. The barrels display a nice twist pattern and the balance of the metal are primarily in-the-white. Action is smooth, the bores are ok with areas of light pitting, Markings are clear and the wood stocks are good with worn checking & are slightly shrunken. Condition is NRA Good+. ***Antique Firearm***