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Colt Model 1878 Hammer Type SxS Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Colt Model 1878 Hammer Type SxS Shotgun
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Colt Model 1878 Hammer Type Side-by-Side Shotgun, #4014, 12 ga. 30'' Damascus barrels have 2-3/4'' chambers, simple extractors, and very little chokes remaining. Hammers, locks, breech and tangs have light border engraving. Splinter forend and Prince of Wales semi-pistol grip buttstock have nicely-figured American walnut and good coverage of checkering; original monogram inlay and steel buttplate present. Mfg'd 1880. Condition is antique excellent, with approx. 50%-60% of Damascus pattern visible and 70%-80% of case hardening visible but faded on locks and receiver. Wood may have been refinished at some point, and checkering freshened, which is common. Locks function correctly, action locks up tight, and bores are excellent. A nice, early, original Colt 1878. Est.: $1,750-$2,500. (Antique)