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Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Shotguns Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun
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Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer 10 Gauge Shotgun

Manufactured from 1878 to 1889. The Damascus barrels have a single brass bead sight, 3 1/4 inch chambers and an extractor. The solid rib is marked "COLT'S PT.F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT USA" and the lock plates are marked "Colt's Pt.F.A. Mfg. Co.". Mounted on a multi-point checkered walnut forearm with ebony accent and round knob pistol grip stock with initial oval and flat steel buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.

Manufacture: Colt
Model: 1878
BBL: 30 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 10
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 8975

Fair. The period refurbished barrels retain brown Damascus twist pattern with a smooth gray patina on the balance. Some minor pitting is present at the muzzles. The remaining metal surfaces have a mixture of brown and gray patina. The wood is very good with worn checkering and a number of minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically fair.