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Colt Model 1878 12 Ga SN: 5367

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 700.00 USD
Colt Model 1878 12 Ga SN: 5367
Antique exposed hammer side-by-side double barrel shotgun chambered for 12 gauge shells, circa 1878-1889. Features 31 3/4" barrels with damascus twist patterns & smooth concave rib, extractor, brass bead front sight, double triggers, knurled top lever, knurled hammer spurs, fancy checkered walnut forend with ebony tip and straight grip shoulder stock with an inlayed buffalo nickel, carved grass scenes & a smooth metal buttplate. The serial numbers match on the forend metal, barrels, receiver and lower tang. The barrels display a nice twist pattern with carrying wear above the forend and the receiver shows some case colors on the water table & between the recoil shields while the balance of the receiver bears a light grey patina. The action is sound, bores are very good, markings are clear and the wood stocks are good with a 1" crack extending from the tail of the left sidelock towards the front trigger & a social security number stamped in block letters into the underside of the buttstock. Condition is NRA Very Good ***Antique Firearm***