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Colt Model 1878 12GA SN: 11460

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
Colt Model 1878 12GA SN: 11460
Double barrel side-by-side shotgun features browned finish, wood stock with checkered Prince of Wales grip, plain wood forend, 28.5" barrels, side locks with external hammers. Bores are fair condition, with a slightly rough appearance and limited shine. Metal surfaces show 90% coverage of mottled brown, thinning on lock plates, some slight roughness over chambers. Forend is fair to good condition. Stock is poor, cracked at wrist - repaired with screw, pins, and wire wrap. Numerous dents and small gouges in butt. Steel butt plate in good condition. Both locks function, firing pins do not have retraction springs. Lock-up is a bit loose. Not recommended for firing, especially not with modern or smokeless powder loads. Condition is NRA Fair *** Antique Firearm ***