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Colt Model 1883 12 Ga SN: 6937

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Colt Model 1883 12 Ga SN: 6937
‘Standard Grade’ Antique side-by-side double barrel boxlock shotgun chambered for 12 gauge shells, manufactured in Hartford, CT circa 1893. Features light coverage factory engraving on the receiver, 28” modified/improved cylinder damascus barrels with concave sighting rib & dolls head third fastener, extractor, brass bead front sight, double triggers, sliding tang safety, knurled top lever, point checkered walnut splinter forend and semi-pistol grip shoulder stock with blank oval escutcheon & factory buttplate. Stock dimensions: drop at comb 1 7/8”, drop at heel 3 1/16” & length of pull 14”. Matching serial numbers are found on the receiver, barrels, forend (on the wood & metal) and the trigger guard. Shotgun exhibits light damascus patterns on the barrel while the balance of the metal surfaces are in-the-white with some scattered dark oxidation. Action is sound, the bores are very good, the markings are very good and the wood stocks are very good. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***Antique Firearm***