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Nice Condition Colt 1878 12 Gauge Hammer SxS Shotgun w/ Colt Archive Letter
Sold
$1,500
Live Auction
2025 Spring Premier Firearms & Sportsman Advertising - Day 2
ARTIST
Colt
Category
Description
Made by Colt Firearms Manufacturing Company between 1878 and 1889 with this one serial numbered "4062" and a total of 22,690 made, this would put this particular gun in the second year of production of 1879. Belgian Twist steel 12 gauge 30" barrels with 2-3/4" chambers and cylinder and cylinder chokes. Barrels have extractors and smooth rib marked with Colt address. Case hardened action with exposed hammers marked "Colt Pt. F.A. MFG Co". Blued trigger guard with double triggers. European walnut checkered round knob pistol grip stock with German silver stock plate and smooth steel over the comb buttplate. Matching checkered walnut splinter forearm with ebony tip and latch release. Includes Colt Archive letter. LOP: 14-1/4". CALIBER: 12 GA. S/N: 4062. FFL STATUS: Antique.
Condition
Barrels fading to silver with corrosion spots and traces of original twist pattern. 40% original case colors with carry area worn silver. Trigger guard has silver edges with strong amount of original blue. Good bores with some frosting and strong mechanics. Wood has traces of original finish with sharp checkering and some small insignificant dings and scratches. Hard to find in this condition.
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