(A) COLT 1883 SIDE BY SIDE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022

Factory lettered Colt 1883. Made in 1896 featuring 32" Damascus barrels with concave rib, stamped Colt address, extractors, automatic safety, and double triggers. Gun has walnut checkered stock with pistol grip, Bakelite Colt logo buttplate, and checkered splinter forearm with latch release and ebony inlay. CONDITION: Barrels retain 90% Damascus pattern with shootable bores, having light pitting throughout. Action has 30% fading colors in protected areas, wearing to a silvery appearance. Forearm iron is worn silver and trigger guard has 40% original blue. Wood has nice hand-rubbed appearance that has been cleaned with finish added, with sharp checkering and minor handling marks. Nice example of a rare shotgun. JTH

Name

Value

Barrel Length

32"

Barrel Wall Thickness

(Both) .033

Chamber

2 - 3/4"

Drop at Comb

1 - 5/8"

Drop at Heel

3 - 3/8"