(A) COLT MODEL 1878 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN

Circa 1886. Damascus twist barrels with twin front and mid beads, doll's head rib extension, and scattered proofs on underside. Matching serial number on barrel flats, and fit with extractor. Splinter forearm with slightly schnabeled tip with ebony insert, Deely style latch release, and flat top checkering,; interior with matching serial number. Action with "Colt's Pt. F.A. Mfg Co" at each bar with filed rebounding hammers. Dual triggers. Walnut stock with Prince of Wales grip checkered in a modified point pattern about the wrist. Steel buttplate with widows peak. CONDITION: Good. Barrels are off face and mottled oxidation but still have defined pattern. Action essentially gunmetal grey with some darkness. Stocks very good, with scattered handling marks and some slivers missing along forearm. Mechanically fine, bore with some firing residue.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

28"

Chamber

2 - 3/4"

Choke

(BOTH) Modified

Drop at Comb

Approximately 2"

Drop at Heel

Approximately 3"