December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #1432:
(A) DOCUMENTED FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN 2 BARREL SET WITH CUSTOM FITTED CASE.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025
Elaborate Colt Model 1878 12 gauge hammer double shotgun cased 2 barrel set, profusely game scene engraved with vignettes of hunting dogs and quail. Case color locks additionally engraved with geometric designs and minute scroll and vine. Hammers are facially embellished with matching scroll work and a single line border. Trigger guard has a small vignette of running fox. Receiver is vividly case colored and retains most all varnish. Serial number 333 is found on watertable as well on underside of of each barrel. 29" barrel with matching 333 numbered forearm, choked cylinder with 2 - 3/4" chamber and vivid Damascus patterning. Forearm irons are engraved with the same diminutive scrolls as is the take down latch assembly. The 28" barrels are choked improved cylinder with 2 - 3/4" chambers with vivid Damascus patterns with 333 numbered forearm having matching scrolls. Shotgun is presented in a contemporary French fitted walnut case with leather lining. Accompanied by Colt Archives letter dated January 2020 and identifies the Model 1878 double, serial number 333 as 12 Ga, 30" barrel Blue finish Wood stock, 8 lbs 4 oz Factory engraved with $15.00 worth engraving, Fancy Grade and shipped to Hodgkins & Haigh New York New York Oct, 4 1879 in a single gun shipment. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Superb Damascus patterns on barrel. Vivid case colors on receiver with slightly faded colors on locks. Stocks are superb with sharp checkering. Stocks retain original finishes with some small impressions and period of use rubs. Tight on face. Mechanically excellent. Brilliant bores. Case is exceptionally fine.
Accessories
Custom Wooden Case
Barrel Length
(A) 29" (B) 28"
Choke
(A) Cyl / Cyl (B) Imp Cyl / Imp Cyl