GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
COLT 1883 HAMMERLESS 12 GA.COLT1883723012 Ga12 Ga. 30" Damascus bbls. 2-3/4" chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP MOD. Full length matted Damascus rib with brass front bead, marked "COLT''S PT FA MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA". Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Honey colored full pistol grip stock with 14-1/4" LOP over Colt''s checkered buttplate with nickel shield in stock. Checkered in classic 2-point checkering. Splinter forearm with Deeley latch, checkered in classic 2-point pattern, with ebony tip. Frame is border engraved and bottom of frame marked "PATENTED AUG.22,SEPT.19,1882". Bbl lug with geometric design. Light border engraving on trigger guard. Screw heads engraved. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. "Andy" Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 98-99% strong Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 40% orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame. Forearm iron has toned gray. Trigger guard retains around 40% orig blue, mostly on bow, toned on tang. Buttstock and forearm retain 98-99% beautiful restored finish with repaired chip on left side of safety. Checkering recut and sharp. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are excellent. 49531-41 JSL137 (2,000-3,000)