GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
SCARCE AS FOUND COLT 1883 GRADE 1 SHOTGUN.COLT1889644012Cal. 12 ga. 30" Damascus bbls. 2-3/4" chambers. Chokes Full/Full. Full length matted top rib with brass front bead. Dbl triggers, extractors, auto safety. Full knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with brass oval engraved with fancy "C" (Colt family connection?) and 13-7/8" LOP over orig Colt HRBP. Splinter forearm with Deely release checkered in four-point pattern and triangular ebony tip. Receiver is border line engraved. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Very good as found. Bbls retain 70% browned orig Damascus pattern. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most orig finish with scattered scratches, handling marks, and hunting bumps, though some finish has been added for preservation. Receiver retains better than 40% orig color and will benefit from gentle cleaning. Action is a bit gummy, and will also benefit from gentle cleaning. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered beginning erosion. This gun should be further researched. 51717-1 JSL (1,500-2,500)