GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE COLT 1883 HIGH GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.COLT1883460812GACal. 12 ga. 30" Damascus bbls. 2-3/4" chambers. Full length matted top rib with white synthetic bead front sight. Dbl triggers, extractor, automatic safety. Round knob pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with checkered side panels and 14-1/4" LOP over Colt HRBP. Splinter forearm with engraved Deeley release, checkered in 2-point pattern with triangular ebony tip. Frame is beautifully engraved with a large setter on right, pointer on left, in game scenes surrounded by well executed scroll engraving in about 60-70% total coverage. Trigger guard bow with goose in flight. Silver oval in stock near toe. All visible SN's match. Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .733. Bore restrictions: left - .021 (MOD), right - .021 (MOD). Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .022. Drop at heel: 3-3/8", drop at comb: 2". Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". CONDITION: Very fine, as completely and competently restored. Retaining virtually all its restored finish to both wood and metal, likely unfired since restoration. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. These high grade 1883 Colt's are extremely rare and very infrequently available to collectors. 52269-2 JSL (2,500-4,000)