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Lot 33:Colt 1883-Shotgun 10

September 12th, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 33:Colt 1883-Shotgun 10

September 12th, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Early Model Three Digit Serial Number Colt 1883 Side by Side Shotgun with Unique Cripple Stock

Manufactured in 1885. The receiver, break lever, trigger plate and trigger guard have flourishes of floral scroll engraving. The barrels have a single brass bead sight. Mounted on a nicely figured, multi-point checkered walnut forearm with ebony insert and round knob pistol grip, left eye dominant right hand stock, silver initial oval and checkered hard rubber buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches and cast-off 2 1/2 inches.

ConditionFine. Barrels have aged to a smooth gray brown patina, with fine detail in the damascus. Receiver shows faint traces of case hardening, mostly confined to protected areas under the trigger guard. Majority is a gloss, steel grey patina, with scattered brown spotting. Stock is very fine, with pressure indentations and small scratches throughout, there is a small crack in the pistol grip just rear of the upper tang. Forearm is very fine, with crisp, well defined checkering, and only small pressure indentations. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1883-SHOTGUN
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge10
Barrel30 inch solid rib
Finishdamascus
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3680
Catalog page16
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