Colt Model 1878 Grade 1 12ga Hammergun

Lot Details & Additional Photographs

Serial number 5611 present on trigger guard, forend iron, barrel flats and water table, 30 in. twist damascus barrel with front bead, text of COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. present on lock plates, double triggers, checkered horn buttplate, Prince Of Wales grip checkered walnut buttstock, checkered walnut splinter forend.
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LOP: 14 1/4 in. ending with a checkered horn buttplate
DAC: 2 in.
DAH: 3 3/8 in.
CAST: Neutral
WT: 8lbs 1oz
GAUGE: 12ga
CHAMBERS: 2 3/4 in.
RIGHT BORE: .741 in.
RIGHT CHOKE: .020 in. (Modified)
RIGHT MWT: .033 in.
LEFT BORE: .741 in.
LEFT CHOKE: .018 in. (Modified)
LEFT MWT: .035 in.

FFL Status: Antique

Overall fair estate condition, good bores, barrel to receiver fit is right, several shallow pits present on barrel exterior with a browned finish hiding most of the twist pattern, engraved text muted and worn, screw slot damage, stock set shows numerous field marks scattered throughout, repaired crack along front right edge of forend, checkering fairly discernible and showing a complete pattern, stock refinished many years ago with skill.