Lot 1142 Detail
12 Gauge Colt Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 2932. 12 gauge. 30-inch Damascus barrels. Concave smooth rib marked: Colt's
PT. F.A. MFG. CO. Hartford CT. U.S.A. Border engraved case-hardened action with bar-action
locks. Checkered half-pistolgrip stock of dark figured walnut. Steel buttplate. Vacant
silver oval. Checkered splinter fore-end with horn tip.
Condition: Excellent, showing limited use. Barrels show 98% bold
browned twist pattern. Bright bores. Action and locks show 98% vivid case colors with some
fine spotting mostly on fences. Triggerguard shows 98% dark bluing. Buttplate shows a
brown patina with areas (25-30%) of case colors. Wood shows a few scratches and handling
marks. Sharp checkering.
Barrel dimensions: Bores: 0.735/0.735 inches. Chokes: 0.016/0.021 inches. Chambers: 2
5/8 inches. Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14 1/8 inches. Drop at comb: 2 inches. Drop at heel: 3
3/8 inches. Weight: 8 pounds, 6 ounces.
Estimate: $4500 - $6500
