Lot 2244A Detail
A Fine Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial no. 5946, 12 gauge, full and improved chokes, 30-in. barrels with maker and
address marking on rib; Damascus steel barrels, case-hardened frame with blued
triggerguard, triggers, barrel release and rear fore-end mount. Border engraving,
including breech, barrel breech, triggerguard, thumb lever release and fore-end mount.
Checkered and varnished select walnut stocks, with German silver oval escutcheon on bottom
of butt; checkered hard rubber buttplate; horn fore-end insert at tip.
Condition: Excellent overall with 75% case-hardening, balance with
mottling from patina; 85% blue on triggerguard and thumb lever release; 95% Damascus twist
and barrel finish, patina at breech; bores excellent; traces finish on fore-end mounts.
Mechanism needs adjustment or repair. Stocks with 98% varnish, nicks, light mars and minor
wear.
Estimate: $4000 - $6000
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