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Seller's Inventory #: 244504

Category - Colt Shotguns - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

Category
Colt Shotguns
Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

Antique COLT Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel SHOTGUN Engraved DAMASCUS Made in 1893

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Antique COLT Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel SHOTGUN Engraved DAMASCUS

Made in 1893

Here we present an antique Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun, manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut in 1893. The Model 1883 was made from 1883 to 1895, with approximately 7,360 manufactured. These double barrel shotguns were often custom made to order and fitted with Damascus barrels from 28 to 32 inches in length.

According to early sources, “The Hammerless Model 1883 ranks among the best grade doubles produced in the entire American arms trade. The limited number completed, and the great pains devoted to handling specific orders from often fussy shooters means that a considerable degree of quality and variety is evident in the Model 1883 series.” This shotgun was considered one of the finest guns money could buy in its day, and this one features a checkered stock and light engraving. 

This example has blued Damascus steel barrels with a single bead sight on the matted solid rib which bears the Colt address, choke constrictions of .025/.032 inches, and chambers measured 2 1/2 inches with a single extractor. The casehardened boxlock action displays a light border engraving with stylized "PATENTED" marking on the underside. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. It has a lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and ebony tip inlay and pistol grip stock with blank silver inscription oval and a hard rubber buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 3 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz.

The overall condition is fine. Original Damascus pattern on the barrel and case colors on the frame. There are a couple of small dings on the top of the left barrel. The actions are excellent. The bores are shiny bright. There is a screw head that has sheared from the left side of the gun but the shaft is still there, doing the work. The stock shows use and remains in great shape. Numbers match.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrels are 30 inches.

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes