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Colt 1878 12 Gauge Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, Grade #8 Configuration Guns International #: 100931695 Seller's Inventory #: CBP17-213 Category: Colt Shotguns - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 4/27/15 State: Kentucky Zip: 40503 Country: United States Phone: (859) 276-1419 Fax: (859) 278-0838 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 184 Total Number of Listings: 14865 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check Description: Just received this Colt 1878 12 Gauge Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun which left the factory in the rare #8 Grade Configuration. This 1886 vintage gun is fitted with 30 inch damascus barrels, double triggers, nicely engraved color case-hardened receiver and side-plates, checkered Walnut forearm with ebony tip, checkered Walnut pistol grip stock with a Colt black hard-rubber butt-plate, engraved color case-hardened hammers, blue finished and engraved trigger guard and lower tang, and a dolls head rib extension. The gun is in fine condition, retaining 60% of its original color case-hardened finish on the receiver and side-plates, with most thinning on the bottom of the receiver, due to handling. The hammers retain most all of their original color case-hardened finish. The action is tight and functions perfectly. The bores are bright, except for some minor surface corrosion near the muzzles, and the screw heads are mostly un-molested. The stock and forearm retain most all of their original finishes, with assorted handling marks/dings. If your looking for one of these Colt 1878 shotguns, in a higher grade configuration, this is it. A very nice looking Colt. Comes with a Colt factory letter stating gun was shipped on August 5, 1886 to Howe & Jacobs, location unknown. PRICE: Sold We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, dealer of fine firearms since 1974. PH. 859-276-1419 We Buy, Sell and Trade Firearms & Knives. Have a Individual Firearm, Firearms Collection, or Firearms Estate to sell, let us know, we can buy or consignment sell it for you. (sales at am-firearms) SOLD Antique: Yes |