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Exceptionally fine high original condition Grade 2 Colt Model 1883 12ga - The finest high grade example I've ever offered
Guns International #: 102010615 Seller's Inventory #: 1491
Category: Colt Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: JoshLoew - Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Member Since: 1/11/15
First Name: Josh
Last Name: Loewensteiner
State: North Carolina
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 280-2382
Fax:
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Number of Active Listings: 57
Total Number of Listings: 2438
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Wire, cash, cashier's check, business check, personal check. Credit card with 3.5% convenience fee
About Us: We are a boutique Federally Licensed purveyor of fine Sporting Arms and have developed an impeccable reputation with both buyers and sellers for honesty and transparency. We value quality over quantity and long term symbiotic relationships over transaction count. With more than 30 years in the field, you can count on us for all of your fine sporting arms needs! We regularly handle some of the finest vintage sporting arms in the world! Be sure to contact us to discuss your wishlist!
Description:
Stone cold gorgeous high original condition Grade 3 Colt Model 1883 12ga. These guns, made on an Anson and Deeley design, were said by noted legendary author, R.L. Wilson to be the finest doubles ever made in America and this gun is indeed exceptional in every regard. Made as a 12ga with 30" Finest Damascus barrels, checkered splinter forend with case hardened and engraved release. The case hardened action is beautifully engraved with birds and dogs on both sides and scroll engraved in about 65% coverage. Blued trigger guard with game scene on bow and SN at tang. Stocked with fine hard English Walnut that has ball grip and original Colt logo hard rubber buttplate.
The gun remains in super all original "investment grade" untouched condition. The barrels are excellent with more than 95% bold original damascus pattern. The action retains about 80% original case color. Trigger guard retains more than 80% beautiful original high polish blue. The stocks are sound, and excellent with nearly all of their original finish and only very minor handling marks. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp.
This is truly an exceptional Colt. It is priced at $11,500 plus shipping to your door as an antique. Please dont hesitate to contact me at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site with any questions or reasonable offers.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1883 High Grade
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Condition: Superb
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Brilliant and shiny
Triggers: Double Triggers
Stock Comb: 1-7/8
Stock Heel: 3
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Original Colt logo BP
LOP: 14-3/8
Weight: 8lbs 1oz
Choke Left: .030 (Imp. Mod)
Choke Right: .020 (Modified)
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: Over .025
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: Over .025