Gun, .12 gauge Double Barrel Shotgun

 
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Gun, .12 gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
Gun, .12 gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
Gun, .12 gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
Gun, .12 gauge Double Barrel Shotgun

Gun, .12 gauge Double Barrel Shotgun

Object number1984.025.10
Dateca 1880
OriginLincoln County, SouthBend, Illinois
Mediumwood, metal
DimensionsOverall: 46 in. (116.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionColt Mfg. Model 1878 double barrel, side by side exposed hammer shotgun.

    This shotgun has a Damascus steel barrel with the word "Colts PT F.A. MFG CO. Hartford C.T. U.S.A." engraved between the two barrels near the breech. There are numerous proof marks stamped on the underside of the barrel.
    The serial number 5122 in stamped in the breech and on the trigger guard assembly.
    Status
    Not on view