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AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK THE BOOK OF COLT FIREARMS BY R.L. WILSON
According to "The Book of Colt Firearms", approximately 35-40 Colt 1878 Double Rifles were produced.
CONDITION: Extremely fine with 75% light original brown finish and distinct Damascus patterns along the barrels, 40% original case colors, particularly vibrant colors on the hammers and rear half of the lock plates, 85% plus original blue finish, partial right over-pressure pin, and generally fairly minor overall wear. The refinished wood is fine and has crisp checkering, small slivers absent at the left edge of the forearm, and a few minor marks and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Robert Q. Sutherland Collection; Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman.
Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000
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