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Colt Model 1883
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Default Colt Model 1883
12 ga 1897 game gun, original condition. Fully documented including initials. This came from Westchester NY and was presented upon the graduation of Watson Beach Day from Yale University.

It will be used on wild birds again.

The 12 ga 28” bores are interesting.
Chambers 2 3/4”. 4” forcing cones.
Right: .721 , constrict to .710, choke .011
Left : .725, constrict to .704, choke ..021
4” choke tapers.

7lb2oz total wt.


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