1883 colt shotgun

[charlie cleveland]

i have a colt of this model that is in terific shape...32 inch barrels 10 ga hammerless probably a field grade gun...best looking old gun ive got...workmanship on these old guns is on par withany gun made in my opinion...what do you fellas think about the colt shotgun...charlie

[C.O.B.]

I have only seen one Colt shotgun. It was a damascuss 12 with some engraving and was in spectacular condition. This was while I was at Cabelas () and I couldn't find any information on it. It was definately a quality built gun.

[Dean Romig]

I've never seen one Charlie - can you show us some pictures?

[Bindlestiff]

I was in Dan Cullity's shop once and he had a Colt double on the bench and it was very impressive. Dan is a master gunsmith and I respect his opinion very much and he remarked that he thought Colt was one of the best American made doubles. He was familiar with the internal workings and I will take his word for the quality of design and craftsmanship. As for the look and feel, in my opinion, it was extremely well made; an impressive shotgun.

Since that day, I have been watching for Colt doubles; with an eye to obtain a similar gun as the one Dan had on his workbench. I have yet to see another, let alone one as nice?

[charlie cleveland]

in reading differant books several authers said that the 1883 colt was the most expensive shotgun to make in america...i think all were built withdamascus barrels i have never seen or read about one with fluid steel barrels...most gun books give a sad report on them saying remember these are strictly black powder guns i believe this is why some folks pass them by...but they are like the rest of older guns with proper loads they can be used and shot....charlie

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I've never seen one Charlie - can you show us some pictures?

Looking at some pictures of some for sale like the one below that sold I would say what's not to like about them.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/946282194...ry_Letter.htm#

[charlie cleveland]

shes a beauty.. colt shotguns are fine as they come you will see more nice colts for sale at a cheaper pricein auctionsthan other guns...ive never understood this...ive only got the one nice colt i wish i could post pictures but thats something i guess i will never be able to learn much to my regret....charlie

[Labowner]

Charlie if you have them on your computer send them to me I'll try and post them for you.
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Bob

[charlie cleveland]

i do not have them on the computer but im in the process of kearning how to send pictures on computer...gonna have to buy me a differant camera where i can change trhe size of picture where they will send....im a slow learner but maybe i will get there

[Dean Romig]

I don't think you'll need a different camera Charlie - you can change the picture size in your computer while you're in the process of loading it up to send.