Original U.S. Colt Model 1878 Double Barreled 12 Gauge Hammer Shotgun Serial 21744 - made in 1887 colts Company C was the largest

Company C was the largest unit in the battalion with two platoons

copies of the camp newspaper

The band is an original period leather band with a bakelite buckle

and Colonel Ulysses G

especially in such nice complete condition

Original U.S. Colt Model 1878 Double Barreled 12 Gauge Hammer Shotgun Serial 21744 - made in 1887 colts Company C was the largestOriginal Item: Only One Available. We just received this lovely example out of an antique firearms auction. This is a very nice example of the Colt Model 1878 Hammer Shotgun, with lovely 30 inch long Damascus laminated steel barrels. The serial number 21744 is stamped on the bottom of the barrel assembly, the top of the action in the hinge joint, and on the metal fitting of the fore stock, indicating production in 1887, close to the end of this models