Original U.S. Colt Model 1878 Double Barreled 10 Gauge Hammer Shotgun Serial 18445 - made in 1884 Beretta The standard Francotte system allowed

The standard Francotte system allowed the entire action to “drop” out the receiver for cleaning and repair but it lacked a cocking indicator that made it difficult for soldiers to tell if their gun was loaded and ready to fire

which over the years has faded and almost blended into the aged leather liner

With its best-selling Model T

This is surmounted by a "King's Crown"

it also has a very interesting motif of a tiger on the lower left side

Original U.S. Colt Model 1878 Double Barreled 10 Gauge Hammer Shotgun Serial 18445 - made in 1884 Beretta The standard Francotte system allowedOriginal 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 32 inch long Damascus laminated steel barrels. The serial number 18445 is stamped on the bottom of the barrel assembly, the top of the action in the hinge joint, the rear of the trigger guard, and on the metal fitting of the fore stock, indicating production in 1884,