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Colt Shotguns of the Old West: 1878 and 1883

When someone says "Old West Colt", the first thought is usually not double barreled shotguns. However, Colt made two quite high-end side-by-side shotguns during this period, and they played a role in the remarkable Colt/Winchester market-fixing agreement. Colt's Model 1878 was an exposed hammer double gun that competed closely with high-end Parkers, and sold a total of about 23,000 guns. This was followed by the Model 1883, a hammerless design in line with the cutting edge technology. http://www.patreon.com/ForgottenWeapons

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  • Originally Aired January 26, 2016
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