Original U.S. Colt Model 1878 Double Barreled 12 Gauge Hammer Shotgun Serial 21744 - made in 1887 Japanese Replica Jive in large red-and-white lettering

Jive in large red-and-white lettering below

The sick were shot when they fell out or bayoneted

and can be broken down correctly

issuing them to the crews of minesweepers and Q-ships

after being initially turned back

Original U.S. Colt Model 1878 Double Barreled 12 Gauge Hammer Shotgun Serial 21744 - made in 1887 Japanese Replica Jive in large red-and-white letteringOriginal 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