This magnificent and rare piece of firearms history was newly discovered when a family descendant of the ORIGINAL owner came forward with it. This Colt Model 1855 revolving shotgun is truly a thing a beauty and scarcity. All original, limited production, Master Engraved by Gustave Young, with silver hardware, highly figured walnut stock, oiled “piano” finish and fine checkering, relief carving, and a lengthy list of other desirable features. This gun is a masterpiece and worthy of a place in the finest collections of Colt firearms.
This shotgun has never before been published, photographed, or offered to the public!
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