RARE COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. 1883 BREECH LOAD SHOTGUN 30 12 8 ORDER CARD For Sale

ORIGINAL!RARE! COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. MODEL1883BREECH LOAD HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN 30 12 8 ORDER CARD 1883

COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. MODEL1883BREECH LOAD HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN 30 12 8 ORDER CARD 1883

[Order card sent in 1883 to Colt Arm Manufacturing byWilliam Read & Sons (also seen as Wm. Read & Sons) arenownedsporting goods company in Boston Mass. that was established in 1826. They were mainly known to sell outdoor items such as hunting / fishing equipment, rifles and the like.This was their orderfor a newColt Model 1883 Hammerless Shotgun: A more modern-looking version with internal hammers (hammerless), produced from 1883 to 1895 by Colt. It is often cited as one of the finest American double-barrel shotguns ever made.This shotgun is an order for a specific model with unique customizations (Ex 1 Breech Loader) Request a prompt shipment ("per return" meaning by return mail/shipment). Ex 1 Breech Loader: An order for "one" (Ex 1 meaning "examine one" or "extra one" for stock breech-loading shotgun. A breech-loader is a firearm loaded from the rear of the barrel, a common design at the time. Colt manufactured various breech-loading shotguns."30 12 8" 12: Indicates the shotgun is a 12-gauge model. 30: Most likely the barrel length, measured in inches (e.g., a 30-inch barrel). 8: Could be a designation for a specific barrel modification, possibly the choke size (e.g., Full, Modified, etc., perhaps a specific measurement in eighths of an inch or a model code for the bore diameter), or another internal factory specification. "Ex sil $75.00 grade" $75.00 grade: This is the price point or grade of the shotgun, indicating a higher-end or specific quality level at the time of purchase. Seventy-five dollars was a significant price for a firearm, suggesting a quality model with potential embellishments. Ex sil: This is the most specific and likely relates to the finish or a special feature "Ex" likely means "Extra". "Sil" could be an abbreviation for "Silver" or "Silvertip" (less likely for a shotgun), possibly referring to an upgraded finish, special engraving with silver inlay, or a "silver" grade model in a tiered product line.In summary, the customer is ordering one specific, high-quality, 12-gauge breech-loading shotgun with a 30-inch barrel and an extra or silver finish, valued at a high $75.00 price point.]

CONDITION IS POSTALLY USED AND EXTREMELY FINE WITH COLT'S PERIOD FILING SYSTEM'S RESIDUE ON THE RIGHT (ADDRESS SIDE) EDGE OF A PERIOD 1 CENT U.S. POSTAL CARD WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING FROM ITS 142+ YEARS.

PERIOD HAND WRITTEN ORDER TOCOLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MANUFACTURING Co.:

Gents-

Please send per return Ex

1 Breech Loader 30 12 8

Ex sil $75.00 grade

From

Wm Read & Sons

21. B. Express this pm <<(Internal notation)

Colts Pat- FireArms Co

Hartford

Conn

COLT COMPANY RECEIVING DEPARTMENT HAND STAMP:

HARTFORD CONN. REC.D. (HARTFORD CONNECTICUT RECEIVING OFFICE)

JAN.

19

8PM

POSTAL HAND CANCEL:

BOSTON MASS.

JAN 19

3PM

DIMENSIONS: 5 1/16" x 3"

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