Colt Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun
Title
Colt Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun
Description
Colt double barrel, percussion shotgun, 12 gauge. Serial Number 15977.
The gun is made of Damascus steel. Limited number were made.
Damascus steel is the blending of a high and low
carbon steel and using an etching solution (most times
acid) to bring out the contrast
The gun is made of Damascus steel. Limited number were made.
Damascus steel is the blending of a high and low
carbon steel and using an etching solution (most times
acid) to bring out the contrast
Creator
Colt's Manufacturing Company
Source
Fred Phillipi
Publisher
Churchill County Museum & Archives
Date
N/A
Rights
Public
Original Format
Object, Gun, Shotgun
Collection
Citation
Colt's Manufacturing Company, “Colt Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun,” Churchill County Museum Online Exhibits, accessed April 20, 2024, https://ccmuseumguns.omeka.net/items/show/42.