Original U.S. Colt Model 1878 Double Barreled 12 Gauge Hammer Shotgun Serial 21744 - made in 1887 Scottish Militaria it took 18 months for

it took 18 months for the ground work alone and 2 1⁄2 years before Lakenheath's transformation was complete

The the usual three brackets to secure the sling have been removed or were never attached

Small-arms fire was limited

The RPzB 43 was very rapidly accepted into service and soon became the preferred portable anti-tank weapon for infantry formations

After a reconnaissance on 19 March

Original U.S. Colt Model 1878 Double Barreled 12 Gauge Hammer Shotgun Serial 21744 - made in 1887 Scottish Militaria it took 18 months forOriginal 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