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Colt 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:1,300.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Colt 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver
Produced in 1884. Fixed sights, with the one line Hartford address on top of the barrel, "44" on the underside and the acid etched "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" panel on the left side. The trigger guard is marked "44 WCF" on the left side with "895" on the loading gate. Barrel is numbered "5268", with the cylinder numbered "695" and the frame numbered "12695". Niter blue hammer, trigger, screws and loading gate. Checkered bird's head grips with Rampant Colt imprints.
BBL: 7 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 44-40
Finish: blue
Grips: hard rubber
Serial Number: 12695
Condition: Fine as partially refinished, with the barrel showing a mixed artificial brown and gray patina. Frame and cylinder show 60% factory blue, with a brown patina on the grip straps and cylinder, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks. Grips are fine, with a dent in the right panel, smoothing of the checkering and mild handling marks. Mechanically fine.