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Colt Model 1878 Double Action Frontier Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Colt Model 1878 Double Action Frontier Revolver
Manufactured in 1894. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the left side is marked "45 COLT" and the circled Rampant Colt is marked on the lower left rear of the frame. The serial number is marked on the toe of the butt and "370" is marked on the rear face of the cylinder. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, lanyard loop on the butt and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.
BBL: 7 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 45 LC
Finish: nickel
Grips: hard rubber
Serial Number: 33370
Condition: Fine. The revolver retains 50% plus original nickel finish with some minor pitting on the barrel and left side of the frame. The balance has a gray patina. Traces of the original niter blue remain in protected areas of the hammer and trigger. The grips are also fine with exception of a minor repair on the left heel area and crisp checkering. There is some play in the cylinder and trigger when in the cocked position, otherwise the action functions properly. The markings are clear.