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Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver, #16028, .44-40 cal., 7-1/2'' etched barrel marked ''COLT.FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER.'', blue finish, factory checkered hard rubber grips with lanyard loop in butt. Shipped to William Read & Sons, Boston, MA, April 12, 1886, with two guns in shipment. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 90% original factory blue with most of the losses from flaking at high points of cylinder; some thinning of finish near grips on both sides of frame and minor micro-scratching, with 70%+ bluing to frontstrap and backstrap. Etched panel remains crisp. Grips remain in excellent condition showing only the lightest wear. Action is as new, bore is excellent. Revolver shows very little use and is a fine example of a blue etched panel Double Action. (Walt Hallstein collection) Est.: $4,000-$6,000.