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New York Engraved Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

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New York Engraved Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
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New York Engraved Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1883 and subsequently Hartley & Graham New York engraved. The revolver features broad floral scroll with a punch dot background covering the sides of the barrel, frame and cylinder flats. The top of the back strap has a sunburst. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address and the upper left front of the trigger guard is marked "45 CAL". The matching serial number is marked on the butt and rear face of the cylinder. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with checkered walnut grips. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, 5 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, grips as "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as 1 of 15 to Hartley & Graham in New York City on October 27, 1883.

Manufacture: Colt
Model: 1878
BBL: 5 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 11697

Fair. The metal surfaces have a gray patina with some minor pitting on the cylinder and frame ahead of the cylinder. There are some grind marks on the front strap and something appears to have been removed (ie inscription, engraving, etc.) from the back strap. The grips are good with some minor wear, dings and crisp checkering. There is some play in the cylinder, otherwise the action functions well. The engraving and markings are clear.