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Scarce Etched Panel Colt Model 1878 Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
Scarce Etched Panel Colt Model 1878 Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Scarce Etched Panel Colt Model 1878 Sheriff's Model Double Action Revolver, with Factory Letter, #8485, .44-40 cal., 4'' ejectorless barrel, blue finish, factory checkered walnut grips, correct two-line short barrel address, with front left triggerguard bow marked ''44 CF''. Shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY, April 25, 1882, with ten guns in shipment. Condition is fine retaining approx. 50-60% original factory high polish blue with most of the finish losses to left side of barrel, backstrap, frontstrap, and bottom portion of triggerguard. Cylinder shows overall general thinning; frame with mild flecking and toning. Early factory checkered walnut grips remain in fine condition with light flattening and still retaining 60-70% original factory varnish. Screw slots remain mostly straight and true. Action is tight, bore is at least fine and should clean. (Walt Hallstein collection) Est.: $5,000-$7,500.