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Lot #254
Lot #256

Lot 255: Colt 1878 Revolver 45 Long Colt

Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2018

Lot 255: Colt 1878 Revolver 45 Long Colt

Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 894
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 29
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Manufactured in 1881. Fixed sights, with the one line Hartford address on top of the barrel and "45 CAL" on the left front trigger guard shoulder. The assembly number "326" is present on the loading gate and the left side of the butt, with aged matching serial numbers painted on the inside of the checkered grips.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as assembled (replaced replated barrel and cylinder), with 90% of the nickel finish, showing some mild flaking, a deep brown patina on the visible steel, and scattered light handling marks. The cylinder is numbered to another revolver. Grips are fine, with a few dings and some varnish loss. Mechanically excellent.



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