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Lot 2480: Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster

Colt Sheriff's Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver with Rare 4 Inch Barrel, Holster, Jersey City Police Badge, and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Lot 2480: Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster

Colt Sheriff's Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver with Rare 4 Inch Barrel, Holster, Jersey City Police Badge, and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Colt Sheriff's Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver with Rare 4 Inch Barrel, Holster, Jersey City Police Badge, and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1075
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Factory letter lists this revolver with 4" barrel in .44 caliber, nickel finish, and grips not listed when shipped to Hartley & Graham of New York on April 25th, 1882 in a 10 gun shipment. Includes tooled leather holster and Jersey City police badge numbered "67". Provenance: The Buckstix Collection

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