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Lot #426

Lot 425: Browning Brothers Marked Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver

Browning Brothers Marked Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 425: Browning Brothers Marked Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver

Browning Brothers Marked Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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Browning Brothers Marked Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Colt
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1271
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

Description:

The factory letter lists this revolver in .45 caliber with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, and nickel finish when part of a shipment of two guns of this type on June 1, 1882, sent to Schoverling, Daly & Gales in New York City. The revolver has "BROWNING BROS, OGDEN, U.T." indicating it was sold by the famous Browning shop. Underside of barrel stamped “P” and “RAC.” Action needs work.

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