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Lot #2240

Lot 2239: Two Antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2239: Two Antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Model 1878 Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 657
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with oxidation/pitting and faint rifling.
Description:

Manufactured 1884.

Rating Definition:

Fair, with mottled brown/grey patina, some scattered mild pitting, softened markings, and well-worn grips with a large chip absent from the left panel. Mechanically functions.



B) Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 4 11/16 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 657
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with oxidation/pitting and visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured 1884, barrel shortened, front sight absent, non-factory replacement ejector rod and housing.

Rating Definition:

Fair, with faint traces of original finish, modifications (see above), light pitting, and well-worn grips with some minor gouges in the butts. Mechanically functions.



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