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Lot 1169:Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver Serial Number 7600

December 8th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1169:Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver Serial Number 7600

December 8th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver Serial Number 7600

Manufactured in 1882. The barrel has the one line Hartford address on top with "45 CAL" on left side of trigger guard. Nickel plate with niter blue trigger, screw heads and hammer (polished sides) and fitted with checkered Rampant colt grips with a lanyard ring on n the butt. 1,857 .45 caliber, nickel plated Model 1878s revolvers with 5 1/2 inch barrels were manufactured by Colt.

ConditionVery fine. The revolver retains 80% original nickel finish showing flaking exposing an untouched original smooth dark brown patina. The grips are very fine with some high edge wear and a few minor handling marks with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1878
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge45 Long Colt
Barrel5 1/2 inch round
Finishnickel
Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2385
Catalog page80
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