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Lot 35:Colt Model 1878 Sheriff's Model Double Action Revolver

December 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 35:Colt Model 1878 Sheriff's Model Double Action Revolver

December 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce and Desirable Colt Model 1878 Sheriff's Model Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1905. The barrel is marked with the two-line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT" on the left side. The left side of the frame features a small circled Rampant Colt mark just forward of the grip. The finely checkered hammer, smooth trigger and small screw heads all have a brilliant nitre blue finish. Fitted with checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips. The loading gate is marked with assembly number "2" as is the left side of the grip frame. The cylinder face is marked "R.A.C.".

ConditionExcellent with 95% original high polished blue finish. The small parts retain most of their nitre blue finish. The barrel shows some areas of light gray surface rust, light high point and edge wear, small scratches and freckling in the grip straps. The grips are excellent some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1878
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 Long Colt
Barrel4 inch round
Finishblue
Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4913
Catalog page31
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