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Lot #46

Lot 45: Antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver

Very Fine Antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver in Desirable 45 Long Colt

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

Lot 45: Antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver

Very Fine Antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver in Desirable 45 Long Colt

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Very Fine Antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver in Desirable 45 Long Colt

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 38
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1894. The barrel is marked with the two-line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT." on the left side. Fitted with fixed blade and frame notch sights and a full length ejector housing. The left side of the frame is marked with a small, circled Rampant Colt logo. The checkered hammer, smooth trigger and screws are all finished in a brilliant nitre blue. Fitted with checkered Rampant Colt grips. The cylinder is numbered to the frame.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retains 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish and 80% original nitre blue with the balance thinned to a smooth brown patina with bright grey patina on the edges and high spots. The attractive chocolate colored grips are also very fine with some light wear and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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