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RARE 32-20 COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION WITH INTERESTING FACTORY LETTER 7-1/2” BARREL
Guns International #: 100735814 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War - .32 Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: victorio1sw
Member Since: 8/4/13
State: Texas
Country: United States
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Number of Active Listings: 4
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders.
Description:
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A Large Percentage of these M1878's have had their 7-1/2" barrels robbed to restore Colt SAA's. Others were cut off to about 5". This example remains original. [The need to conceal revolvers due to new city ordinances, and the advent of the automobile, made 7-1/2" barreled Colts unwieldy to carry].
By far, the most popular calibers were 45 and 44-40. Only 970 (almost 2% of the 51,210) of this model were made in 32-20 during production 1878 to 1905. A total of 261 of the 32-20’s were blued with 7-1/2” barrels.
Overall this gun retains 10% blue, with about 20% on frame and generous traces on ejector housing, barrel, and cylinder. The balance ranges dark to light gray. All markings including barrel address, caliber, rampant Colt, and serial numbers are bold. The serial number 50384 appears on butt with matching 384 on trigger guard under the frame. Although oddly matching the serial number, the gate #84 is actually an assembly number that is also found on grip frame under the grips.
The mechanism works properly in both single and double action. The bore is way above average for a 32 caliber, with strong lands and grooves and only light scattered pitting. The grips are replacements that fit extremely well, and are free of any chips or abuse.
This was a one-gun shipment to T. B. Davis Arms Company of Portland, Oregon. The factory letter confirms all features of this gun.
In some cases, I can ship directly to a C&R licensed individual.
You won't find another Colt M1878 in 32-20 of this quality at this price again! And with a $150 Colt Factory authentication letter to boot.
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All gun photos presented here are of Extremely-High-Definition quality, and represent enlargement up to 7X Actual Size! This means that a spot the diameter of a sharp pencil point (0.015”) can appear to be almost 1/8”.
Terms:
No International sales. Not being sold as a shooter, but as a collector’s Colt M1878. If you want to shoot any older gun, first take it to a competent gunsmith and have it checked out.
Three day inspection period, but ask questions prior to buying (see additional notes on returns at bottom). Additional pictures sent on request. Send me an email, and we can set up a phone call to discuss details of this antique gun.
See my 19 years of feedback ratings on eBay (user name: victorio1sw). Member NRA, TGCA, CCA, RSA, and S&WCA.
I accept Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders. No personal checks or Western Union MO’s. Payment must be received with copy of FFL within seven days after sale date, and sent by Priority Mail with Tracking Number provided by buyer. Shipping by FedEx Ground (14” x 14” x 5” box) fully insured for $49.00 (and tracking number provided to buyer). Usually shipping occurs within 3 days after payment received.
Three (3) day Inspection and Return Policy: Only if returned Exactly as Received - Not Disassembled for Inspection, Not Tampered, Not Broken/Chipped/Scratched/Dented/Scuffed, or any Parts Switched. Any Original Documentation sent Must Be Returned with item.
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Curio/Relic: Yes