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RARE 41 COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION WITH INTERESTING FACTORY LETTER 4-3/4” BARREL
Guns International #: 100736757 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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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Description:
By far, the most popular calibers were 45 and 44-40. Only 308 (0.6% of the 51,210) of this model were made in 41 Colt during production 1878 to 1905. A total of 137 of the 41 Colt’s were blued with 4-3/4” barrels. James Serven, author of “Colt Firearms”, stated that 41’s were made, but he never saw one!
Overall this gun retains no blue, and the surface is generally dull gray with some areas having a spotty appearance. All markings, including barrel address, caliber, rampant Colt, and serial numbers are very clear. The serial number 33689 appears on butt with matching #689 on trigger guard under the frame. The cylinder #639 is a simple factory error. Serial numbers were placed on gates until the 7xxx range, and afterward the gate was given an assembly number. On this 41 the gate #89 is also found on the left grip frame under the grips.
The mechanism works properly in both single and double action. The bore is decent, with strong lands and grooves and expected light scattered pitting. The grips are original. The noisy lanyard was removed, but the swivel remains.
Factory letter confirms 41/c, 4-3/4", blue, rubber, & shipped to Colt's Patent Firearms Mfg Co., San Francisco agency, San Francisco, CA on 6-29-1897, 1gun.
This gun is Priced to Sell Quickly.
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.
I accept Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders. No personal checks or Western Union MO’s. Payment must be received within seven days after sale date, and sent by Priority Mail with Tracking Number provided by buyer. Shipping by USPS Priority Mail (12” x 12” x 5-1/2” priority box) insured for $45.30 (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.
SOLD
Antique: Yes