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1878DA 4" EJECTORLESS "SHERIFF MODEL" .44-40, #9XXX, MADE 1883, ONLY 247 MADE
Guns International #: 101097177 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Frontier - Colt Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 70
Total Number of Listings: 4093
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
VERY RARE AND UNUSUAL OLD WEST COLT! 4” EJECTORLESS “SHERIFF MODEL” .44-40 MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION FRONTIER, #9XXX, MANUFACTURED 1883. ONLY 247 MADE! This particular gun came from a very old Montana gun collection. What makes this unusual is that the hammer spur as been "bobbed" or cut down and rounded and the action made to shoot double action only- a real gun fighter’s revolver! The action is extremely tight. According to the excellent book COLT’S DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER MODEL OF 1878 by Don Wilkerson, only 247 of this model in .44-40, blue finish and 4” ejectorless barrel were made. This early example with correct two line Colt address on the barrel top and no lanyard swivel has fine numbered grips that fit perfectly and are not cracked or chipped. The “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” acid etched barrel marking is still readable with the portion nearest the frame weak. Bore will clean exc., front sight has not been altered or filed, most metal surfaces are a smooth and aged mixing heavily gray/brown with some blue in the usual protected areas. The right side of the trigger guard bow correctly marked “44 CF.” A super rare Colt made in very small numbers. A factory letter might prove interesting on this one.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: 1878DA FRONTIER EJECTORLESS SHERIFF MODEL, 4'
Serial Number: 9XXX
Caliber Info: .44-40
Condition: VG+
Barrels: 4