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Antique COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER Model 1878 .44-40 DOUBLE ACTION Revolver HARD TO FIND .44-40 WCF Colt 6-Shooter Made in 1898!
Guns International #: 101473736 Seller's Inventory #: 20204
Category: Colt Revolvers - Frontier - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER Model 1878 .44-40 DOUBLE ACTION Revolver
HARD TO FIND .44-40 WCF Colt 6-Shooter Made in 1898!
Here we present an antique Colt 1878 Double Action Frontier Revolver, made in 1898 in Hartford, Connecticut. The M1878 was designed by William Mason, Colt's factory manager and Charles Brinckerhoff Richards, Superintendent of Engineering. The 1878 Frontier was a much larger and more reliable version of the Model 1877 Lightning and Thunderer, Colt’s first double action revolver. The 1878 Frontier also offered a much more comprehensive array of calibers, compared to the 1877’s three offerings. Despite all of this, the Model 1877 was clearly the popular favorite as over 166,000 were produced versus 51,210 of the Model 1878 made between 1878 through 1907.
Out of the 51,210 Model 1878 revolvers made, 4,600 were made for the United States Ordnance Department in 1902 and known as the “Philippine” models. They were intended to equip the Philippine Constabulary in the Philippine Insurrection.
The overall condition is good. The action is strong. The bore is in good condition with visible rifling and a frosted appearance. The chip on the grip has been smoothed over with lots of handling. The lanyard ring was removed long ago. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. The side is marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. A great double action alternative to the Colt Single Action Army!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4-3/4 inches.
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1650
#20204
SOLD
Antique: Yes