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#4994 Colt 1878 D/A 7-1/2”x44WCF with Ex.Fine++ bore Guns International #: 101551644 Seller's Inventory #: #4994 Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Tom Burness Member Since: 3/3/07 First Name: Tom Last Name: Burness State: California Zip: 95604-9151 Country: United States Phone: (530) 889-9454 Number of Active Listings: 35 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway Description: #4994 Colt 1878 D/A 7-1/2”x44WCF with Ex.Fine++ bore (about a 9 on a scale of 10) and Excellent smooth action both on S/A and D/A modes, 33XXX serial range and thus being made in 1895. Original factory blue is about 80-90% coverage overall with the density varying from 40% on the cylinder to 95% on the frame and 99% on the barrel; the remainder being smooth plumming blue-grey metal with no pitting whatsoever. What blue is missing is mainly flaked off; the only real wear being on the back strap and the cylinder due to the old practice of cleaning by boiling the cylinder to remove the powder residue build-up and which likely caused the blue to flake off prematurely. The “CFSS” roll-die barrel panel is crisp and sharp, as is the addess and serial number. The original hard rubber grips are near excellent with almost no wear. (see photos). The very often missing lanyard ring is also intact. A very, VERY decent, showy, big frame double action Colt in Antique Excellent condition and becoming almost non-existant for sale at any but the largest gun shows. $2895 SOLD Antique: Yes |