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Colt 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver 38-40 Caliber
Guns International #: 101299143 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War - Colt Revolvers - Frontier
Seller's Information
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Seller: Freedom1234
Member Since: 5/21/17
State: Texas
Zip: 77316
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 170
Total Number of Listings: 549
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, Cashiers Check, Money Order, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: This seller is a non FFL licensee and adheres to the ATF rule: “ A non-licensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of their own state or to a licensee in any state. Antiques excepted. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. ”
Description:
Colt 1878 Double Action "Frontier" Revolver with Colt Archives Letter in 38 WCF caliber (38-40), with 40% original nickel finish as stated on the Colt Archives letter, appears to be original Hard Rubber Grips. Tight cylinder action. Good bore riflings and lands with two dark spots in central area of bore and some oxidation near the muzzle end. 4.75" barrel.
Serial Number is 41930 which puts it in the year 1900 production. Some pin prick pitting on the cylinder and a few small marks as shown with about 60% finish lost.
The story of the 1873 Colt Single Action Army begins in 1872, when the Hartford, Connecticut, firm issued its first large-frame, self-contained metallic cartridge revolver, the .44 caliber Model of 1872, which collectors call the “1871-1872 Open Top.” The factory had produced metallic cartridge conversions of earlier percussion revolvers, yet Colt’s Open Top Model was a totally new revolver and is thus considered the parent revolver of the legendary Colt Single Action Army.
Comes with Colt Archives Official Letter of Authenticity. This letter shows initial shipment to Montgomery - Ward and Co. 1900.
C&R or FFL to ship.
Seller accepts Zelle, cashiers check, personal check or money order. Layaway is four equal monthly payments.
Price: $1,795.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Short Colt
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878 DA
Serial Number: 41930
Caliber Info: 38-40, .38 WCF
Bore: Good
Condition: 40%
Metal Condition: 40%
Bore Condition: 40%
Manufacture Date: 1900