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Antique Large Frame COLT M1878 FRONTIER .44-40 DOUBLE ACTION ARMY Revolver ROBUST & RELIABLE .44 WCF Caliber Colt Made in 1889
Guns International #: 103025053 Seller's Inventory #: 244528
Category: Colt Revolvers - Frontier - Colt Revolvers - Antique
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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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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique Large Frame COLT M1878 FRONTIER .44-40 DOUBLE ACTION ARMY Revolver
ROBUST & RELIABLE .44 WCF Caliber Colt Made in 1889
Here we present an antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver, made in 1889 in Hartford, Connecticut. It is often referred to as the “Frontier” or the “Double Action Army” revolver. The Model 1878 was designed by William Mason, Colt's factory manager and Charles Brinckerhoff Richards, Superintendent of Engineering. It was similar in design to the Colt Model 1877. The Model 1878 had a larger frame and is therefore sometimes referred to as the “large frame” double-action revolver, while the Model 1877 is likewise referred to as the “small frame” double-action revolver.
The 1878 Double Action Frontier was a much larger and more reliable, robust version of the Model 1877 Lightning and Thunderer, Colt’s first double action revolvers. 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.
The overall condition is good. Gray brown patina. The action is excellent in double and single action modes. The bore is in good condition with good rifling. The left grip panel shows a bit more wear than the right. The grip screw is a bit long. Numbers match.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4-3/4 inches.
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2300
#244528
Price: $2,300.00
Antique: Yes