Guns International #: 102602312
Seller's Inventory #: 233237

Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique - .45 Colt Revolvers

Category
Colt Revolvers - Antique
.45 Colt Revolvers

c1881 Antique .45 COLT Model 1878 Double Action Revolver WILD WEST Frontier 4 3/4” Barrel 6-Shot .45 Long Colt

Description:
c1881 Antique .45 COLT Model 1878 Double Action Revolver WILD WEST Frontier

4 ¾” Barrel 6-Shot .45 Long Colt

Here we present an antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver, made in 1881 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 1878 Double Action Frontier was a larger and more reliable 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. In 1902, 4,600 Model 1878 revolvers (included in the 51,210) were produced for a U.S. Army contract.

The overall condition is very good. Mostly gray patina with some old refinish. The action is strong. The bore is in good condition, mostly bright with good rifling. The grips are nicely checkered and solid.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 4-3/4 inches.

Caliber: .45 Colt

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2200

#233237
 

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Antique: Yes