Guns International #: 101443039
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Guns International #: 101443039
Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique
- Military Revolvers - Antique
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State:
Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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Super Rare 1878 DA IN .476 CALIBER, WITH 5 ½”, NICKEL, PALL MALL, LONDON BARREL ADDRESS, #16XXX, c.1886
Description: ONE OF THE RAREST COLTS I’VE OFFERED IS THIS 1878 DOUBLE ACTION IN .476 CALIBER, WITH 5 ½” BARREL, NICKEL FINISH, PALL MALL, LONDON BARREL ADDRESS, #16XXX, MADE 1886! According to the excellent book COLT’S DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER MODEL OF 1878 by Wilkerson, only 344 revolvers like this were made. (I highly recommend this book as it has a wealth of info on all calibers, barrel lengths, finishes, English models etc.). I assume all were shipped to England with very few either returning to the U.S. or surviving at all. According to Wilkerson, many or most of these were shipped to England first and then further shipped to India, Australia and New Zealand. There can’t be more than a hand full of these in existence. This one retains most of the nickel on the barrel, ejector and frame with only normal small areas of peeling- mainly on some edges and on the front strap. The nickel on the cylinder seems to have peeled more heavily and now only has scattered nickel. The barrel has British proofs on the bottom just ahead of the cylinder pin (which is in excellent condition) and behind each cylinder flute. Action is very tight and functions perfectly, bore is excellent and bright with no pitting, “476 CAL” is clearly stamped on the left front of the trigger guard bow, lanyard swivel is intact and the front sight has not been altered. This is about as rare a Colt as one could hope to obtain. SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: COLT Model: 1878 DOUBLE ACTION FRONTIER, BRITISH MODEL Serial Number: 16XXX Caliber Info: .476 Condition: FINE+ Barrels: 5 1/2 Finish: NICKEL |
Guns International #: 101443039
Guns International #: 101443039