Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver in .45 Colt
Sale 1353 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
May 1, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$2,000 -
$3,000
Sold for $2,160
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver in .45 Colt
.45 Colt. 7.5" barrel length. SN: 35898 (mfg. ca.1897). Blued metal finish, checkered hard rubber grips. Double action revolver with frame notch rear sight, blade front sight, and a fluted 6-shot cylinder. Item features a cartridge extractor and lanyard ring in the butt.
Condition Report
Fine to very fine. Bore is frosty, with scattered pitting and residues. Retains much of the blued finish with the balance having a mottled and lightly oxidized plum brown patina. There is still remnants of nitre bluing to screws on extractor and lower frame. Grips show wear to checkering, light scratches, and some mars. Cylinder lockup is solid, and timing appears to be good.
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