Guns International #: 102969958
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Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge

Category
Colt Revolvers - Antique
Antique Revolvers - Cartridge

1887 mfr Antique COLT Model 1878 FRONTIER 44-40 DOUBLE ACTION ARMY Revolver “FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER”

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1887 mfr Antique COLT Model 1878 FRONTIER 44-40 DOUBLE ACTION ARMY Revolver

 “FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER”

Here we present an antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver, made in 1887 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.

In 1902, 4,600 Model 1878 revolvers (included in the 51,210) were produced for a U.S. Army contract. They were intended to equip the Philippine Constabulary under Brigadier General Henry T. Allen during the Philippine–American War between 1899 and 1902. These revolvers had 6-inch barrels, hard rubber grips, and were chambered for the .45 Colt cartridge. Many people have incorrectly assumed that this was to allow the revolver to be operated while wearing gloves in cold weather, that means that the "Alaskan Model" is a misnomer. These revolvers are also unofficially designated the Colt 1902 Philippine Model (Colt M1902).

The overall condition is good. Dark patina throughout. The action is strong. The cylinder has a bit of shake in lock up. The cylinder arbor pin and the tab on the ejector rod are home made replacement. The bore is dark with good rifling. The grips show much use and the left grip is chipped in the back from long ago.

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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#247293
 

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Antique: Yes