Guns International #: 102732668
Seller's Inventory #: 240371
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Guns International #: 102732668
Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique
- Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
c1892 Antique COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER M1878 .44-40 DOUBLE ACTION Revolver .44-40 WCF Colt 6-Shooter Made in 1892
Description: c1892 Antique COLT FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER M1878 .44-40 DOUBLE ACTION Revolver .44-40 WCF Colt 6-Shooter Made in 1892 Here we present an antique Colt Model 1878 Double Action Frontier Revolver, made in 1892 in Hartford, Connecticut. The M1878 was designed by William Mason, Colt's factory manager and Charles Brinckerhoff Richards, Superintendent of Engineering. The 1878 Frontier was a much larger and more reliable version of the Model 1877 Lightning and Thunderer, Colt’s first double action revolver. 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. Out of the 51,210 Model 1878 revolvers made, 4,600 were made for the United States Ordnance Department in 1902 and known as the “Philippine” models. They were intended to equip the Philippine Constabulary in the Philippine Insurrection. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. The side is marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. This example would have been a great gun to have carried in the wild west during the late 19th century. The overall condition is very good. Nice refinish. The action is excellent in both double and single action. The bore is bright with strong rifling. Solid customized grip. Numbers match. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 7-1/2 inches. Caliber: .44-40 WCF Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2000 #240371 Price: $2,000.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102732668
Seller's Inventory #: 240371
Guns International #: 102732668
Seller's Inventory #: 240371