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CANADIAN MILITIA COLT 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
CANADIAN MILITIA COLT 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER.

Cal. 45 Colt. S# 14771. Bbl. 6’’. Six shot long flute cyl. Nickel finished. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips w/ lanyard loop at butt. Left side of frame is stamped w/ Canadian militia & defense marking “91. MD”. The Colt 1878 was used by Canada during the Metis Rebellion 1884-1885 & in the Boer War circa 1900. Mfg. 1885. CONDITION: approx. 20% nickel finish remains on grip straps & protected areas of cyl. & frame. Balance has faded to gray showing scattered light pitting. Grips show light wear. Action shows wear, cyl. shows considerable play. Bore has dark frosted appearance, worn rifling & a dent at mid point. (01-22125/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.