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Colt 1878 .44-40 SN: 31229

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Colt 1878 .44-40 SN: 31229
This revolver has been re-barreled with newer correct Colt barrel. Large frame double/single action revolver manufactured circa 1892. Features blued finish, checkered dark black checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt horse emblem, bird's head grip frame, 7.5" barrel with ejector rod, fixed sights, lanyard ring at butt. Bore is excellent/.bright, good rifling. Frame surfaces show about 30% original blue finish with the rest and the cylinder showing mottled dark brown over silvery gray color, small areas of pinprick pits throughout. Grips are good condition, small chip to rear portion or right panel. Action is crisp/tight,. Single line address on newer barrel is even and sharp, "FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" is the same. Serial number on heel , Rampant Colt on left frame. NRA Condition-Fair-Re-Barreled. Antique Firearm.