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Colt Colt 1878 Frontier 44-40 SN: 39248

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Colt Colt 1878 Frontier 44-40 SN: 39248
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Large frame double/single action revolver manufactured circa 1898. Features blued finish, checkered dark brown gutta percha grips with Rampant Colt horse emblem, bird's head grip frame, 4-7/8" barrel with ejector rod, fixed sights, lanyard ring at butt. Bore is fair, pitted with dark grooves, good rifling. Metal surfaces show a mottled dark brown over silvery gray color, small areas of pinprick pits throughout. Grips are good condition, smooth from use, repair to rear portion or right panel. Action is fairly smooth with fair lock-up, feels a bit loose overall. Single line address on barrel is even and sharp, "FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" appears shallow, readable. Condition is NRA Good++ *** Antique Firearm ***