LONDON MODEL 1878 “FRONTIER” DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 3700. 450 Boxer. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 1-line “COLT’S PT F A MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON” address. There is a lanyard swivel in the butt and the left front web of the trigger guard bow is marked “45CAL/B”. Mounted with diamond checkered 2-pc walnut grips that have the number “139″ penciled inside each. Loading gate exhibits last 3-digits of SN “700″. The last three digits of the SN are also found on rear face of cylinder and bottom of bbl under ejector assembly. Small British proofs are found on bottom of bbl and cyl. Cyl pin is correct dimpled variety. Hammer has bright polished sides with bright fire blued top & rear edges. Trigger is also fire blued as are screws. Of the more than 51,000 models 1878 produced only a few shipped to England were marked with the Pall Mall address. PROVENANCE: Bill McPherron, Murray Utah. Lewis Yearout 1967. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Matching except grips as noted. Overall retains about 98% nickel plating with scattered scratches and small blemishes with area of light pitting on left side of frame. Face of hammer, trigger and screws retain much of their orig blue. Grips are fine showing light diamond point wear with a few dents and scrapes, retaining 90%+ orig varnish; they do fit perfectly and apparently have been with the revolver most of its life. Mechanics function partially and gun will not hold on full cock every time. Bright shiny bore. 4-53953 JS70 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3156

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3156	$4,600.00	LONDON MODEL 1878 “FRONTIER” DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 3700. 450 Boxer. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 1-line “COLT’S PT F A MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON” address. There is a lanyard swivel in the butt and the left front web of the trigger guard bow is marked “45CAL/B”. Mounted with diamond checkered 2-pc walnut grips that have the number “139″ penciled inside each. Loading gate exhibits last 3-digits of SN “700″. The last three digits of the SN are also found on rear face of cylinder and bottom of bbl under ejector assembly. Small British proofs are found on bottom of bbl and cyl. Cyl pin is correct dimpled variety. Hammer has bright polished sides with bright fire blued top & rear edges. Trigger is also fire blued as are screws. Of the more than 51,000 models 1878 produced only a few shipped to England were marked with the Pall Mall address. PROVENANCE: Bill McPherron, Murray Utah. Lewis Yearout 1967. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Matching except grips as noted. Overall retains about 98% nickel plating with scattered scratches and small blemishes with area of light pitting on left side of frame. Face of hammer, trigger and screws retain much of their orig blue. Grips are fine showing light diamond point wear with a few dents and scrapes, retaining 90%+ orig varnish; they do fit perfectly and apparently have been with the revolver most of its life. Mechanics function partially and gun will not hold on full cock every time. Bright shiny bore. 4-53953 JS70 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3156 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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LONDON MODEL 1878 “FRONTIER” DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.