SCARCE CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1878 DA FRONTIER REVOLVER.

SCARCE CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1878 DA FRONTIER REVOLVER. SN 26507. Cal. 476 Eley. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter “DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON” address. Left side of bbl has the caliber marking and left side of frame has the rampant Colt in a circle. Left front web of trigger guard appears to have had the caliber marking removed. Revolver is mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips and has a lanyard swivel in the butt. Serial number was observed on toe of butt with last three digits also on rear face of cylinder. Left side of grip frame, under grip, is stamped with assembly number “58” which number is also found on loading gate. Accompanied by an English oak casing with brass medallion in the lid, green baize lined with “COLT’S PALL MALL LONDON” label inside the lid and compartmented in bottom for revolver, a small pewter oil bottle, a cartridge block for 28 cartridges, an empty compartment in left front corner and covered compartment in right rear corner containing a replacement all metal cleaning rod. It appears that the cylinder has possibly had the chambers opened up as they will accept a 45 Colt cartridge. Bottom of bbl and each flute of cylinder is stamped with tiny British proofs. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 95% strong orig factory nickel with light holster wear around muzzle and on ejector rod housing outer radius. Edges of front & back straps have some light losses with light surface rust. Front tab of trigger guard is slightly battered with light losses of finish. Cylinder is flaked to about 75% with loss areas gray metal color, barely discernible from nickel. Grips are sound with fabulous fire & color. Hammer spring has been lightened, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a very few small scattered spots of light pitting. Case has a couple of cracks in bottom with usual handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded and soiled with evidence of old mildew. Accessories are fine. 4-36816 JR142 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2160	$2,587.50	SCARCE CASED COLT LONDON MODEL 1878 DA FRONTIER REVOLVER. SN 26507. Cal. 476 Eley. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter “DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON” address. Left side of bbl has the caliber marking and left side of frame has the rampant Colt in a circle. Left front web of trigger guard appears to have had the caliber marking removed. Revolver is mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips and has a lanyard swivel in the butt. Serial number was observed on toe of butt with last three digits also on rear face of cylinder. Left side of grip frame, under grip, is stamped with assembly number “58” which number is also found on loading gate. Accompanied by an English oak casing with brass medallion in the lid, green baize lined with “COLT’S PALL MALL LONDON” label inside the lid and compartmented in bottom for revolver, a small pewter oil bottle, a cartridge block for 28 cartridges, an empty compartment in left front corner and covered compartment in right rear corner containing a replacement all metal cleaning rod. It appears that the cylinder has possibly had the chambers opened up as they will accept a 45 Colt cartridge. Bottom of bbl and each flute of cylinder is stamped with tiny British proofs. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 95% strong orig factory nickel with light holster wear around muzzle and on ejector rod housing outer radius. Edges of front & back straps have some light losses with light surface rust. Front tab of trigger guard is slightly battered with light losses of finish. Cylinder is flaked to about 75% with loss areas gray metal color, barely discernible from nickel. Grips are sound with fabulous fire & color. Hammer spring has been lightened, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a very few small scattered spots of light pitting. Case has a couple of cracks in bottom with usual handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded and soiled with evidence of old mildew. Accessories are fine. 4-36816 JR142 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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