SCARCE COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER.

SN 24974. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 4″ bbl without ejector. It has full front sight and 2-line address with a tiny “44” on the bottom. Left side of bbl has “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL” and rear face of cyl is marked with last three digits of matching serial number. Mounted with matching numbered, Rampant Colt hard rubber birdhead grips that have had the escutcheons reversed. Accompanied by a small orig hang tag which states “This Revolver is made to use BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGES. Do not use cartridges loaded with smokeless powder”. It is unknown how many ejectorless Model 1878s were produced but they are substantially more scarce than those revolvers with ejectors. Several prominent members of the Wild West entertainment shows, such as Buffalo Bill Cody, Pawnee Bill and others are known to have ordered model 1878 revolvers. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including cyl & grips. Bbl retains 50-60% thin orig blue with worn but legible etched panel; frame retains 60-70% thin orig blue, strong in sheltered areas; side plate has small raised dings around the edge; cyl is mostly a plummy brown patina; grips are sound, showing heavy wear, having turned chocolate. Hammer will not catch in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50715 JR428 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1304

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	1304	$4,887.50	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER. SN 24974. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 4″ bbl without ejector. It has full front sight and 2-line address with a tiny “44” on the bottom. Left side of bbl has “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL” and rear face of cyl is marked with last three digits of matching serial number. Mounted with matching numbered, Rampant Colt hard rubber birdhead grips that have had the escutcheons reversed. Accompanied by a small orig hang tag which states “This Revolver is made to use BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGES. Do not use cartridges loaded with smokeless powder”. It is unknown how many ejectorless Model 1878s were produced but they are substantially more scarce than those revolvers with ejectors. Several prominent members of the Wild West entertainment shows, such as Buffalo Bill Cody, Pawnee Bill and others are known to have ordered model 1878 revolvers. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including cyl & grips. Bbl retains 50-60% thin orig blue with worn but legible etched panel; frame retains 60-70% thin orig blue, strong in sheltered areas; side plate has small raised dings around the edge; cyl is mostly a plummy brown patina; grips are sound, showing heavy wear, having turned chocolate. Hammer will not catch in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50715 JR428 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1304 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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SCARCE COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHERIFF’S MODEL DA REVOLVER.