SCARCE EARLY COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER.

SN 3859. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line address. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Rear face of cyl has last three digits of matching serial number. Base pin is early type with dimpled ends. Mounted with scarce, diamond checkered, 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap has a lanyard swivel. The model 1878 was very popular with citizens from all walks of life due to its convenient double action and large caliber similar to the Single Action Army revolver. The early numbered revolvers usually saw very hard service and are rarely found with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl retains traces of blue in sheltered areas being mostly a dark brown patina; cyl is matching patina; frame retains about 25% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas with the balance flaked to a dark patina; trigger guard, front & backstrap are matching patina; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear and retain about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-50515 JR403 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1307

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
	1307	$3,450.00	SCARCE EARLY COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER. SN 3859. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line address. Left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Rear face of cyl has last three digits of matching serial number. Base pin is early type with dimpled ends. Mounted with scarce, diamond checkered, 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap has a lanyard swivel. The model 1878 was very popular with citizens from all walks of life due to its convenient double action and large caliber similar to the Single Action Army revolver. The early numbered revolvers usually saw very hard service and are rarely found with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Bbl retains traces of blue in sheltered areas being mostly a dark brown patina; cyl is matching patina; frame retains about 25% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas with the balance flaked to a dark patina; trigger guard, front & backstrap are matching patina; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear and retain about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-50515 JR403 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1307 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 EARLY COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER.