COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 23943. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, roll marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. It has 2-pc smooth ivory grips & a Lanyard loop in butt. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 50-60% glossy orig blue with loss areas a smooth brown patina. Ejector rod retains about 90% glossy orig blue & cyl a blue/brown patina on outer diameter with strong blue in flutes. Frame retains 85-90% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Back strap is a brown patina & front strap mixed blue & brown patina. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue mixed with light patina. Grips are fine, slightly shrunken & retain a beautiful golden color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-59090 JR99 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	975	$3,162.00	COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER DA REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 23943. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, roll marked on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. It has 2-pc smooth ivory grips & a Lanyard loop in butt. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 50-60% glossy orig blue with loss areas a smooth brown patina. Ejector rod retains about 90% glossy orig blue & cyl a blue/brown patina on outer diameter with strong blue in flutes. Frame retains 85-90% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Back strap is a brown patina & front strap mixed blue & brown patina. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue mixed with light patina. Grips are fine, slightly shrunken & retain a beautiful golden color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-59090 JR99 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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