Colt 1878 Double Action .44-40 5.5″ Revolver 6-Shot Antique

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SOLD FOR: $1,725.00

LSB#: LSB260622FM047

Make: Colt

Model: 1878 Double Action

Serial Number: 963

Year of Manufacture: 1878 / Antique

Caliber: .44-40 Winchester

Action Type: Double Action Revolver, 6-Shot

Barrel Length: 5.5″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade on top of the barrel at the muzzle. The rear sight is a notch in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The revolver is fitted with black hard rubber checkered grips with the Colt medallion. There is discoloration at the bottom of the grip panels. The grips show handling wear with no cracks observed. Overall, the grips are in Good condition as Antique.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is dull and the rifling is defined. There is erosion and pitting. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 5 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 5% of its original blue finish. The metal shows a brown-gray patina with scattered surface oxidation. The screw heads show use with usable slots. The markings are clear. The cylinder and grip butt serial numbers match. Overall, this revolver is in Good condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions properly. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: This is a Colt 1878 Double Action revolver, a six-shot .44-40 Winchester with a 5.5 inch barrel, manufactured in 1878. The Colt 1878 was Colt’s first double-action revolver, featuring a 6-shot fluted cylinder and black hard rubber grips with the Colt medallion. This example has matching serial numbers on the cylinder and grip butt. The action functions properly. This would make a good addition to a collection of early Colt double-action revolvers. Please see our photos and good luck! -MY