Colt 1878 DA 2nd year production

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hwjhfs

Discussion Starter · Jun 29, 2013 (Edited)

Snagged this on GB awhile back. Made in 1879. Factory letter has been ordered. A couple of neat things going for it. It has the Hartford/London barrel address but has no British Proofs. Caliber is .45lc. 1st style (non-serrated nut) fat wood grips on the oversize grip frame. Not in pristine condition, probably 40%-50% or less with tight action and excellent bore. Thanks.

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coltsixguns

· #5 · Aug 4, 2013

Interesting point that it has a London barrel address and shipped to NYC. On the 1878's of this period did they number the barrels?

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coltsixguns

· #8 · Aug 4, 2013

I've got a 6400 range nickel 45 but I haven't taken the housing off of it and didnt know if I wasting my time to look for a number or not.

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coltsixguns

· #9 · Aug 4, 2013

hwjhfs said:
An interesting observation is that the 1878's used the oval ejector rod head which was not used on the SAA's until 1881. Regards.

That is true I've never seen a 1878 with a donut head.

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