(A) COLT MODEL 1878 .45 COLT SHERIFF'S MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER

(A) COLT MODEL 1878 .45 COLT SHERIFF'S MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER Included factory letter indicated this revolver shipped May 1st, 1889, to E.C. Mecham Arms Co. of St. Louis, Missouri. The so-called Sheriff or Storekeeper is made sans any ejector. Features the standard blue finish, the proper two line Colt barrel legend with ".45 Cal." marking on left trigger bow, and two-piece Colt gutta percha bird's head grips. Letter confirms configuration with 4" barrel, blued finish, and rubber stocks. CONDITION: Very good to fine. The frame retains approximately 40% of its bright blue blending with patina. All legends are sharp. The grips are excellent. Mechanically sound with a bold clean bore with minimal frosting. Name Value Barrel Length 4" Caliber/Bore .45 Colt FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Colt Model 1878 Paperwork Factory Letter Serial Number 21158, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 4", Caliber/Bore, .45 Colt, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Colt, Model, 1878, Paperwork, Factory Letter, Serial Number, 21158

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