SP1661 Trigger & Stop Screw ( repro.) Did I have the skills with regard to restoring a Colt M1878 Frontier Six Shooter? Both the double action and single action modes work crisply and the revolver times and indexes perfectly. Women especially liked the M1877 for this very reason but many professional gunmen also relied on them. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, State Agency: And, in most cases, the officers were expected to provide their weapons. Asking how much the shop wanted for it, the author was preparing to say Thanks, but no. When the answer came back at $75 out the door, we figured even if it could not be restored, it could be parted out for a decent profit and I bought it on the spot. colt 1878 for sale and auction. It has a nickel-plated buckle and the billet has 7 holes on 1 centers for adjustment. The original lanyard loop is present in the butt of the revolver and swivels and pivots appropriately. If the name is too much of a tongue twister, how about we use the name Kittredge, one of Colts biggest distributors, called it the Colt Lightning. Barrels ran from 1-1/2 to 10, with and without ejectors. Mississippi Deptartment of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, State Agency: Colt did not manufacture its own double action revolver until 1877, twenty years after the patent had expired.[1]. For the .44 caliber version of the Single Action Army Revolver, see, The Colt Revolver in the American WestDouble Action Frontier, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colt_M1878&oldid=1137683780, This page was last edited on 5 February 2023, at 23:12. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. The Colt Frontier Model of 1878 represented a major departure in design philosophy from that firmly established by Colonel Colt when he started the Colt Patent Firearms Company. with, Colt were bringing into production their own lever action rifle the Colt Burgess of 1883 and were also introducing their Colt Lightning pump action rifles of 1884. [4] Barrel lengths available were 3, 3-1/2, 4, 4-3/4, 5-1/2, and 7-1/2 inches. Outlaw turned lawyer John Wesley Hardin decided two double-action revolvers were better than one. The Model 1878 saw action on America's frontier and throughout the world until production ceased in 1905. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Installed by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. At Winchester William Mason worked with a gentleman named Stephen Wood who had been recruited from Remington to create a prototype Winchester revolver. Made in 1898. The main reason for creating this model was because the .45 Colt government supply ammunition had a harder primer which required a more robust hammer strike. YouTube - Store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. Some of these parts are interchangeable with the SAA. succeeded at capturing the imagination of America. 455 Webley and 476 Eley, for the British and Colonial Market. The colonizing conquests of the European nations waged war differently. The rig is a wonderful addition to the display of this excellent Colt revolver. G5F Colt 1878 Frontier DA Revolver Fat Size Grips. Winchesters smokeless loads (Red Box Labels) did not show NOT FOR PISTOLS till 1900, then removed the call-out by 1909. The 1896 Colt London catalog claimed the Chicago Police Department adopted the use of the Lightning in 1892 and advertised it as the Constabulary Revolver. The name gutta-percha is an Anglicization of the Malay name getah perca; getah means sap and perca being the name of the tree. Miscellaneous Longarms. The left grip panel has a minor stress crack at the top that is barely noticeable. Sal had a spare lanyard ring on hand but found that the hand and cylinder ratchet needed replacement as well. Yes, they did win a government contract for their new single-action revolver, but even it was a leap forward from their previous open-top designs. (I) Giveaway ends June 30, 2023. Colt Walker, 1st Model Dragoon & Whitneyville Hartford; Colt 2nd and 3rd Model Dragoons; Colt Baby Dragoon, Wells Fargo and Pocket Revolvers; Colt M1851 Navy; Colt M1860 Army; Colt M1861 Navy; Colt M1873 SAA; Remington 1858 New Model, .36 Navy and .44 Army; Parts For Reproduction Longarms. G5 Colt 1878 Frontier DA Revolver Grips, Black. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. This gem is out of my Personal collection. His landlady told stories of him prancing around his room, clicking away as he practiced his shooting skills. Colt Model 1878 were manufactured in the following caliber's : 22, 32, 32-20, 38 COLT, 38-40, 44 Russian, 44-40 Frontier, 45 Colt , 450 Boxer, 455 Enfield, 476 Enfield . Color case harden lanyard swivel and loop. As is typical of 19th century nickel finishes, this one has dulled and frosted with age and has a slightly milky tone to the finish. He has worked in the firearms industry his entire adult life as a Gunsmith, Ballistician, Consultant, Salesman, Author, and was first certified to teach firearms safety in 1989. 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No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM Surplus 2023, P.O. No purchase necessary. The Model 1878 was considered a more robust and reliable design than the Model 1877. A strut is added to connect the trigger movement to the hammer. An oval shaped, swiveling lanyard loop was mounted on the butt of the birds head grip of most of the Frontier revolvers. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Later versions had the caliber stamped in the same location. Colt 1878 double action revolver. The Model 1878 was available in .32-20, .38 Colt, .38-40, .41 Colt, .44-40, .455 Webley, .45 Colt, and .476 Eley. The loops are the appropriate size for .44/.45 caliber ammunition. It was designed by William Mason who was one of the designers of the iconic single action "Peacemaker". the same year this Lightning was made. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. I love these articles.to a firearms centric historian they are candy for the mind. Jul 10, 2004 #1. I test-fired the Frontier Six-Shooter with a few boxes of Black Hills Cowboy Action Ammunition. Winchester Model 1887 - An older type of Winchester shotgun, using lever-action reloading similar to that of the Winchester repeating rifles, instead of pump-action. It is easy to see why the M1877 would be popular for concealment. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: Samuel Colt had tinkered with double-action revolvers when he founded his company in 1847, but found the design to be lacking and unreliable. The M1877 appealed to another group as well. It has a 7 barrel, is chambered in .44WCF (.44-40), has a nickel-plated finish and hard rubber grips. Many collectors refer to all versions as the M1877. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. They were intended to equip the Philippine Constabulary under Brigadier General Henry T. Allen in the Philippine Insurrection. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Tags: The Colt M1878 is a double-action revolver that was manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1878 to 1907. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.. (I) Giveaway ends June 30, 2023. It was similar in design to the Colt Model 1877. . (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Only a few hundred of the Rainmaker .32 Colt versions were sold and are a prize for any collector of the M1877. It had a frame-mounted gate through which the gun was loaded and unloaded, just like a single action revolver. This Lightning shipped to Chicago in 1886. many ways but falls short of being an exact replica. The gun is in simply wonderful condition, and is accompanied by a wonderful western belt and holster rig and a Colt Factory Letter. For other Colt Double Action firearms, see, "Colt Frontier" redirects here. It is commonly referred to, for some reason, as the Artillery Model. Theyre famous for having no matching numbers. These were not Samuel Colt designs but were created by Colt Factory Manager William Mason and the Superintendent of Engineering, Charles Brinckerhoff Richards. His patent firearms business was . So, the next time youre at a gun show and see a pearl-handled, nickel-plated, acid-etched M1877, walk right on by and leave it for me. In fact, within a year, Colt released the M1878, a newly designed, more robust double-action chambered in the .45 Colt and .44 WCF cartridge. Restoration would include stripping the old finish, sanding the surface to the level of the pits, polishing and prepping all the parts and possibly having the roll marks, patent dates, serial number and factory address stamped again. British Land Pattern Pistol; M1807 Harper's Ferry Pistol; M1816 North Pistol; M1819 North Pistol; . This was a far cry from nearly 358,000 Single Action Army revolvers produced during its original production life span from 1873 to 1940, but the Frontier paved the way for Colt to become the leading American manufacturer of double action revolvers from the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries. The Colt M1878 was made in a large range of calibers; .32-20, .38 Colt, .38-40, .41 Colt, .44-40, and .45 Colt, for the American market and .450 Boxer. Deployed military should use stateside address. Samuel Colt was proved to have been partially right. The lockwork was more closely related to their previous M1877 design but the parts were larger, making for a more robust handgun. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM May 2023, P.O. Photo provided by Hindman Auction House. Colt Replica (Italian, etc.) Overall this is simply a fantastic condition example of Colts ground breaking, large frame double action frontier revolver. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. MSRP: $38.00. Absolutely beautiful example of a Colt 1878 DA Frontier Six Shooter! (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. The hammer and trigger seemed to work fine and surprisingly, all the numbers matched. Quickview. The designers worked hard to keep the style elements of the popular Colt Single-Action Army. I was rewarded with several six-shot groups at 50 feet with all rounds almost touching and measuring 3.25 from side to side on average because a few rounds had key-holed. They were intended to equip the Philippine Constabulary under Brigadier General Henry T. Allen in the Philippine Insurrection. In keeping with their target audience of cowboy-action shooters, and to avoid the mechanical problems of the original, the gun is single-action only. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. have lackluster performance and look small compared to the .45 Colt powerhouse. Cimarron honors a Texas Ranger's legacy with a limited edition and faithful reproduction. For 1,800 tags, one would receive a genuine Colt Lightning revolver! The holster appears to be unmarked. Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, State Agency: M1873-1889 Springfield Trapdoor. The design of the Model 1878 was based on the Model 1877, which in turn was based heavily on the design of the earlier Colt Single Action Army revolver. 44-40 with a 7 " barrel. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Colt addressed this in 1878 with the release of the Double Action Frontier Model of 1878. Sal has a high workload on these types of revolvers, but I received it back in a little less than 60 days. Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: It would be six more years before Colt would revolutionize double-action revolvers with the swing-out cylinder design of the M-1889 revolver. Contest open to U.S. residents only. In many cases, the enemy was a living wall of human flesh. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM June 2023, PO Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. This revolver is in .38 Colt. The British seem to have had more success with the likes of Tranter, Adams and Webley amongst others all managing to make solid reliable double action revolvers. The mark is applied with a roll die, and is not in an acid etched panel, as would be appropriate for the earlier production M-1878 revolvers. Pistols; Colt Single Action Revolvers - 1Gen; Colt Single Action Revolvers - 2Gen; Not bad for a $79 initial investment. The cartridges were removed via a manual, spring-loaded ejector rod, mounted along the lower right side of the barrel, like that on the Single Action Army. What did Doc Holiday, Billy the Kid, Pat Garret, Pearl Hart and John Wesley Hardin have in common? for Colt Dragoon ,Colt Double Action Lightning M1877,Cooper D.A. Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. A close-up of a John Wesley Hardin playing card. Wyoming Game & Fish Department, State Agency: During the mid to late 19th century, Hartley & Graham (previously Schuyler, Hartley & Graham) was probably the single largest retailer of Colt firearms, and their custom shop also produced a dazzling array of engraved and embellished Colt arms, often with fancy and carved ivory grips. But, for all its faults, the M1877 appealed to many shooters because of the smaller frame and grips. This Philippine model has a longer trigger and consequently a much larger trigger guard which gives the revolver a quite ungainly appearance. It retains half its original nickel finish, which has drifted to grey. The overall length of the belt from the tip of the billet to the end of the buckle is 42. Our Price: $4.95 Compare. State Agency: Other bird's heads of the era were the Ethan Allen's Pocket Revolver of 1871, several Webleys including the Webley-Kaufmann, and the Smith & Wesson Model 1 Third Issue. Colt did not recommend the use of smokeless until 1909. The standard Frontier was chamberings were Colts classic .45 Long Colt, and their less popular .41 Colt, as well the three popular Winchester Center Fire (WCF) calibers of the era; .32-20, .38-40 and .44-40. The Colt Revolving Belt Pistol or Navy Pistol, sometimes erroneously referred to as "Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber" or "of Navy Caliber" (Naval is heavy gun and Navy Size Caliber was termed later for another Colt model), is a cap and ball revolver that was designed by Samuel Colt between 1847 and 1850. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. But, for all its faults, the M1877 appealed to many shooters because of the smaller frame and grips. Rock Island has a well-earned reputation for guns punching above their weight class and for unexpected innovation. Iowa Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. Colt Police Positive 1st.Issue MFG 1929 .38Colt (.38S&W) 4"BBl. "Colt's Double-Action Revolver, Model of 1878" Copyright 1998 by Don Wilkerson, The Colt Revolver in the American WestDouble Action Frontier, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. YouTube - Store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen - 2. This article is about the Colt Model 1878. Action works perfectly. Our Sale Price: $32.00. These guns are not cheap, and with any matching numbers, the value skyrockets. There are quite a number of other Colt M1878 included in this auction which you can browse if you click here. The revolver had a fair degree of pitting and had been reblued at least once in its life. This large trigger guard led to some imagining that the modification had been done to better allow the revolver to be used with gloves on and so it is sometimes referred to as the Alaskan model The modification was not done with the use of gloves in mind however so these large trigger guard M1878s with their long trigger should more correctly be referred to as the Philippine model. Purchase A PDF Download Of The GUNS Magazine February 2022 Issue Now! One of the problems was the ammunition of the day. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, State Agency: The use of the M1877 by police officers is well-documented by examples either stamped or inscribed by departments or individual officers. M1868-70 Springfield. Engraving, special adornments and fancy grips were always available options. The revolver is fitted with two-piece ivory stocks. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. His travels have taken him to Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan and a number of other countries. After Colt's patent expired in 1857, other manufacturers began producing double action revolvers. The Colt 1878 ended production in 1905 while the spunky 1877 went on four more years. The Colt Model 1878 may be found with original factory walnut grips but the vast majority were fitted with hard rubber grips actually molded from gutta-percha which is a naturally occurring thermoplastic that comes mainly from the Palaquium gutta tree. Michigan Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. The bottom of the birds head grip is clearly marked with the serial number 9718, and the rear face of the cylinder is marked with the last three numbers, 718. Collectors could quickly fill a room with all of the variations sold during the M1877s run. However, less than 20 years after his death, the company that he created dove head first into the double action revolver market, and never looked back. The Colt Model 1878 is often regarded as the "black sheep" of old Colts. Colt 1878 Frontier Ivory-Like Barked Grips With Medallions. Nitre blue screws, base pin, trigger and hammer. Deployed military should use stateside address. The Model 1878 had a larger frame, and is therefore sometimes referred to as the "large frame" double action revolver, while the Model 1877 is likewise referred to as the "small frame" double action revolver. They show the typical color fading that is expected from Colt hard rubber grips as they age, and now have a brownish color with a slightly green tinge, instead of their factory new black color. Issue Police Positive MFG 1929. YP0207 Triggerguard For Walker, 1st Model Dragoon, 2nd Model Dragoon. $72.00 + $17.05 shipping. 4" BBl., Weight 20oz. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. many ways but falls short of being an exact replica. SP1661 Trigger & Stop Screw ( repro.) But as metallurgy and design technology improved the double action eventually took over as the revolver of choice for military and police use. These are known as the "Philippine" or "Alaskan" models. A circular panel was provided on the left side of the frame to allow access to the mechanism. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: Sal works almost exclusively on the Colt M1877 and M1878 revolvers. The Colt Model 1878 was certainly made in the right calibers to be a success but, like the Colt Model 1877, it proved to be unreliable by comparison with the Colt Single Action Army Model 1873 so it was made in large numbers but it did not survive beyond 1907. Out for sale is a Beautiful Colt 1st. By todays standards, the .32 Colt, .38 Colt and .41 Colt (below, left to right) Years went by, but in 1877 Colt sent Oppen their new offering it looked like a scaled-down version of the Peacemaker. They all carried Colts Double Action, Self-Cocking Central Fire Revolving Pistol. playing cards perforated with a Colt 1877. Youll find the story if you click here. Idaho Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: Contest void where prohibited by law. DA, It cannot be used in Cowboy Action Shooting matches, despite being more historically accurate than a modern Single Action with a transfer bar and its age keeps it from working as a carry gun or shooter without the use of light black powder loads. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Colt Frontier M1878; Colt #3 Rimfire; Colt Root; Military. The appearance of this larger trigger guard has led to the incorrect assumption by collectors and historians alike that it was too allow the revolver to be fired while wearing heavy winter gloves and yields the patently false name of the Alaskan Model for these variants. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. The guns were offered in a wide array of large and medium bore chamberings like the Single Action Army was, with the expected calibers of .45 Colt, .44 WCF and .38 WCF leading the pack in popularity. This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. Lawman Pat Garrett was gifted a gold-gilded Colt 1877 about Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, State Agency: This cookie is used to keep track on user informations and reports it to Alexa analytics service. Vimeo installs this cookie to collect tracking information by setting a unique ID to embed videos to the website. The double action revolver is not dramatically different in design than the single action revolver. The belt also shows real wear and use, similar to that of the holster. Disassemble, clean, inspect. If you like the look and feel of the M1877 but dont want to risk ruining a piece of history, there are many similar-looking revolvers out there but most are full-framed and not the more petite frame of the originals. There were 280 , 1878's in all caliber's . Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, State Agency: Sell your colt 1878 for FREE today on GunsAmerica! This Colt M1878 Frontier would make a great addition to a Colt . The cookie is set by crwdcntrl.net to collect statistical data such as the number of visits, average time spent on site, and what pages have been loaded, for targeted advertising. The Colt M1877 had been in production for almost a quarter of a century, and Colt was offering more advanced double-action revolvers when in 1900 the production numbers spiked for several years. The __gads cookie, set by Google, is stored under DoubleClick domain and tracks the number of times users see an advert, measures the success of the campaign and calculates its revenue. In desperation, Oppen sent competitors revolvers across the Atlantic so the Colt designers could see what they were up against in the European market. Some so-called experts incorrectly believe that the 1898 date was established to coincide with the start of the Boer war or that it was 70 years prior to the Gun Control act of 1968 and that is why this was made the cutoff date for modern firearms. But since its a keeper and not a blaster thats not super important. This revolver was designed as the double action version of Colt's famed Single Action Army revolver and shared much of its history. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The M1878 went by the catalog name of "Frontier Six-Shooter" when chambered in 44 WCF. . Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Finding an excellent example that hasnt been buffed, sanded, scrubbed, or refinished is very difficult. Area Code: 616. Their style has a refined western Americana appeal that whispers to me like a sultry lover. Dixie Austrian Lorenz. But others saw the advantage of a self-cocking revolver. In "The Man Called Noon" the character Jonas carries a model 1878, referred to by its common name, the Frontier. Both the 1877 and 1878 models were evolutionary designs based on the Colt Single Action Army Model 1873. 12 gauge double-barreled shotgun - A double-barreled shotgun used for self-defence and hunting (most probably a Charles Parker 1878 model). Although the M1878 was effectively an evolution from the Colt Single Action Army there were some important differences. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, State Agency: Oklahoma Leather Western-Style Open Top Loop Holster Left Hand 1851, 1858, 1860, 1861 Black Powder Revolver 8" Barrel Leather Brown. The management at Colt didnt relish the idea of tooling up for an entirely new revolver design. Tobacco was often sold in twists and to prevent store owners from counterfeiting lesser grade leaf in place of their product, tobacco companies placed a colorful tin tag on the twist. The holster shows great age and has clearly been with this revolver for a very long time, as the fit is perfect. No purchase necessary. Alexa analytics service - keep track on user informations. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Nickel was common as a finish, but blued examples are also readily found. With the keyhole hits id be curious what the bore slugged to. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. No purchase necessary. Colt Frontier M1878; Colt #3 Rimfire; Colt Root; Military. Minnesota Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: Huge numbers of these old revolvers were melted down in the 1940s for the World War 2 effort, many more were given to children to play with as the ammunition became something of a rarity in the 20th century (our cynical side believes this may be the origin of the notches on the grip panel). A close-up of a Colt 1878 Frontier DA revolver Fat Size grips more robust and reliable design than Model. Most cases, the enemy was a living wall of human flesh Agency: Contest void prohibited! 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