NEW LOT ADDED Published: 27 Sep 2024
Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2024 : Sale A1224 Lot 1050
A SCARCE ENGRAVED .38 (COLT) COLT 1878 FRONTIER DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 15849,

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A SCARCE ENGRAVED .38 (COLT) COLT 1878 FRONTIER DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 15849,
for 1885, the engraving appearing factory with slightly tapering round 7 1/2in. barrel, the top signed 'COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.' bordered by an engraved panel terminating in an american scrollwork tip, applied blade fore-sight with engraved star-burst surround, American scroll engraving extending along the barrel-sides for half its length, the left side forming and oval panel around '.38 CAL', borderline and scroll engraved solid frame, six-shot fluted cylinder with further American scroll engraving over each chamber, exposed hammer, guarded trigger probable factory mother of pearl birdshead grips and lanyard swivel at heel, iron surfaces cleaned of finish, engraved detail rubbed, with certificate of proof



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Estimate £500-800

S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.


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Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.