Ad Description: Colt introduced their large frame size Double Action in 1878, the DOUBLE ACTION FRONTIER REVOLVER. This Model of 1878 allowed Colt to offer their customers a Double Action Revolver in the larger frontier calibers of .44 and .45.
The serial number as indicated from this website http://proofhouse.com/colt/index.html places the date of manufacture as 1890. The bore is bright and shiny with crisp clear rifling. Action is problematic. More details see http://gunauction.com.au - featured ad at top.
Calibre: .45 Colt
Make: Colt
Model: 1878 Frontier
Action: D/A revolver
Condition: GOOD
Barrel Condition: 95%
Serial #: 28973
Firearms or Dealer License #: 9993933
Dealer name for transfer: The Kings Armoury
Dealer address: PO Box 2350. Clarkson. WA. 6030
Price: $ 1750