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Colt M1878

Produced by Colt

The Colt M1878 is a double-action revolver that was manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1878 until 1907. It is often referred to as the "Frontier" or the "Double Action Army" revolver, and was manufactured to shoot a variety of rimmed, centerfire, and black powder cartridges, in calibers detailed nearby. A total of 51,210 Model 1878 revolvers were manufactured, including 4,600 for the US Ordnance Department. These are known as the "Philippine" or "Alaskan" models. While 1878 with "PALL MALL LONDON" markings were specifically designed for the .455 Webley / .476 Eley and were intended for export.

Weight
34 oz
Barrel
4 in
Capacity
6 rds
Caliber
.32-20 WCF
Type: revolver
Action: double-action
Model: M1878
Overall Length: N/A
Estimated Avg New
USD 0.00
Estimated Avg Used
USD 1,500.00