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Colt DA Revolver

dukxdogdukxdog Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
edited September 2009 in Ask the Experts
I'd like some info on this gun. Don't know anything about it. I'm guessing it's a 44/40 cartridge. Thankscolt441.jpg
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    In order to complete the ID, lease get back to us with any stampings on the gun (no matter how small, no matter how insignificant). It will help a lot. It's probably a Colt Lightning, or if it's around .45cal, it's a Colt Thunderer. If you [comply with above], we'll tell you the age and if possible, how many were produced.

    One other item. In keeping with the spirit of open discussion, we will generally answer questions right here on the forum. That way we all will have the opportunity to enjoy, and to learn/comment.

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  • JohnnyBGoodJohnnyBGood Member Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dukxdog
    I'd like some info on this gun. Don't know anything about it. I'm guessing it's a 44/40 cartridge. Thanks


    It's a Model 1878. You can do a google search and find some basic info. If you have more specific questions ask them here. We don't charge by the word.

    John
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  • dukxdogdukxdog Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Number on bottom of grip above "lanyard hole" are
    23 atop 843

    There is also 179 stamped in ejector cover

    Top of barrel in front of frame is stamped
    COLT'S ?*?*?* MFG CO
    HARTFORD CT U.S.A.

    ?*?*?* represent letters I can't make out

    I now believe it is a 45 Colt cartridge not 44/40

    Thanks for your help and interest!
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  • JohnnyBGoodJohnnyBGood Member Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dukxdog
    Number on bottom of grip above "lanyard hole" are
    23 atop 843

    There is also 179 stamped in ejector cover

    Top of barrel in front of frame is stamped
    COLT'S ?*?*?* MFG CO
    HARTFORD CT U.S.A.

    ?*?*?* represent letters I can't make out

    I now believe it is a 45 Colt cartridge not 44/40

    Thanks for your help and interest!


    By the serial number it was made about 1889. The ?*?*?* you can't make out is "Patent Firearms" (In other words, "Colt's Patent Firearms Mfg. Co...."). The assembly number "179" should match a number on the frame when you take off the grips.

    You can get a factory letter from Colt (for a fee) which will likely tell who it was shipped to originally, which in most cases was just a large distributor or gun dealer.

    John
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  • dukxdogdukxdog Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    45 CAL is stamped in the left side of triggerguard.

    Thanks for the info!!!
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  • hrfhrf Member Posts: 857 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The front sight looks strange; does it look like barrel might have been shortened?
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  • dukxdogdukxdog Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The sight has not been altered. It's the angle of the photo.
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dukxdog
    The sight has not been altered. It's the angle of the photo.

    Original post:
    "I'd like some info on this gun. Don't know anything about it"

    It looks altered to me, also. Please allow us some latitude when making a judgement call on "ask the experts". Best, Joe
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If the barrel is 4 3/4 or 5 1/2" long from barrel end to cylinder front
    it is standard length unless it was reduced from 7 1/2".
    The front sight was filed lower to sight it in.
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