Description Colt Model 1878 ( Frontier ) in .38-40 Winchester Centerfire with a six round capacity and a 5.5″ barrel. Made in Hartford Connecticut in 1898. Checkered composite grip plates. Blued trigger guard, trigger, frame, hammer, cylinder and barrel. Bottom of grip located lanyard loop. Right side of frame loading gate. Under barrel cylinder release pin and extractor rod. Front fixed blade sight. Antique, No FFL required and ships to MOST buyers home. Condition: Poor as refinished with scratches, touches of rust, finish wear/loss and the action does not function properly. The rifled bore has rust. SOLD AS-IS. Barrel Length: 5.5″ Serial: 38696 Manufacturer: Colt Year: 1898 Caliber: .38-40 WCF Model: 1878