Colt Model 1878 Double Action revolver chambered in .45 Long Colt with Desirable Colt London “Pall Mall” Barrel Markings and British Proof Marks. This is a fine example of a rare very early production Colt Double Action revolver. This example was shipped to Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company London Agency on January 15, 1885 as evidenced by the included Colt letter. This example carries the very desirable full length “London Pall Mall” barrel address and full British proofs as applied by the London proof house and features a nickel plated 5-1/2″ barrel . The trigger and hammer are blued along with the cylinder catch and rod. This pistol has been fully proofed by the London proof house and carries the “Crown over the GP” proof for smokeless cartridges along with the secondary proof of the “Crown over V” or view proof. The British proof marks are located on the rear section of each chamber of the cylinder along with the underside of the barrel. The top of the barrel is marked with the single line address of; “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON”. Overall this is a very nice example of a scarce British Proof with a serial number that dates this piece to 1885. Antique, Ships direct to buyers home
Condition: This revolver rates NRA Excellent with 90% of the nickel finish remaining and a bright and shiny bore with sharp rifling. The grips are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
