It was a Model 1878 Double Action Army serial-numbered to 1891. James fired the gun first, two rounds, then asked me if I wanted to shoot it. Of course I did. I fired the remaining four rounds.

Colt’s first double-action revolver made waves in the Old West. Used by lawmen and outlaws alike, the Model 1877 combined ...

The topmost double-action revolver is the .45-caliber Colt Model 1878 Frontier examined and researched by through the Sweetwater County Historical Museum’s Vintage Firearms Research Program.

Finally, the biggest news in new gun introductions is out. Colt is back in the double-action revolver business.

Known for its unique double-action mechanism, the Colt 1877 became a popular sidearm during the late 19th century. This video ...

Historical museum examines vintage firearms Mar 30, 2022 Updated Mar 30, 2022 Comments 1 of 4 Colt Model 1878 double-action revolver, a six-shot .45, engraved and fitted with a lanyard loop Nickel ...