2nd YEAR FAT GRIP COLT MODEL 1878 REVOLVER.

SERIAL 2425. BARREL 7.5". CALIBER .45 LONG COLT . MADE IN 1879. This is a very early 4-digit blue Model 1878 double action revolver in scarce factory blue finish with so called "fat grips" that are checkered walnut,. The gun shows some lovely flashes of original Colt blue finish but is basically a blue mixed with soft brown butter smooth patina. There is still some fire blue on back of both the trigger and the hammer. The bore is exceedingly clean and sharp, This gun loads and indexes perfectly. Scarce gun. A