HIGH CONDITION COLT 1878 STORE KEEPER MODEL

SERIAL 10787. BARREL 4\". CALIBER .45 COLT. MADE IN 1883. One of the more desirable of all Model 1878 Colts are the short barrel, no ejector so called sheriff or store keeper models. Of the known example, any high condition blue example is the much tougher to find given the usual hard use they endured. This is a prime example of a very high condition all original revolver. Distinctive features include short barrel, no ejector and no lanyard ring. This gun is in fantastic condition retaining at least 80% all original Colt factory high polish blue finish. There is some minor flaking, some toning on frame and the straps are patina. The remaining blue is bright and shiny. The action is crisp as new as is the bore. The short barrel has standard two line barrel address. The Colt gutta percha grips are near mint. A prime and scarce sheriff model with lots of original brilliant blue. A