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Colt Colt Model 1878 Frontier .45 Colt 7.5-inch
Colt's first double-action large-frame revolver, designed to compete with British and Continental double-action revolvers entering the American market. Adopted in limited numbers by the US Army for trials.
📄Manual — not on file🔧Schematic — not on file
- Type
- Revolver
- Action
- Double-Action
- Caliber
- 45 Colt
- Capacity
- 6
- Introduced
- 1878
- Origin
- USA
- Status
- Discontinued
- Platform
- Colt 1878 DA
Chamberings
Specifications
- Weight (unloaded)
- 40 oz
- Overall length
- 13"
- Barrel options
- 7.5-inch, 5.5-inch, 4.75-inch
- Era
- Old West Era
- Military use
- Yes
- Law enforcement
- Yes
- Intended use
- Military Trials, Law Enforcement, Frontier Use
Documents
No manual on file yet.
FAQs
- How much does the Colt Colt Model 1878 Frontier .45 Colt 7.5-inch weigh?
- The Colt Colt Model 1878 Frontier .45 Colt 7.5-inch weighs 40 oz (2.5 lb) unloaded.
- What caliber is the Colt Colt Model 1878 Frontier .45 Colt 7.5-inch?
- The Colt Colt Model 1878 Frontier .45 Colt 7.5-inch is chambered in 45 Colt; also offered in 44-40 Win, 38-40 Win, 32-20 Win.
- When was the Colt Colt Model 1878 Frontier .45 Colt 7.5-inch introduced?
- The Colt Colt Model 1878 Frontier .45 Colt 7.5-inch was introduced in 1878 in USA and is discontinued.
- What is the capacity of the Colt Colt Model 1878 Frontier .45 Colt 7.5-inch?
- The Colt Colt Model 1878 Frontier .45 Colt 7.5-inch has a capacity of 6.
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