POTD: Colt London Model 1878 #4 - The Developmental Oddity

POTD: Colt London Model 1878 #4 - The Developmental Oddity

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! This unusual Colt revolver showcases how even major manufacturers experimented with designs that never made it to production. Serial number 4 of the Model 1878 “Frontier” double action, it features a hammer shroud configuration that never reached mass production – essentially making it a factory experimental. While the Single Action Army gets all the glory, Colt’s 1878 double action was their attempt to offer…