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Colt M1878

Revolver Colt
Colt M1878 by Colt

Photo: The Smithsonian Institution — Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons

Technical Specifications

Type Revolver
Country of origin United States
Designer William Mason
Designed 1878
Produced 1878–1907
Wars North-West Rebellion, American Indian Wars, Spanish-American War
Caliber .32-20 WCF, .38 Long Colt, .38-40 WCF, .41 Long Colt, .44-40 WCF, .455 Webley, .45 Colt, .476 Eley
Action Double-action revolver
Feed 6-shot cylinder

Data from Colt M1878 (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: Public domain — The Smithsonian Institution.

Compatible Calibers (1)

.44-40 Winchester
Rifle
Bullet: 10.85mm
Case: 33.27mm
.44-40, .44 WCF

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