Colt 1878 Double-Action Frontier Sheriff's Model Revolver

Applied Arts of Europe

c. 1900; decorated 1983

Decorator: Raymond J. Wielgus
American, 1910-2010

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Applied Arts of Europe

Artist: Raymond J. Wielgus (Decorator)
Title: Colt 1878 Double-Action Frontier Sheriff's Model Revolver
Place: Tucson (Object designed in)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1895–1905
Medium: Steel, gold, and ivory
Dimensions: Overall L. 21.8 cm (8 9/16 in.) Barrel Overall L. 9 cm (3 1/2 in.) Caliber .44-40
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Wielgus
Reference Number: 1987.218.16

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