Colt 1878 omnipotent. Jul 12, 2019 · Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think the only Colts that had acid etched barrels were the "Colt Frontier Six Shooter" model 1873 and 1878 DA; the . 45 LC. Shipped Colt "Omnipotent" Etched Panel Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with Ivory Grips Factory LetterThe Model 1878 was Colt’s first large frame double action revolver and, until recently, has been overshadowed by its legendary cousin, the Single Action Army. Click now to start selling your guns & investing in collectables today. 38, . The revolver has the Colt high-polish commercial blue finish and is Apr 1, 2025 · This photo of the Colt Model 1878 shows the etched “Omnipotent” on the gun’s barrel, making it highly sought after by collectors. . The gun’s caliber, . I have as of yet to actually hold one in my hand. Marked "OMNIPOTENT" in an acid-etched oval panel on the left side of the barrel. The Colt M1878 is a double-action revolver that was manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1878 until 1907. Jan 19, 2018 · B. Rare Blue Finish Colt Model 1878 "Omnipotent" Double Action RevolverThis is an example of a first year production Colt Model 1878 DA revolver. The only knowledge I have about the 1878 is from small articles and photos. Still, I find this listing interesting as I do most of the USFA produced Saa's. 45 caliber, can be seen marked on the trigger guard. 4 days ago · A large Colt advertising executive, Benjamin Kitteridge, tacked various names to the Model 1878, including “DA Army,” “Frontier” and “Omnipotent,” not to mention his giving the nicknames, “Lightning,” “Thunderer” and “Rainmaker” and Peacemaker to Colt Model 1877 pocket revolvers (no connection to the Model 1898). 41, and maybe . Kittredge and Company. The Model 1878 is seldom mentioned in 19th-century gunfight accounts, in part because newspaper reporters didn’t know the proper terminology to describe it. , never achieved the success of its ven-erated older brother, the Single Action Army. , Scarce "Omnipotent Description: 45 Caliber, 7 1/2 inch barrel, factory etched "Omnipotent" on the left side of barrel, checkered Colt hard rubber large grips variation, right side lighter color due to being carred and exposed to more light, 40 to 45% nickel finish, some cleaning done on barrel but Colts name and address and Jul 12, 2019 · Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think the only Colts that had acid etched barrels were the "Colt Frontier Six Shooter" model 1873 and 1878 DA; the . 32 caliber 1877 DAs; and the 1878 . 45 Colt. A. 45 Colt, with 7 1/2-inch 4 days ago · A large Colt advertising executive, Benjamin Kitteridge, tacked various names to the Model 1878, including “DA Army,” “Frontier” and “Omnipotent,” not to mention his giving the nicknames, “Lightning,” “Thunderer” and “Rainmaker” and Peacemaker to Colt Model 1877 pocket revolvers (no connection to the Model 1898). The Model 1878 double action revolvers were in . This revolver was designed as the double action version of Colt's famed Single Action Army revolver and shared much of its history. This is one of the few Colt M1878 DA Revolvers sold by (Colt distributor) B. Unfortunately the revolver suffered from light strikes on the hardened primers of military ammunition and only sold 31,000 units over its 30 years of production despite its wide range of caliber Incredibly Rare Antique, Early Production Three Digit Serialized Documented B. "Omnipotent" marked civilian model. 4-3/4" bbl, full nickel finish, 2-pc Mother-of-pearl grips. Colt Paterson Colt Walker Colt Dragoons Colt Baby Dragoons Colt 1849 Pocket Colt 1851 Navy Colt 1855 Roots Colt 1860 Army Colt 1861 Navy Colt 1862 Police & Pocket Navy Colt Brevete Revolvers Colt Conversions Colt 1871-72 Open Top Colt 1877 Lightning & Thunderer Colt 1878 Frontier DA Colt Derringers & Pocket Pistols Colt Single Actions - 1st Generation Colt Single Actions - 2nd Generation Colt Omnipotent marked Model 1878's are mentioned and researched in Don Wilkerson's book: Colt's Double Action Revolver, Model of 1878, and Wilkerson refers to them as "among the most sought after revolvers by collectors today" see page 233 to 240. The 3 shipped to the military were a group of only 51 ever produced. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, including the rare "Omnipotent" marking, as well as shipment Apr 11, 2022 · Gun Broker Item 94985498 listed by geologist. It is often referred to as the "Frontier" or the "Double Action Army" revolver, and was manufactured to shoot a variety of rimmed, centerfire, and black powder cartridges, in calibers detailed nearby. Cal. No J. The Colt Model 1878 Revolver Big, homely and ungainly, the Colt Double Action Model of 1878, nicknamed “Omnipotent” by mid-Western dealer B. 45 Colt caliber DA that had "Omnipotent" acid etched on the barrel. In the words of famed SAA expert and author John Dec 16, 2018 · The Omnipotent marking on 1878s was only done the first several years of production, approx. Featuring a robust action, the 78 shared the front end of the SAA, shot equally as well, but only 51,210 of the big revolvers were made in the 29 Aug 17, 1998 · Here is the complete story of Colt's first large frame double action revolver, the Model of 1878. T. , Scarce "Omnipotent Description: 45 Caliber, 7 1/2 inch barrel, factory etched "Omnipotent" on the left side of barrel, checkered Colt hard rubber large grips variation, right side lighter color due to being carred and exposed to more light, 40 to 45% nickel finish, some cleaning done on barrel but Colts name and address and The Colt 1878 is double action revolver by Colt, following the small frame 1877 Colt Lightning. Major sections of the book cover history and development Incredibly Rare Documented Antique Hartley & Graham Shipped Colt "Omnipotent" Etched Panel Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with Factory LetterManufactured in 1880, this is an incredibly scarce example of a Hartley & Graham shipped Colt "Omnipotent" Model 1878 revolver. (50766) He further states the “OMNIPOTENT” bbl marking was created by Benjamin Kittredge who ordered the markings applied to 45 caliber model 1878 revolvers only sold by his firm and is the only non-caliber marking ever etched on any Colt model other than “Colt Frontier Six Shooter” on Single Actions. In the words of famed SAA expert and author John Kopec, “The Colt Model 1878 Double Action Apr 2, 2024 · Both the Colt 1878 and S&W Model 3 Double Action were some of the first large-caliber revolvers available in the U. RARE COLT MODEL 1878 "OMNIPOTENT" DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS AND FACTORY LETTER. Oct 3, 2022 · Gun Broker Item 94985498 listed by geologist. Rare Documented B. Just from the listing photos, I do believe Lot 1303. According to Wilkerson, only about 61 were "Omnipotent" marked with a blue finish. on Christmas Eve 1878, carries the etched “OMNIPOTENT” panel that gave this revolver its grandiose nickname. or 1902 markings. Just from the listing photos, I do believe Feb 21, 2007 · Very rare civilian and military 1878's. Kittredge & Co. Colt 1878 D. This factory-engraved Colt Mannequin 1878, shipped to B. EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER "OMNIPOTENT" DA REVOLVER. Very rare colt model 1878 Omnipotent for sale online. 45 Colt, with 7 He further states the “OMNIPOTENT” bbl marking was created by Benjamin Kittredge who ordered the markings applied to 45 caliber model 1878 revolvers only sold by his firm and is the only non-caliber marking ever etched on any Colt model other than “Colt Frontier Six Shooter” on Single Actions. of Cincinnati, one of Colt’s biggest dealers, nicknamed the Model 1878 the “Omnipotent” to boost its sales appeal. , and I’m wondering how the two stacked Very rare colt model 1878 Omnipotent for sale online. Colt revolvers have been given some brilliant nicknames over the years, but perhaps none as lofty as the Colt Omnipotent. 1878-1882. Shipped Colt "Omnipotent" Etched Panel Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with Factory LetterThe Model 1878 was Colt’s first large frame double action revolver and, until recently, has been overshadowed by its legendary cousin, the Single Action Army. The 1878 would reuse several Single Action Army parts (such as ejector rod assembly) for economy. The Model 1878 saw action on America's frontier and throughout the world until production ceased in 1905. S. Less than 200, 154 by some reports, were done for Kittredge Company, they are all . They are the only military shipped Colt's that do not have military inspector markings. xd54 i2v 08gnzpad lytr wmxrve tdt vvw6v dxwixpg tb tpjft