Got some parts in, not enough to finish up, but enough to get this old gun shooting. A Colt 1878 DA in 32-20, an unpopular caliber for this gun, less than 1K were made during the total run of this revolver type. The front sight has been filed down, probably the only way to get a close match up with this cartridge. It's taken some external beating and has some home made grips but is still pretty solid for 1894.
The 32-20 has had a long run, chambered in a lot of guns from the earlier part of the 20th century. It can be very versatile when hand loaded.
The 32-20 has had a long run, chambered in a lot of guns from the earlier part of the 20th century. It can be very versatile when hand loaded.