$18.00
the trapdoor model...................
The Colt 1878 frontier model with serial # 35369 was produced around 1896.
Edward Salisbury Field was born in 1878.
Eric Green - field hockey - was born in 1878.
Charles Power - field hockey - was born in 1878.
I am the one asking the question about the springfield us model 1878 and it's value. I have (2) in very good shape that i acquired a while back and would know the fair market value so when i decide to trade or sell them i can be on an even playing field. you van e-mail me at ira003@centurytel.net thank you.
Salisbury Field was born on February 28, 1878, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
No. 1878's Spring Heeled Jack is considered the first superhero.
There are no model 1878s. You have a model 1873. Check out www.trapdoorcollector.com for more info.
The Model 1878 was offered in 10 and 12 gauge from 1878 through 1889.
According to this proofhouse website http://proofhouse.com/colt/index.html the model 1878 was only made up to 1905 with the final serial number being 51210. I don't know how much your gun is worth but with a serial number 117187 it is not a model 1878
made about 1881