Ceruzzi,

I have one in 12 ga. The stock has a lot of DOH, 3and 1/4". I have only shot mine occasionally with BP loads. They are a very well made gun, finely finished inside and out. Mine is the base field model with twist barrels and line engraving on the hammers and sidelocks.

To my knowledge the guns were made in Hartford, Connecticut by Colt.

I have no idea on the prices for a graded 1878. The base models are fairly common.

Chief