Colt 1879 Kodiak - double rifle

This antique rifle was created by Caldwell Hart Colt, the son of Samuel Colt. These weapons were produced in a little number since 1879 to 1885, they are extremely expensive. These rifles are offered for sale, but mostly of times they are converted versions of the Colt 1878 shotgun. Pedersoli built an excellent replica of this antique rifle, marketed by Navy Arms in the United States of America.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

-Calibre : .45-7o Government

-Catridge capacity: double barreled

-Operation : single-action

-Firing system : centre-fire

-Breach-loading: double barrel hooks

-Length : 101 cm (39.75″)

-Barrel length : 61 cm (24″)

-Weight : 4.6 kg (10.2 lb)

-Sight : fixed

-Safety : half-cock hammer

-Stock : nut stock with pistol grip

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