Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION “FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” ARMY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 146537. 44-40 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight in a rectangular base and 1-line block letter address with rolled marking on left side of bbl “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40”. Bottom of bbl has small “44” stamped. Frame is flat top target style with fixed target rear sight and has 2-line 3-patent dates on the left side with rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with 1-pc ivory grips. This gun was assembled about 1892 based on SN but was not shipped until 1912. Colt proof marks support this with “VP” in triangle found left front web of trigger bow with Colt inspector “W” on rear web. Accompanying this gun is Colt factory letter which states 44 Cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, stocks not listed, target, sold and shipped to R. I. Burrett address unknown on September 13, 1912 in a 1-gun shipment. Target model Frontier Six Shooters are quite rare and few are known. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 914 Peace Maker Flat Tops were made out of the more than 357,000 Single Action revolvers produced 1873-1940. According to the chart on p. 174 of referenced publication only 21 of the 914 revolvers made were in caliber 44-40, making this a very rare variation. PROVENANCE: Phil Fisher, Portland, OR. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun appears orig and complete conforming to factory letter though ivory stocks are not listed. Markings are fairly crisp and well discerned. Bbl retains about 20% bright blue finish mostly in protected areas under and around ejector housing with muzzle wear. Frame retains 10-15% bright finish mostly in protected areas. Trigger guard and backstrap retain strong traces of bright blue finish in protected areas. Cyl retains strong traces of bright finish in its flutes. Hammer is smooth with staining with muted case colors. Gun overall is gray and matching with scattered staining and small patches of pitting. Front sight base shows old tool marks where tightened. Stocks appear correct for the era of manufacture with ivory stocks with wooden slabs probably screwed to ivory internally as normally encountered. Newer internal glued repair to wood spacers to tighten but wood blocks appear orig and a partially discernible 5-digit SN which appears to read “57855” appears on right inside grip, possibly for SN 157855 which would have been made in 1894, two years after this gun was manufactured though not shipped until 1912 per Colt letter. Mechanically gun is functional with crisp rifling in bore. 4-53958 JS67 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3112

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3112	$5,175.00	Revised: 10/1/2014 James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also. THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS! RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION “FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” ARMY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER. SN 146537. 44-40 Cal. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver target front sight in a rectangular base and 1-line block letter address with rolled marking on left side of bbl “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40”. Bottom of bbl has small “44” stamped. Frame is flat top target style with fixed target rear sight and has 2-line 3-patent dates on the left side with rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with 1-pc ivory grips. This gun was assembled about 1892 based on SN but was not shipped until 1912. Colt proof marks support this with “VP” in triangle found left front web of trigger bow with Colt inspector “W” on rear web. Accompanying this gun is Colt factory letter which states 44 Cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, stocks not listed, target, sold and shipped to R. I. Burrett address unknown on September 13, 1912 in a 1-gun shipment. Target model Frontier Six Shooters are quite rare and few are known. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 914 Peace Maker Flat Tops were made out of the more than 357,000 Single Action revolvers produced 1873-1940. According to the chart on p. 174 of referenced publication only 21 of the 914 revolvers made were in caliber 44-40, making this a very rare variation. PROVENANCE: Phil Fisher, Portland, OR. Lewis Yearout 1968. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun appears orig and complete conforming to factory letter though ivory stocks are not listed. Markings are fairly crisp and well discerned. Bbl retains about 20% bright blue finish mostly in protected areas under and around ejector housing with muzzle wear. Frame retains 10-15% bright finish mostly in protected areas. Trigger guard and backstrap retain strong traces of bright blue finish in protected areas. Cyl retains strong traces of bright finish in its flutes. Hammer is smooth with staining with muted case colors. Gun overall is gray and matching with scattered staining and small patches of pitting. Front sight base shows old tool marks where tightened. Stocks appear correct for the era of manufacture with ivory stocks with wooden slabs probably screwed to ivory internally as normally encountered. Newer internal glued repair to wood spacers to tighten but wood blocks appear orig and a partially discernible 5-digit SN which appears to read “57855” appears on right inside grip, possibly for SN 157855 which would have been made in 1894, two years after this gun was manufactured though not shipped until 1912 per Colt letter. Mechanically gun is functional with crisp rifling in bore. 4-53958 JS67 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3112 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION “FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” ARMY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER.