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2201
$6,037.50

*FINE PRE-WAR FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 328091. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40” on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Serial number is in usual three places on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. Mounted with a fine 1-pc ivory grip that is constructed in the old way with two slabs of ivory attached to a wooden block. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig blue, only slightly thinned on sides at the muzzle. Front sight has been slightly lowered. Ejector rod housing retains about 95% strong orig blue in gullets, thin on outer radius. Frame retains 50-60% faded case colors, strong in sheltered areas. Hammer retains bright blue on top & back edges. Cylinder retains about 95-96% glossy orig blue. Front & backstraps retain dark blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a gray patina. Grip is sound, slightly large and retains a wonderful ivory patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38234 JR184 (5,750-6,750)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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