RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 SHERIFF’S MODEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER.

RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 SHERIFF’S MODEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER. SN 12926. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 2-line address and etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side with a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl just forward of base pin. Left front web of trigger guard is stamped “44 CF”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips without lanyard swivel whose hole has been plugged at the factory prior to finishing. Serial number was observed in the usual place on toe of grip frame, however there is no corresponding number on rear face of cylinder although there is no doubt this is the orig cylinder. Left side of grip frame under the grip has the assembly number “104” which number is partially visible on loading gate. Revolver is engraved by the Cuno Helfricht shop with about 75% coverage on frame consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with geometric and snake & dot patterns. Left side of frame has a fine detailed rosette on sideplate with spider web and snake & dot patterns. Top strap has snake & dot patterns with hunter’s stars on each side of bbl boss. Engraving extends about 3/4 up the bbl on each side with snake & dot patterns the rest of the way. There are snake & dot patterns around bbl address which terminate in geometric patterns. Back strap & trigger guard are engraved in geometric patterns. Cylinder is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s trademark alternating sunbursts and foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes with snake & dot pattern around rear edge. Revolver apparently had suffered poor storage and had become rusted and some unknowing individual has cleaned it with a wire wheel. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal color with scattered spots of light to moderate pitting. Etched panel, although cleaned, is still completely legible. Left grip has a repair at the heel, otherwise they are sound with a few minor age lines and retain great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with sharp rifling & moderate pitting. 4-36775 JR133 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2166	$2,300.00	RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 SHERIFF’S MODEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER. SN 12926. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 2-line address and etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side with a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl just forward of base pin. Left front web of trigger guard is stamped “44 CF”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips without lanyard swivel whose hole has been plugged at the factory prior to finishing. Serial number was observed in the usual place on toe of grip frame, however there is no corresponding number on rear face of cylinder although there is no doubt this is the orig cylinder. Left side of grip frame under the grip has the assembly number “104” which number is partially visible on loading gate. Revolver is engraved by the Cuno Helfricht shop with about 75% coverage on frame consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with geometric and snake & dot patterns. Left side of frame has a fine detailed rosette on sideplate with spider web and snake & dot patterns. Top strap has snake & dot patterns with hunter’s stars on each side of bbl boss. Engraving extends about 3/4 up the bbl on each side with snake & dot patterns the rest of the way. There are snake & dot patterns around bbl address which terminate in geometric patterns. Back strap & trigger guard are engraved in geometric patterns. Cylinder is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s trademark alternating sunbursts and foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes with snake & dot pattern around rear edge. Revolver apparently had suffered poor storage and had become rusted and some unknowing individual has cleaned it with a wire wheel. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal color with scattered spots of light to moderate pitting. Etched panel, although cleaned, is still completely legible. Left grip has a repair at the heel, otherwise they are sound with a few minor age lines and retain great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with sharp rifling & moderate pitting. 4-36775 JR133 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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