*COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH DUKE FAMILY HISTORY.

SN 221642. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight, possibly replaced, with 1-line block letter address and left side roll marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with outstanding 2-pc pearl grips which have a deep relief carved ox head on right side. Carving has gold horns with a gold nose-ring and faceted red jeweled eyes. Top of the grip, at the frame is inlaid with a rectangular gold filigree plaque with the initials “CED”. Consignor states that the person from whom he bought this revolver had purchased it at an auction of Duke Family Estate property down in Florida in the 1960s. The Duke family of North Carolina is very famous & philanthropic. Over the years they have lavishly endowed Duke University and many other worthwhile endeavors. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 95% strong restored nickel showing wear on the front strap and on the trigger plate. Grips are sound and show great fire & color. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. Shows moderate use since being restored. 49432-101 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3228

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	3228	$0.00	COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH DUKE FAMILY HISTORY. SN 221642. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight, possibly replaced, with 1-line block letter address and left side roll marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with outstanding 2-pc pearl grips which have a deep relief carved ox head on right side. Carving has gold horns with a gold nose-ring and faceted red jeweled eyes. Top of the grip, at the frame is inlaid with a rectangular gold filigree plaque with the initials “CED”. Consignor states that the person from whom he bought this revolver had purchased it at an auction of Duke Family Estate property down in Florida in the 1960s. The Duke family of North Carolina is very famous & philanthropic. Over the years they have lavishly endowed Duke University and many other worthwhile endeavors. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 95% strong restored nickel showing wear on the front strap and on the trigger plate. Grips are sound and show great fire & color. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. Shows moderate use since being restored. 49432-101 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3228 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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*COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH DUKE FAMILY HISTORY.