*COLT FIRST GENERATION FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*COLT FIRST GENERATION FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 227085. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent date and Rampant Colt in broken circle. Mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips with raised carved ox head on right side. Inside of right grip scratched with name “JOHN DAMON”. Accompanied by Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .44/40 cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, shipped to M. Hartley & Company, New York, NY on June 3, 1902, with 10 guns of same type in this shipment. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except cylinder and grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with glossy bright blue on bbl and ejector rod housing with only slight muzzle edge wear. Cylinder and grip frame also retain strong bright blue with some minor flaking on backstrap. Frame retains brilliant case colors in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere. Hammer is moderately pitted on both sides, having been cleaned. Left grip has repaired chip in toe, otherwise grips are fine with great fire and color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45245 JR6 (5,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1560	$9,775.00	COLT FIRST GENERATION FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 227085. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent date and Rampant Colt in broken circle. Mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips with raised carved ox head on right side. Inside of right grip scratched with name “JOHN DAMON”. Accompanied by Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .44/40 cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, shipped to M. Hartley & Company, New York, NY on June 3, 1902, with 10 guns of same type in this shipment. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except cylinder and grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with glossy bright blue on bbl and ejector rod housing with only slight muzzle edge wear. Cylinder and grip frame also retain strong bright blue with some minor flaking on backstrap. Frame retains brilliant case colors in sheltered areas, lightly to moderately faded elsewhere. Hammer is moderately pitted on both sides, having been cleaned. Left grip has repaired chip in toe, otherwise grips are fine with great fire and color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45245 JR6 (5,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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