SCARCE COLT MODEL 1878 COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1878 COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER. SN 39839. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address on top with the roll mark “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side. Mounted with an ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head on right side. Frame has the rampant Colt in a circle on lower rear left side. Mounted with bird head diamond checkered walnut grips with a lanyard swivel & ring in the butt. Only about 51,000 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1878-1905. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms this one was made prior to Dec. 31, 1898. Although these large frame revolvers were popular during their production due to their having similar features of its famous cousin the single action army, large caliber and dbl action feature, few were produced and still fewer survive today. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 80% thin orig blue mixed with blue/brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Cylinder also retains good blue in flutes with outer diameter a blue/brown patina. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear with a few chipped diamonds and retains most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-37809 JR238 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2123	$2,587.50	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1878 COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER. SN 39839. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address on top with the roll mark “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side. Mounted with an ejector rod housing with half moon ejector rod head on right side. Frame has the rampant Colt in a circle on lower rear left side. Mounted with bird head diamond checkered walnut grips with a lanyard swivel & ring in the butt. Only about 51,000 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1878-1905. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms this one was made prior to Dec. 31, 1898. Although these large frame revolvers were popular during their production due to their having similar features of its famous cousin the single action army, large caliber and dbl action feature, few were produced and still fewer survive today. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 80% thin orig blue mixed with blue/brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Cylinder also retains good blue in flutes with outer diameter a blue/brown patina. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear with a few chipped diamonds and retains most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-37809 JR238 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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