FINE COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER.

FINE COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER. SN 31755. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side and a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl under base pin. Revolver is mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Left side of grip frame under the grip is stamped with assembly number “29” which number was also observed on loading gate. Butt of grip frame is mounted with a lanyard swivel. These large frame Colts were very popular on the American frontier, in Northwest Territories and Alaska with their similarity to the venerable Single Action Army, in similar calibers with double action feature. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including cylinder, grips are unnumbered. Overall retains about 80% strong orig nickel with holster wear on bbl and a few small pimples on left side of frame. Grips are sound with good fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-36770 JR129 (4,000-7,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2164	$3,220.00	FINE COLT MODEL 1878 FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER DA REVOLVER. SN 31755. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side and a tiny “44” on bottom of bbl under base pin. Revolver is mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Left side of grip frame under the grip is stamped with assembly number “29” which number was also observed on loading gate. Butt of grip frame is mounted with a lanyard swivel. These large frame Colts were very popular on the American frontier, in Northwest Territories and Alaska with their similarity to the venerable Single Action Army, in similar calibers with double action feature. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including cylinder, grips are unnumbered. Overall retains about 80% strong orig nickel with holster wear on bbl and a few small pimples on left side of frame. Grips are sound with good fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-36770 JR129 (4,000-7,000) 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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