*SCARCE NEW MEXICO TERRITORY COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*SCARCE NEW MEXICO TERRITORY COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 278857. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on left side . Bottom of bbl, under base pin is stamped with a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with wonderful 2-pc pearl grips with an extremely deep, carved ox head. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to McIntosh Hardware Co., Albuquerque, NM, c/o Winchester Repeating Arms Co., New Haven, CT on Sept. 29, 1906 in a shipment of two same type revolvers. Although this letter does not specify New Mexico Territory, this was the actual designation because New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. Additionally accompanied by a wonderful belt & holster rig with lined, tooled leather belt about 36″ long x 2-1/2″ wide that has 48 large cartridge loops that have white shoe eyelets centered on each loop. The buckle & tongue billets have both been moved and the buckle billet is a replacement. The buckle end of the belt has been slightly trimmed. Belt has upper & lower cactus fiber stitched decorations, typical of southwestern work. Holster is a jock strap model, unmarked, with beautifully tooled foliate & floral decorations with fine stippled background & laced rear edge & toe. Both the skirt, jock strap & loop, along with the thumb strap, are identically decorated with cactus fiber stitching. Altogether a beautiful rig that undoubtedly belonged to either someone in law enforcement in New Mexico or a flamboyant rancher or outlaw. The Colt letter is addressed to Mr. Dale Gallaher of Magdalena, NM and is dated Aug. 2007, which leads to speculation that this revolver may have only recently turned up in New Mexico. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except cyl & grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 65-70% orig nickel with heavy muzzle edge wear and holster wear on left side of bbl, ejector rod housing & cylinder. Trigger guard, front strap & back strap retain nickel in sheltered areas with the exposed metal a light gray metal patina. Grips have a slightly chipped left toe and a small chip in the left heel, otherwise are sound with wonderful fire & color and an outstanding carved right side. Hammer is not solid in the safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. Holster & belt, as noted above, are fine retaining most of their orig finish. 4-42003 JR173 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2183A	$6,900.00	SCARCE NEW MEXICO TERRITORY COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 278857. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marked on left side . Bottom of bbl, under base pin is stamped with a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with wonderful 2-pc pearl grips with an extremely deep, carved ox head. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to McIntosh Hardware Co., Albuquerque, NM, c/o Winchester Repeating Arms Co., New Haven, CT on Sept. 29, 1906 in a shipment of two same type revolvers. Although this letter does not specify New Mexico Territory, this was the actual designation because New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. Additionally accompanied by a wonderful belt & holster rig with lined, tooled leather belt about 36″ long x 2-1/2″ wide that has 48 large cartridge loops that have white shoe eyelets centered on each loop. The buckle & tongue billets have both been moved and the buckle billet is a replacement. The buckle end of the belt has been slightly trimmed. Belt has upper & lower cactus fiber stitched decorations, typical of southwestern work. Holster is a jock strap model, unmarked, with beautifully tooled foliate & floral decorations with fine stippled background & laced rear edge & toe. Both the skirt, jock strap & loop, along with the thumb strap, are identically decorated with cactus fiber stitching. Altogether a beautiful rig that undoubtedly belonged to either someone in law enforcement in New Mexico or a flamboyant rancher or outlaw. The Colt letter is addressed to Mr. Dale Gallaher of Magdalena, NM and is dated Aug. 2007, which leads to speculation that this revolver may have only recently turned up in New Mexico. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except cyl & grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 65-70% orig nickel with heavy muzzle edge wear and holster wear on left side of bbl, ejector rod housing & cylinder. Trigger guard, front strap & back strap retain nickel in sheltered areas with the exposed metal a light gray metal patina. Grips have a slightly chipped left toe and a small chip in the left heel, otherwise are sound with wonderful fire & color and an outstanding carved right side. Hammer is not solid in the safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. Holster & belt, as noted above, are fine retaining most of their orig finish. 4-42003 JR173 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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