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2195
$3,450.00

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 129988. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address with “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” roll marking on left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny “44” under base pin. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard has caliber marking. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt & eagle hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found, shipped to Cornwall & Smock, address unavailable on Oct. 7, 1889 in a shipment of five same type revolvers. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains about 30% blue in the most sheltered areas with balance a smooth gray patina. Frame retains smoky case colors in the most sheltered areas being mostly a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting around forcing cone area. Trigger guard & back strap retain traces of blue being mostly a gray patina. Cyl is an overall smooth light gray/brown patina. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Hammer is missing safety notch and is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. 4-41728 JR38 (5,000-8,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011
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