*FINE CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*FINE CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 340321. Cal. 44-40. Nickel finish with scarce 4 3/4″ bbl, altered front sight, two-line address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40” on left side. Left side of frame has two-line three patent dates and it is mounted with fine, replacement, two-piece Colt medallion ivory grips. Serial number was observed in the usual position on the bottom of the frame and on the left side of the front and back straps under the grip. Revolver has complete, full coverage cattle brand pattern engraving with punch-dot background and was probably engraved by master engraver Weldon Bledsoe or possibly more recently by David Harris. No engraver’s signature was found. This style of engraving was originated by the famous engraver, Cole Agee, around World War II and continued by Weldon Bledsoe and into the present day by David Harris. The quality and style of this engraving leads this cataloger to believe that it was not by Cole Agee. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom nickel finish with a slightly altered front sight and replaced cylinder pin. Grips are artificially aged modern replacements but look fine on this revolver. Hammer is not solid in the safety or half-cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-36594 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2240	$3,450.00	FINE CATTLE BRAND ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 340321. Cal. 44-40. Nickel finish with scarce 4 3/4″ bbl, altered front sight, two-line address and “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40” on left side. Left side of frame has two-line three patent dates and it is mounted with fine, replacement, two-piece Colt medallion ivory grips. Serial number was observed in the usual position on the bottom of the frame and on the left side of the front and back straps under the grip. Revolver has complete, full coverage cattle brand pattern engraving with punch-dot background and was probably engraved by master engraver Weldon Bledsoe or possibly more recently by David Harris. No engraver’s signature was found. This style of engraving was originated by the famous engraver, Cole Agee, around World War II and continued by Weldon Bledsoe and into the present day by David Harris. The quality and style of this engraving leads this cataloger to believe that it was not by Cole Agee. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom nickel finish with a slightly altered front sight and replaced cylinder pin. Grips are artificially aged modern replacements but look fine on this revolver. Hammer is not solid in the safety or half-cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-36594 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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