RARE EARLY ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE EARLY ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 50634. Cal. 44-40. Fine early single action with 7-1/2″ bbl with etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side, slightly altered front sight & 1-line block letter address. Last four digits of serial number are found on bbl under ejector rod housing & on cylinder. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates & left front web of trigger guard is marked “44CF”. It has 3rd type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head & 1-pc walnut grip. Base pin is early type with a dimple in each end. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver with bbl length & type of stocks “not listed” and indicating shipment to J.P. Lower, Denver, Colorado, Feb. 8, 1879 in a shipment of six same type revolvers. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered areas, being mostly a cleaned gray patina. Etched panel though faint is completely legible. Cylinder has some light to moderate pitting & three small notches by one flute. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with chipped toes & battered bottom edges with three notches at frame on right side. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-33753 JR96 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	2330	$4,887.50	RARE EARLY ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 50634. Cal. 44-40. Fine early single action with 7-1/2″ bbl with etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” on left side, slightly altered front sight & 1-line block letter address. Last four digits of serial number are found on bbl under ejector rod housing & on cylinder. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates & left front web of trigger guard is marked “44CF”. It has 3rd type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head & 1-pc walnut grip. Base pin is early type with a dimple in each end. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver with bbl length & type of stocks “not listed” and indicating shipment to J.P. Lower, Denver, Colorado, Feb. 8, 1879 in a shipment of six same type revolvers. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered areas, being mostly a cleaned gray patina. Etched panel though faint is completely legible. Cylinder has some light to moderate pitting & three small notches by one flute. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with chipped toes & battered bottom edges with three notches at frame on right side. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-33753 JR96 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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