*BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. SN 356967. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl & 2-pc smooth pearl grips. It has Class A engraving with light flourishes of foliate arabesque patterns on frame, bbl, ejector rod housing & cylinder between flutes. Each flute has a small arrow engraved at rear radius. Backstrap has a couple of small flourishes with others on trigger guard & buttstrap. Accompanied by its orig, dark maroon, hinged lid, 1-pc box containing shooting suggestions & a wire handle brush. It has usual white on black end label with an over label marked “PEARL” & a rectangular black & white label diagonally across end & top that states “ENGRAVED”. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver with engraving & pearl stocks shipped June 27, 1939 to “G. Van Guilder, Sun Valley, Idaho”. Ex-Mel Torme Collection. Alaso accompanies is a notarized statement by George Strickler indicating this was a 1st prize trophy won by him at the Pioneer Pistol Shoot held at Sun Valley,, ID, July 21, 1940. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Near new, appears to be unfired. Retains nearly all of its brilliant orig finish. Case colors are slightly faded & there is light muzzle edge wear with some thinning at end of ejector rod housing. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Grips have lots of fire with great color, are not a particularly good fit & probably are not orig to this revolver. Box shows moderate wear on edges with a few broken corners & broken front edge on lid. Labels are moderately soiled & yellowed but completely intact. 4-57500 (50,000-70,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	406	$40,250.00	BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. SN 356967. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl & 2-pc smooth pearl grips. It has Class A engraving with light flourishes of foliate arabesque patterns on frame, bbl, ejector rod housing & cylinder between flutes. Each flute has a small arrow engraved at rear radius. Backstrap has a couple of small flourishes with others on trigger guard & buttstrap. Accompanied by its orig, dark maroon, hinged lid, 1-pc box containing shooting suggestions & a wire handle brush. It has usual white on black end label with an over label marked “PEARL” & a rectangular black & white label diagonally across end & top that states “ENGRAVED”. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver with engraving & pearl stocks shipped June 27, 1939 to “G. Van Guilder, Sun Valley, Idaho”. Ex-Mel Torme Collection. Alaso accompanies is a notarized statement by George Strickler indicating this was a 1st prize trophy won by him at the Pioneer Pistol Shoot held at Sun Valley,, ID, July 21, 1940. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Near new, appears to be unfired. Retains nearly all of its brilliant orig finish. Case colors are slightly faded & there is light muzzle edge wear with some thinning at end of ejector rod housing. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Grips have lots of fire with great color, are not a particularly good fit & probably are not orig to this revolver. Box shows moderate wear on edges with a few broken corners & broken front edge on lid. Labels are moderately soiled & yellowed but completely intact. 4-57500 (50,000-70,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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