Following their introduction to the Colt line in 1877, these Frontier Six Shooters became part of the legendary duo of the American West. Due to their .44-40 W.C.F. chambering, these revolvers could be easily paired with a Winchester Model 1873, allowing their user to be capable at most ranges and in any situation, while only carrying one type of ammunition. This example was manufactured in 1896, when many parts of the Western Frontier remained very much wild. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard single-line address with "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on the left. The two-line patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt are marked on the left of the frame. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the assembly number "496" is marked inside the loading gate. It is fitted with a blade front sight, groove rear sight, and a pair of later production replacement, checkered hard rubber grips with American eagles at the bottom and Rampant Colts at the top.

Very good plus, retains 40% of the original blue finish and 20% of the original case colors with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina speckled with brown in places, typical of a frontier sidearm. The modern replacement grips are slightly undersized with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.