Manufactured in 1894. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on the left side and the two line, three patent dates are marked on the left side of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with the assembly number "769" on the loading gate. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened frame and hammer, and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. The accompanying factory letter verifies the barrel length, caliber, blue finish and grips as "Not Listed" and that it was sold to Simmons Hardware Co., St Louis, Mo. Shipped as 1 of 2 to Barnes & Sons, address not listed, on May 14, 1894. Provenance: The Gateway Collection

Very good, with 25% of the original blue finish remaining, in protected areas and the rest turning a smooth brown patina. The frame has a smooth mottled silver gray patina with traces of muted original case colors in protected areas. The grips are also very good with moderate overall wear and a few minor dings and handling marks. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically fine. An attractive, Old West Colt SAA Black Powder in the highly desirable 44-40 caliber!