Manufactured in 1890, this is an example of a Colt London Agency shipped Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army revolver with Colt London Agency case. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped to Colt's London Agency, London, England, on October 13, 1890, with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .44-40 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a twelve gun shipment. The revolver comes in an oak partitioned case featuring a Colt London retailer label on the interior of the lid and contains a cartridge block holding 14 .44-40 caliber casings (8 have primers), case key, James Dixon & Sons oiler, screwdriver, and cleaning rod with two brush attachments. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and the iconic "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" marking stamped on the left side. The barrel and cylinder have London proofs. The left side of the frame has the standard two-line patent dates marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt. The left side of the trigger guard has the caliber designation "44 CAL." Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Provenance: The TTT Collection

Fine, retaining 60% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and grips straps with smooth gray patina. The frame and hammer retain 30% original case colors. The replacement grips are very fine with minimal handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with handling/storage marks on the exterior, some minor high spot wear on the lining, and nearly complete retailer label.