The Colt Single Action Army in .44-40 was named the "Frontier Six Shooter" after J.P. Moore's Sons ordered some in 1878. Single actions in .44-40 were particularly desirable in the West because they could use the same ammunition as the popular Winchester Model 1873 rifles and carbines. Since then, the .44-40 WCF Single Action Army has found a special place in the hearts of Peacemaker collectors. This high condition example of the classic pre-war Colt "Frontier Six Shooter" SAA comes with a factory letter stating it was shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, on January 24, 1907, with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .44-40 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a two gun shipment. The barrel has the iconic "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" marking stamped on the left side and the one-line Hartford address marked on top. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent date marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with the letter "T" and a Colt factory triangle proof. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and both grip panels. The revolver wears a set of checkered hard rubber grips featuring a Rampant Colt at the top. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Excellent, retaining 90% original high polish blue finish with high edge wear, grip strap thinning to a brown, and light cylinder drag lines. 85% plus vivid original case colors remain on the hammer and frame. The grips are also excellent with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. An attractive early 20th century Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army revolver.