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 very attractive example of the classic turn of the century Colt "Frontier Six Shooter" SAA comes with a factory letter stating it was shipped to Montgomery Ward & Co. of Chicago, Illinois, on July 13, 1899 with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .44-40 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a three 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. 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.

Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% bright original blue finish and 90% original case colors with some holster and edge wear, some scattered light spotting and thinning on the grip straps. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A very attractive turn of the century Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army revolver.