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Lot 1411: Colt Frontier Six Shooter Revolver 44-40

Scarce and Attractive John Adams Sr. Master Engraved Third Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Box and Engraver's Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Lot 1411: Colt Frontier Six Shooter Revolver 44-40

Scarce and Attractive John Adams Sr. Master Engraved Third Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Box and Engraver's Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Scarce and Attractive John Adams Sr. Master Engraved Third Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Box and Engraver's Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Frontier Six Shooter
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: nickel plated
Grip: original
Stock:
Item Views: 1218
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 190
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 2010. This revolver is the fifth in a series of only 25 guns manufactured. The revolver features a fixed blade front and frame notch rear sights. The top of the barrel has the one line address and "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" in an etched panel on the left side of the barrel. The revolver is also marked with the three line, three patent dates on left side of the frame, and is signed "ADAMS" under the cylinder pin by Master Engraver John Adams Sr. The engraving is a floral scroll design with punch dot background. The engravers letter states that the engraving is a "C" coverage in the style of Colt Master Engraver Cuneo A. Helfricht. The recoil shield, loading gate and top strap have a fan design. All nickel finish with niter blue finish cylinder pin, "bullseye" ejector rod head and frame and grip strap screws. Fitted with hand checkered and carved flur-de-lis grips with silver Colt medallions. Complete with a blue Colt factory box, engraver's letter, "Guns of the Old West" Summer 2010 article, shipping sleeve numbered to the gun and papers.

Rating Definition:

Master custom embellished with only slight handling marks. The factory box is excellent. The shipping sleeve is very good with some minor edge wear.



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