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Lot 1225: Colt Single Action Revolver 44-40

Engraved Silver Plated Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter with Steer Head Pearl Grip

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Lot 1225: Colt Single Action Revolver 44-40

Engraved Silver Plated Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter with Steer Head Pearl Grip

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Estimated Price: $6,500 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved Silver Plated Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter with Steer Head Pearl Grip

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: silver
Grip: pearl
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 97
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1891and subsequently custom engraved and finished. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line address, the left side is marked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER", and the left side of the frame is marked with the two-line/three-date patent markings followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The rear face of the replacement cylinder is marked with the Rampant Colt. The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "270". The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked "44". The barrel, top edge of the ejector housing, cylinder flats, frame and trigger guard bow are very nicely engraved with a floral scroll design with a punch dot background. The rear of each flute has a star burst and there is a fine zig-zag and dot design on the rear edge of the cylinder. It is fitted with the early "bulls-eye" ejector rod head. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, all silver plated and fitted with a pair of pearl grips, with a relief carved steer head on the right panel.

Rating Definition:

Very good as custom embellished with 80% silver under gold finish remaining, most of which has darkened with age. The grips are a bit undersized and remain very good with a minor chip on the upper right panel, a small chip on the right heel and overall light handling marks. The engraving and markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.



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