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Lot 1380: Pair of Factory Engraved Colt New Frontier Revolvers

Consecutively Serialized Pair of Denise Thirion Factory Master Engraved and Signed Colt Third Generation New Frontier Single Action Army Revolvers with Boxes and Extended Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Lot 1380: Pair of Factory Engraved Colt New Frontier Revolvers

Consecutively Serialized Pair of Denise Thirion Factory Master Engraved and Signed Colt Third Generation New Frontier Single Action Army Revolvers with Boxes and Extended Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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A) Colt New Frontier Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Frontier
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 837
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 207
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Both manufactured in 1978 and subsequently returned to the factory for embellishment. Factory engraved (not noted on label but believed to be the case) with about 75% coverage floral scroll on a punchdot background, some geometric patterns, and an animal head on with side of the hammer. Both guns are signed "DT" for Master Engraver Denise Thirion on the left side of the frame near the patent markings. The boxes confirms the extended grips and grip material. Consecutively serialized to the to the other gun in the lot. Includes a Custom Shop box labelled to the gun and a Colt Blue box.

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine as factory embellished by Master Engraver Denise Thirion, retaining 99% of the nickel finish with limited handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The grips are excellent. The Blue box is also excellent.



B) Colt Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Frontier
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 837
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 207
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

See "A".

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine as factory embellished by Master Engraver Denise Thirion, showing 99% nickel finish with limited handling evidence. The grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent. The Blue box is also excellent.



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