September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/5/2023
According to the Colt Factory archive letter, Single Action Army serial number 339726 shipped as a .44-40 with a 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and stocks not listed. It was shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine in Chicago, Illinois, on April 17, 1920 in a shipment of 2 guns. It has 2-piece hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt logo at the top of each one. Single line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT." on top of the barrel. Rolled caliber mark on the left side of the barrel "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40". 2-line patent and Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. PROVENANCE: From the advanced collection of the esteemed and respected Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Gun remains in great condition. It retains virtually all of the factory-applied blue finish. Case color on the frame and hammer have faded just a bit. Grips are sharp and crisp with a slight chip on the right grip. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves.
Model
Frontier Six Shooter