GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
EXTREMELY FINE COLT "FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY IVORY GRIPS.COLTSAA35372744MODERN; C&R; ESACal. 44. Nickel finish with 4-3/4" bbl, full front sight, 2-line address and roll marked on left side "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40". Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with Rampant Colt. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. Mounted with smooth 2-pc silver medallion ivory grips, matching numbered in pencil on the inside. Based on SN, this revolver was made in 1929. PROVENANCE: Ex-Tony Smith 1995; Ex-Robert Howard Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including "elephant ivory" grips. Overall retains virtually all crisp orig nickel finish with exception of front sight as noted below. Has seen little use, though face of the cyl cleaned. Front sight has a small blemish and loss of finish at top left. Grips are sound with a few age lines and retains a fine golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 52150-1 JS (7,500-12,500)