December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/6/2023
Shipped March 10, 1911 as part of a single gun shipment for John H.A. Sanson to Stauffer, Eshleman & Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. Gun is factory engraved in the Cuno Helfricht style of scroll and foliate engraving with a punch dot background and zigzag borders. 5 - 1/2" barrel rollmarked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and with 1-line address. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. Frame stamped with 2-line patent dates and encircled rampant Colt. "VP" proofed trigger guard. Grips are 2-piece mother of pearl, the right featuring a carved steer head motif. Accompanied by a 2008 dated Colt archival letter confirming configuration, stocks unlisted. CONDITION: Revolver displays an overall even gunmetal gray patina showing heavy use and wear. Grips are fit very well and have minor losses at the toe and heel of the right panel. Bore shows strong, well defined rifling and some frosting. Fine mechanics. All 4 hammer clicks retained.
Model
Frontier Six Shooter