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Model 1873 rifle, which came standard in the same chambering. “The .44-40 W.C.F. was added to the list of Colt calibers for use with the popular Winchester rifle of the same caliber,” wrote Colt author David Brown. “This combination of a rifle and a six shooter using the same cartridge made it possible for their user to buy only one kind of ammunition, and he could carry ‘fodder’ for both guns in the same cartridge belt.” The Colt Single Action Army in .44-40 was named the “Frontier Six Shooter”, after J.P. Moore’s Sons ordered some in 1878. The accompanying factory letter for this very fine example states the revolver was manufactured circa 1886 and that there are no shipping records available for this particular Peacemaker. The barrel features the standard one-line Hartford address on top and the highly desirable “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” in an acid etched panel on the left side. The barrel is also marked “44” in small font on the bottom indicating the .44-40 WCF
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with
thinning to brown on the balance. The acid etched panel is
clear. The hammer and frame retain 60% original case colors. The
slightly age shrunken replacement grips are also very fine with
typical age lines on the bottom, some minor handling marks, and highly attractive color and grain. Mechanically excellent. This antique acid etched panel Colt Frontier Six Shooter SAA revolver displays nicely and will be a welcomed addition to any SAA or Western collection.
Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000
LOT 1123
Desirable and Very Fine Acid Etched Panel Colt Black Powder Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no.
118383, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, antique ivory grips. When introduced in 1877, the .44-40 W.C.F. Single Action Army, or Frontier Six Shooter, was intended to be used in conjunction with another legendary western icon, the Winchester
chambering. The left side of the frame is
marked with the three-line patent dates. The
trigger guard is marked “44 CAL” on the left side. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The assembly number “421” appears on the loading gate.
LOT 1124
Early Production Three Digit Serial Number 118 Etched Panel Colt Sheriff’s
Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver - Serial no. 118, 38 Long Colt
cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1877, the first year of production, as an ejectorless “Sheriff’s Model”
variation with a desirable 3 1/2 inch barrel and very scarce one-piece checkered walnut grip. The barrel has the sought after acid etched “COLT D.A. 38” panel on
the left side. The top of the barrel has the two-line Hartford address. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking. “38 CAL” is marked on the left side of the trigger guard. Matching three digit serial number “118” appears
on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The Model 1877 was designed by
This example is in well
above average condition of
an early first year production.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 50% original
blue finish with the balance between smooth
brown and gray patinas. The acid etched
panel is clear. The frame retains 60% original
case colors with numerous small spots visible on right side. The grip is also fine with some high edge wear and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A first year production, three digit serialized Colt Sheriff’s Model 1877 revolver that displays nicely.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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William Mason who was one of the inventors of Colts legendary Single Action Army revolver, and the model was Colt’s first mass produced double action revolver. Whether on the hip of a lawman, carried by an outlaw or under the counter of a storekeeper’s shop, these concealable pocket pistol Sheriff’s Models were at the front lines of the American frontier.