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According to "The Official Record of the
Colt Single Action Army Revolver, 1873-1895" by
Wilkerson and Hoyt, only 10 Colt Single Action Army
Sheriff's Models were produced in this configuration
in the 1-164,100 serial number range.
LOT 3143
Fine Acid Etched Panel Colt Black Powder “Fluted” Frame Sheriff’s Model Frontier Six
Shooter Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 109996, 44-40 WCF cal., 3 1/2 inch round
bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1884, offered here is a Colt Single Action Army
revolver in highly sought after “Sheriff’s Model” configuration with factory documented 3 1/2 inch
barrel and etched barrel. The ejectorless Colt “Sheriff’s Model” Single Action Army revolver is one
of the rarest and most sought after variations of the legendary Peacemaker. In “The Official Record
of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, 1873-1895” the authors stressed the rarity of the ejectorless
Single Action Army as a whole (barrel lengths ranged from 2 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches in the study) and state that
“just under 600 ejectorless Single Action Army revolvers were produced in all calibers from 1882 to the 1930s.”
Based on the authors’ research, Colt only produced 10 Sheriff’s Models with a 3 1/2 inch barrel in .44-40 WCF and
nickel finish in the 1-164100 serial number range (page 338). You are certainly looking at a rare Colt! Adding to
the gun’s desirability is the fact that it has the iconic acid etched “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” panel on the left
side of the barrel. Whether on the hip of a lawman, carried by an outlaw or under the counter of a storekeeper’s
shop, the “Sheriff’s Model” Colt Single Action Army was at the front lines of the American frontier. This example has
all the appearance of serving as a trustworthy companion and was manufactured in 1884. The included factory
letter states there are no records available for this revolver. The revolver correctly lacks an ejector rod and has the
early production “fluted” frame which was “fluted” for fitment of an ejector rod on standard revolvers. The barrel
also has the two-line Hartford address on top. The underside of the barrel carries “44” in small font for the caliber
designation. The left side of the frame has the three-line, three-date marking. The left side of the trigger guard is
marked “44 CF.” Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% original nickel finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The acid etched
panel is faint but legible. The revarnished grip is also fine with a slight chip at the toe and minor handling marks.
Mechanically excellent. A rarely encountered, highly sought after etched panel black powder Colt Sheriff’s Model
Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army revolver.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
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