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LOT 3163
Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Money Belt Holster Rig and Factory
Letter - Serial no. 75205, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. From its inception and
beyond its introduction in 1877, the .44-40 W.C.F. Single Action Army was intended to be used in conjunction with
another legendary western icon, the Winchester Model 1873 rifle, which was chambered in the same cartridge. “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.” These revolvers often saw many years
of hard use in the unforgiving climate of the western frontier, with this example having all the character of spending a lifetime
and more in a challenging environment. This SAA has a story to tell! When this example was made (1882), much of the American
West remained very much “wild.” The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped to J.P. Moores Sons of New
York City on February 21, 1882, chambered in 44-40 caliber and nickel finish with barrel length and type of stocks not listed, a
common indication of 7 1/2 inches and walnut. This shipment was for 15 guns. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on
top and the caliber designation “44” in small font on the underside. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates. “44
CF” is marked on the trigger guard. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The unmarked
holster rig features a double loop holster and a cartridge money belt.
CONDITION: Very good displaying an authentic working gun appearance along with 30% original nickel finish remaining mostly
in the protected areas with the balance a gray patina. The slightly age shrunken grips are also very good with typical age lines
and attractive mellow color. Mechanically functions, although needs work as the third hammer click is absent. The well worn
holster rig is fair. A true “Old West” survivor of the Colt legacy.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3162
Antique Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle in .44-40 - Serial no. 16647, 44-40 WCF cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1886, this is a solid representative example of the medium frame variation of Colt’s Lightning slide action rifle. These
rifles often saw hard use on the Frontier and are rarely found in high condition. The medium frame was the first of the Lighting type slide action rifles Colt
produced, and these rifles shared chamberings with the factory’s legendary Single Action Army revolvers, making them highly desirable in the American West. This made carrying
ammunition for both your rifle and your revolver simple and allowed an individual to be ready to defend themselves against man or beast in a variety of tough situations. Colt proclaimed,
“Nothing was faster than lightning!” These capable rifles have a short pump action that allow for quick follow up shots. One trick was to hold the trigger and pump the action for “lightning” fast shots.
The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel stamped with the two-line Hartford address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and “44 Cal.”
at the breech. A Rampant Colt is stamped on the left side of the receiver. The pump handle features multi-point checkering. The plain straight grip stock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The wood is very good with a repair at the buttplate tang, slight chip at the upper tang, minor dings and scratches, and
softened pump handle checkering. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3164
Very Rare Documented 50-Count
Box of .44-40 Centerfire Cartridges
by Union Metallic Cartridge Co. as
Pictured in “The Colt Heritage” by R.L.
Wilson - Offered here is a very rare, full,
50-count box of Union Metallic Cartridge
Co. manufactured .44-40 CF cartridges
with lid label marketing them for Colt’s
“New Lightning Magazine Rifle and Frontier
Revolver”. This specific box of cartridges is
pictured on p. 306 of The Colt Heritage” by R.L. Wilson, where
it is shown alongside a factory engraved Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver. The box is primarily of maroon card construction with a white label and
black text. The label on the lid also features the U.M.C. address and an image of the Rampant Colt trademark. The box retains its full compliment of cartridges.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining almost all of the label on the lid, some mild handling/storage wear overall, mostly absent side labels, and the factory seal broken. This is a
rare U.M.C. box with its full compliment of cartridges!
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 6,500
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE
BOOK COLT HERITAGE BY WILSON
LOT 3161
Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Saddle Ring
.44-40 Carbine - Serial no. 993130, 44-40 WCF cal.,
20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1930 in desirable .44-40 caliber. It has standard markings throughout, including
Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. It is fitted with a pinned blade front sight, a filler block in the rear sight
dovetail, and a folding tang peep sight as well as a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight
grip stock with a carbine buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 50% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The wood is also fine with some very scattered
minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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