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LOT 170
Scarce Documented Colt Second Generation New Frontier Buntline Special Single Action
Revolver - Serial no. 4370NF, 45 LC cal.,
12 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips.
This revolver is pictured on page 181 of Don Wilkerson’s “Colt Single-Action Revolver: Handbook 1955-1975” including the note that it was shipped on December 28, 1962 and that it was one of only 72 Second Generation New Frontier Buntline revolvers making this a very scarce configuration indeed. Standard markings and features. Matching serial numbers are found on the frame, triggerguard, and with partial serial number “370” on each grip panel
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK COLT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER HANDBOOK 1955-1975 BY WILKERSON
Collector’s Fact
Only 72 were manufactured in this configuration.
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK COLT SINGLE- ACTION REVOLVER HANDBOOK 1955-1975 BY WILKERSON
Collector’s Fact
Only 741 were manufactured in this configuration
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK SCOUTS, PEACEMAKERS, AND NEW FRONTIERS IN .22 CALIBER BY WILKERSON
and the front cylinder face. The assembly number “35” is marked on the inside
of the loading gate. Includes a copy of Wilkerson’s aforementioned book.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with limited handling evidence and very faint cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 171
Colt Second
Generation Single
Action Army
Revolver with
Stagecoach Box -
Serial no. 41345SA,
44 special cal., 5 1/2
inch round bbl.,
blue/casehardened
finish, hard rubber
grips. Manufactured
in 1965. Standard
markings and
features. Matching
serial numbers
are found on the
frame, triggerguard and backstrap with
partial serial number “345” on the front
cylinder face, and inside each grip. Assembly
number “783” inside loading gate. Includes an
unnumbered Colt stagecoach box and a copy
of Don Wilkerson’s “Colt Single-Action Revolver
Handbook 1955-1975.”
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining
99% plus original blue finish and
case colors with limited handling
marks and crisp grip checkering.
Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Provenance: The Don and Carol
Wilkerson Collection.
152 Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 172
Documented Colt Second Generation Single Action Army
Revolver - Serial no. 16579SA, 38 Special cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, smooth
grips. This revolver is pictured and described on page
103 of Don Wilkerson’s “Colt Single-Action Revolver:
Handbook 1955-1975”, the caption states it was shipped to
Tribes Hill, NY, on May 2, 1958. The chart on page 102 of the same
book states that only 741 revolvers where built in this combination
of finish, caliber, and barrel length. Standard markings and features
other than the upgraded smooth grips. Matching serial numbers
marked on the frame, triggerguard, and backstrap. Assembly
number “878” marked on the loading gate and front cylinder face.
Includes a copy of Wilkerson’s aforementioned book.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue and
99% original casehardened finishes with some scattered minor
handling evidence, some wear at the muzzle, and a slight cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 173
Documented Colt Frontier Scout Single Action Revolver with Extra Cylinder, and Box - Serial no. 57617P, 22 LR cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, synthetic grips. Manufactured in 1968. This revolver is pictured on page 113 of Don Wilkerson’s “Colt Scouts, Peacemakers, and New Frontiers in .22 Caliber”. Standard markings and features. Includes an extra .22 magnum cylinder, a correct model factory box with shipping sleeve, and a copy of Wilkerson’s aforementioned book.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with limited handling evidence. The extra cylinder shows light spotting but is very fine. The box is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500