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LOT 1131
Desirable Antique Etched Panel Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver - Serial
no. 57625, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Manufactured
in 1880. When introduced in 1877, the .44-40 WCF Single Action Army was intended to be used in
conjunction with another legendary Western icon, the Winchester Model 1873 rifle. The left of the barrel
has the highly desirable “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” in an acid etched panel. Around 1890, this highly
desirable etched panel was replaced with a roll stamped marking. The top of the barrel is stamped with
the one-line Hartford address, and the “44” caliber designation stamped in small font on the underside of
the barrel. “44.C.F.” stamped on the left side of the trigger guard. The left of the frame has the three-line
patent date markings. Matching visible full serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and butt,
with matching “7625” on the cylinder, and assembly number “419” on the loading gate.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% original blue finish and case colors, with smooth gray patina on the
balance, light pitting on left side of barrel, a faint acid etched panel, and distinct markings. Grip is fine,
with some minor edge wear, handling marks, and very tight fitment. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1130
Exceptional Nickel Plated Antique Colt Single
Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 94468, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish,
walnut grips. This is an excellent example of an original factory nickel plated Colt 1873 Single Action Army revolver that
was manufactured in 1883. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard one-line “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD
CT. U.S.A.” address, the left side of the frame is marked with the three-line, three-patent dates and the upper left front of the
trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap.
The loading gate is marked “1288”. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights all nickel finish and fitted with a one-piece smooth
varnished walnut grip. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber and nickel finish with the barrel length and grips as “Not Listed” and that it was shipped as 1
of 6 in this configuration to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, Illinois on July 9, 1883.
CONDITION: Excellent. The revolver retains 90% plus original nickel finish with some flaking on the barrel and speckled flaking on the cylinder, and some minor scratches
forward of the cylinder pin. The grips are very fine with most of the original varnish remaining with wear on the lower edges, a few scattered minor chips in the varnish and a
few minor pressure dents and dings. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 9,500 - 14,000