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LOT 3011
Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action
Army Revolver - Serial no. 136711, 44-40 WCF cal.,
4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, hard
rubber grips. Manufactured in 1891, this is a solid example of
Colt’s Frontier Six Shooter. This variation of Colt’s iconic “Peacemaker”
became extremely popular in the American West due to using the
same standard cartridge as Winchester’s legendary Model 1873,
allowing whoever carried them to source and carry just the one type of
ammunition. The barrel on this example is marked with the standard two-line address on top, while
the left side has the Frontier Six Shooter marking. The left of the frame is marked with the standard
two-line patent dates. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger
guard, and back strap, and the inside of the loading gate has the assembly number “1020”. It is
fitted with the standard blade front and frame-top groove sights, as well as a pair of checkered
hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts at the tops and American eagles at the bottoms.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 50% of the original blue finish on the barrel and grip frame, faint traces of the original case
colors, and 40% of the refinished blue on the cylinder with the balance having thinned to a mix of grey and brown patina
and some scattered patches of light pitting. The grips are also very good with a minor chip, some light dings, an aged
chocolate tone, and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3010
“Frontier Issued” E. Remington & Sons No. 1 Rolling Block Short Range Heavy Barrel Sporting Rifle - Serial no. 7357, 44-60 cal., 30
1/4 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1875-1890, per page 182 of “Flayderman’s Guide, 9th Edition”. These
rugged Rolling Block rifles saw plenty of use out west during the prime era of buffalo hunting, and this example has the desirable telling appearance
one would expect to see in a gun that spent some time out west. “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y.” marked on top of the barrel with “44 S 60” (.44-60
Sharps & Remington cartridge) on bottom, hand stenciled “Gun Nut Hut/Blakesley” and “Santa Cruz Calif” on bottom of the barrel beneath the forearm, and
matching visible serial number “7357” on the bottom of the barrel, rear surface of the forearm, and on the lower tang. Dovetailed blade front sight, a dovetailed provision
on the barrel for a rear sight (absent), and a single set trigger. The barrel has a diameter of approximately 1 1/4 inches (measured flat to flat) at the breech, tapering to 1 1/10
inches at the muzzle.
CONDITION: Very good with desirable charming frontier character, retains 50% original niter blue finish on the hammer and breech block, smooth evenly aged brown and
gray patina, oxidation, and defined markings. Wood is also very good, with honest wear, handling marks, and fine figure. Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3008
Desirable Antique Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Early Production Hand Engraved
Serial Number and “Raised Thumbprint” Dust Cover - Serial no. 2152, 44-40 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 1874, this is a solid example of an early production Winchester Model 1873 rifle. These early ‘73s, more often than not, saw extensive use in the harsh
environment of the American West and remain desirable in almost any condition. It was truly the early production Winchester Model 1873s that founded
a legendary frontier tradition that earned the model the nickname “the gun that won the West”. Only around 30,000 of these first models were produced,
making surviving examples quite scarce on the collectors market. This particular example certainly shows the signs of having been there when the frontier
was being tamed. The included copy of a Cody Firearms Museum records request lists the rifle with a 24 inch octagon barrel and a set trigger when received at the warehouse on 16 September
1874, and shipped the same day in order number 1986. The first model receiver has the dual integral dust cover guides on top of the frame and the “raised thumbprint” dust cover. The rifle correctly
lacks caliber markings, as was standard until the introduction of additional calibers in 1879. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and King’s patent marking. The upper tang has the model
marking, and the lower tang has the early production, hand engraved, small script serial number. It is fitted with a No. 21 German silver blade front sight, a early style elevation adjustable No. 22 notch rear sight with
checkered edges, an early pattern combination peep sight on the upper tang, and a single set trigger. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Good, retains traces of the original blue finish in sheltered areas with the balance mostly grey patina, some scattered brown freckling,
and some scattered patches of light pitting, all typical of a rifle that saw significant frontier use. The refinished wood is also good with some
scattered minor dings/scratches and a protective coat of varnish. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3009
Scarce Blued Finish E.
Remington & Sons Model 1875
Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no.
860, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. Approximately less than
30,000 Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolvers
were manufactured c. 1875-1889, per page 170 of
“Flayderman’s Guide, 9th Edition”. Many of these “Improved Army” or “Frontier
Army” revolvers saw hard use in the hands of Native Americans, settlers, and
lawmen in the West. The Model 1875 was Remington’s answer to the Colt Single
Action Army and is a solid firearm with fewer main components than Colt’s
revolver, but it simply suffered in the famous “Peacemaker’s” shadow. Blade
front sight and frame groove rear sight. The top of the barrel has the one-line address “E. REMINGTON &
SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A.” reading from the breech towards the muzzle. “44” caliber marking on the left of
the frame. Serial number “860” marked on the left side of the grip frame with the matching handwritten
number on the interiors of both grip panels, unnumbered cylinder and loading gate. Period initials
“MD” in black ink on the butt of the left grip panel.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% original blue finish with smooth brown/gray patina associated with
a well-traveled, frontier sidearm on the balance, strong patterns of original case colors on the protected
areas of the hammer, some minor oxidation, and defined markings in the metal. Grips are also very
good, with much of the varnish, handling marks, light wear, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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