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Lot 41:Colt First Gen. Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL

Lot 41:Colt First Gen. Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,500 - $5,500

Historic Colt First Generation Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Notarized Affidavit and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1905 with the standard two-line address on top of the barrel and Frontier Six Shooter marking on the left, two-line patent dates and Rampant Colt on the left of the frame, and matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with the assembly number "4640" on the loading gate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, grips not listed, as well as shipment to Simmons Hardware Co. in St. Louis, Missouri on May 15, 1905. Single actions in .44-40 W.C.F. were particularly desirable in the West because they could use the same ammunition as the popular Winchester Model 1873 rifles and carbines. This specific example was carried by Eribert Donato Gallegos, who served as a deputy sheriff of Bernalillo County, New Mexico after 1918 as documented through the included 1993 dated notarized letter from his daughter and photos which possibly show him with the revolver. It also comes with a copy of the notarized letter in the form of a commemorative plaque. Provenance: New Mexico deputy sheriff Eribert Donato Gallegos; Property of a Gentleman

ConditionVery good for a well seasoned and storied Single Action Army revolver that spent many years in the line of duty by a New Mexico lawman after World War I. The revolver shows a classic grey patina associated with extensive use in the hand and holster on the frontier North of the Mexican border, while retaining 30% of the original blue finish on the recessed area of barrel and ejector rod housing, 20% original blue finish in cylinder flutes, traces of original blue finish in the protected areas of the grip straps and traces of original case colors in the protected areas of the frame. The fine, slightly aged replacement, shrunken grips display attractive grain and color. Mechanically excellent. A genuine example of a western lawman's daily use SAA revolver.

Details

ManufacturerColt

ModelSingle Action Army

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge44-40 WCF

Barrel4 3/4 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Gripantique ivory

Item LocationRock Island, IL