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Lot 53:Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 53:Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Antique Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Holster

When introduced in 1877, the .44-40 WCF SAA was intended to be used in conjunction with another legendary Western icon, the Winchester Model 1873 rifle, which used the same cartridge. "The .44-40 WCF 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." Offered here is an antique black powder frame .44 WCF SAA. These .44 WCF SAAs have found a special place in the hearts of Peacemaker collectors, and this example certainly has the look of a survivor of the western frontier. This revolver will factory letter as a blued SAA chambered in .44-40 with type of stocks and barrel length not listed when shipped on August 7, 1882, to Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, the gateway to the American frontier. Matching full or partial serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and barrel. Includes a floral tooled open top/open toe leather holster with holster loop added by the owner to meet the demands of the day.

ConditionGood, displaying a classic patina of a revolver that spent a lifetime "in the saddle" and in a challenging environment. The attractively aged, weathered grip shows similar authentic character. Mechanically functions but is missing the half cock notch in hammer. The holster is very good with later replaced, restitched belt loop.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 WCF
Barrel7 1/2 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Gripantique ivory

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2862
Catalog page58
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