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1879 Fine Colt Etched Panel Single Action Army Revolver w/ Factory Letter
Guns International #: 100898089 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: timetoletgo
Company: Southern Ohio Gun
Member Since: 8/8/17
First Name: Phillip
Last Name: Flannagan
State: Ohio
Zip: 45036
Country: United States
Phone: (513) 706-2565
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 20
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cash, Check, Certified Check, Money Order, Postal Money Order
Description:
Manufactured 1879. Serial number 50637. According to the factory letter, this gun was shipped on January 31st, 1879 to Spies Kissam & Co., New York with blue finish, barrel and stocks not listed, in caliber .44-40. Letter notes not listed is usually an occasion of a 7 1/2" barrel and walnut stocks as these were considered standard issue for that time. This was only the second year of production of the Colt Frontier Six Shooter with etched panel on barrel. Revolver has all matching numbers on frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and stamped on bottom of barrel under ejector assembly. This was an early standard finish blued gun with case colored frame and one piece varnished walnut grips. This revolver is all original with all early features such as slant single line barrel address, forward frame screw, donut style ejector rod head. Matching serial number can be found in pencil inside the grip back strap channel. Grips retain approximately 75% original varnish on the left side with two kill notches, right side retains approximately 20% original varnish, no cracks, original finish. Other early features include the underline hammer spur, and beveled cylinder. This fine, early revolver features a near-perfect etched panel. Barrel is basically a mix of blue-brown-grey patina. Frame is likewise brown patina with a little forward light salt and pepper finish forward of cylinder. Cylinder is soft brown patina. Nice traces of original finish on back strap and hidden recesses of ejector rod housing. Action lines up perfectly. Locks up tight. Hammer spring seems a bit weak. Strong bore with very minor black powder corrosion. Overall a very clean, early etched panel in scarce factory blue finish.
Please look at all pictures and judge for yourself. Please pardon the glare and reflection on some of the photo's. Items with high shine are difficult to take pictures of.
Please email me with any questions before . I can not retract bids after they are placed. We must have payment and a copy of your FFL or C&R before we can ship. No sales to areas that are not permitted. It your responsibility to know your local laws. Shipping is a flat rate to the lower 48 states. If sales are legal to Hawaii and Alaska for this item, please email us for a shipping quote.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Frontier
Serial Number: 50637