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Colt Frontier Six-Shooter .44-40 – 1889, NICKEL, PEARL, ENGRAVED, ANTIQUE - vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101147727 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Colt Revolvers - Frontier
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 172
Total Number of Listings: 5131
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Colt, Year 1889, .44-40, ANTIQUE
Serial Number: 128650
The Colt Single Action Army was introduced in 1873 and has been in production through 3 generations since introduction, running through 2012 or so. The most desirable and interesting SAA’s to collectors are the pre-war guns referred to as the “1rst Generation” Colt SAA. These guns were made in a dizzying array of calibers, finishes, named models, and barrel lengths. Used by the U.S. Military from its inception in 1873 until about 1896, and carried by outlaws, lawmen, cattleman, settlers, and merchants well into the early 1900’s, the Colt SAA is an iconic part of the American West (most reading this had their own holstered version growing up, complete with caps!). Various barrel lengths were available, each often being named according to the barrel length as the “Cavalary” with 7 ½” barrel, the “Artillery” with its 5 ½” barrel, the “Civilian” or “Gunfigher” with the 4 ¾” barrel, and the “Sheriff” with a 4” barrel and no ejector rod. The Colt we have here, sn128650 shipped in 1889 (antique), is a gun that Colt named the “Frontier Six-Shooter” and was chambered in the .44-40 cartridge, this one with the “Gunfighter” barrel length of 4 ¾”. The gunmen of the early West loved this gun as they could use the same cartridge in Colt and their Winchester 1873 and travel with one cache of ammunition that worked well for shooting game and “two-legged critters” when needed. Gunners of the West often wanted special options on their personal handgun and Colt would oblige with grips of ivory, mother of pearl, sometimes carved and ornate. Some ordered their guns with factory engraving, nickel or even gold plating. These special-order Colt SAA revolvers are extremely rare and costly in today’s collector’s market. Some of these guns were customized after leaving the factory, as this SAA has been, with artful engraving and Mother of Pearl grips. This revolver has been engraved with well executed bank note scroll and a stippled background. The engraving covers about 80% of the Colt’s surface and is deeply cut and obviously engraved by a master-class engraver, though I cannot find a signature. The Mother of Pearl grips fit the gun to perfection, which is usually NOT the case with aftermarket grips, and they have no cracks or chips. The bore is very good, with light frosting, a few very light pits, and strong rifling remaining throughout. The screws are all in good shape as well. The action locks up tight as new and is perfectly timed. The revolver was nickel plated and retains all the nickel finish with light handling marks. This is the early black powder frame style, highly desirable in this condition, and is a gorgeous example of a Colt Frontier Six-Shooter. Colt Archives is providing us a letter for this gun that will be included as part of the purchase price. We have priced this gun to sell, so if you like the photos and description, don’t hesitate to make the call. You will not be disappointed with this revolver. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 4 3/4"
Bores: rifling clear, light frosting
% Blue: nickel 99%
Sights: factory
Action
Action: tight, timed
Screws: excellent
Engraving: deep scroll; 80% coverage
Trigger Type: crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99% nickel
Stock
Type: genuine mother of pearl
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $65.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: No, Antique
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes