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Colt Frontier Six Shooter – 1885, FACTORY LETTER, ALL MATCHING #’S, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101167257 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen
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: 171
Total Number of Listings: 5128
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 1885/1890, .44-40
Serial Number: 114454
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 antique black powder frame guns built before 1900. 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. The Colt we have here, sn114454 serial numbered in 1885 and shipped in 1890 (antique), is the “Frontier Six-Shooter” and was chambered in the .44-40 cartridge. The gunmen of the early West loved this gun as they could use the same cartridge in the Colt and their Winchester 1873 and travel with one cache of ammunition. We have thoroughly examined this Peacemaker inside and out and have photographed all pertinent stampings and parts. EVERY PART OF THIS GUN IS PROPER AND ORIGINAL TO THE GUN, including the awesome conditioned grips. THIS COLT IS PARTICULARLY INTERESTING IN THAT IT HAS GOVERNMENT STAMPINGS ON A CIVILIAN SHIPPED PISTOL. The frame is stamped with DFC, David F. Clark’s mark who was a government inspector for U.S. Cavalary revolvers. At times, Colt made parts and revolvers for the military and the military returned the guns or parts as “surplus” or overruns for the contract. These parts went through the military inspection process and received the “DFC” stamp on the frame and subsequently the parts were used to build civilian revolvers. THIS IS ONE OF THOSE GUNS. The “G” stamp on the butt and trigger guard was the Colt inspector stamp for government destined revolvers. The right rear of the frame is stamped with a “u”, as is the rear of the cylinder. Under the trigger guard on the frame is stamped the assembly number “905”, the same on the loading gate. Upon removal of the ejector shroud we find the caliber marking “44” as well as original barrel blue in the protected area. We know the 20th century history of this Colt and it spent a lot of time in a holster. Upon close examination, we believe this Colt was originally shipped with a blued frame (as noted in the accompanying Colt Archive letter), which is very uncommon. Blued frame Colt SAA revolvers did not have case hardened receivers or hammers, but instead the action was Colt blue, the top of the hammer was blued, and the sides left silver as machined. That is the case with this Colt. In addition, looking at the sides of the frame in protected areas, the top strap of the frame, the front of the frame, and the barrel under the ejector shroud, we see original Colt finish. The gun appears to have become pitted in the holster and at a later date the past owner rubbed the pitted areas with cold blue. 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. This is the early black powder frame, highly desirable in this condition, with the rarities of U.S. Cavalry stampings and factory blued frame, and is a gorgeous example of a Wild West Colt Frontier Six-Shooter. Colt Archives letter included with the purchase. We will also include the 1930’s vintage L.A California made holster with the purchase. 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: strong rifling
Sights: fixed factory
Action
Action: tight
Case Color: blued
Screws: excellent
Engraving: lettering and stamps still strong
Trigger Type: crisp
Stock
Type: original eagle grips; serial numbered
Checkering Condition: excellent
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. 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 $45.00 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