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Colt Frontier Six Shooter .44-40 SN: 181172

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Colt Frontier Six Shooter .44-40 SN: 181172
'First Generation' Vintage single action six-shot revolver manufactured circa 1898. Features a 4-34" barrel with two line address on top and "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on barrel left, fixed blade front sight, 'v' notch rear sight cut into the topstrap, smooth narrow trigger, knurled hammer spur, fluted cylinder, ejector rod, steel frame, checkered hard rubber grips with molded Rampant Colt decor. Matching serial numbers are found on the frame, triggerguard and backstrap. Bore is fair to good condition, fairly bright with strong rifling, several patches of small pits observed. Metal surfaces are almost entirely bare metal, mostly smooth with some shallow orange peel texture and many small dents or scratches, darker gray color in protected areas, bright blue color on cylinder latch screw right side. Grips are good condition, solid without cracks, small chip missing from right heel, smoothing of checkering and Rampant Colt, slight shrinkage, color change to brown or tan in some areas. Markings are typically crisp and readable. Action is smooth with good lock-up. Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm ***