"COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 143162. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & case colored with 7-1/2" bbl, full front sight with 1-line block letter address on top and roll mark "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on left side. Bottom of bbl has a tiny "44" under base pin and there are tiny British proofs also on the bottom. Cylinder also has tiny British proofs in the flutes. Frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle and it is fitted with eagle/rampant Colt hard rubber grips. This revolver was made in the second year of production for this bbl marking. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 95-96% strong glossy orig blue with a few scattered cleaned spots that have pin prick pitting. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, moderatly faded, strong in sheltered areas, bright on left side of hammer. Trigger guard & back strap retain most of their orig glossy blue, slightly thinned on front & back straps. Cylinder retains about 90% glossy orig blue, slightly thinned, with a drag line. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear. Hammer is not solid in either safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-33877 JR352 (12,500-17,500)"
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