^Lot 3312 COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER FIRST GENERATION SAA

REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. S# 90952. Bbl. 5 1/2" with etched panel cal. marking. 6-shot fluted cyl. Full nickel finish. 1-piece walnut grip. Black powder frame and grip straps have matching S#s. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter stating: "Serial Number: 90952/ Caliber: .44/40/ Barrel Length: Not Listed/ Finish: Nickel/ Type of Stocks: Not Listed/ Shipped To: Hartley & Graham/ Address: New York NY/ Date of Shipment: April 20, 1883/ Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 100". This example is also accompanied by an R.L. Wilson letter detailing the information in the factory letter. CONDITION: 50% nickel finish showing spotted corrosion and very light pitting. Etched panel cal. marking is lightly visible. Grip shows dents and marks with heavy coat of added finish that is largely peeling off. Sound mechanics. Bore has darkened appearance with spots of pitting, retaining intact rifling. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. (01-27689/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,500.