^Lot 4240 GOOD NICKEL COLT ETCHED PANEL "FRONTIER SIX

SHOOTER" SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40 S# 79286. Standard configuration, 7.5" barrel, full round front sight, one-line Hartford address, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" etched panel on left side, crisp "44" forward of the base pin. "44CAL" stamped on left front web of trigger bow. Frame stamped on left side with three-line patent marks, mounted with varnished walnut grips. Manufactured in 1881. CONDITION: fine overall, revolver retains about 80% bright factory nickel, fire blue on screws, good markings and clear etched panel, grips retain most of their factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, crisp bright rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols".(01-29257/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-7,000.