Colt Frontier Six Shooter 3rd Gen Single Action Army .44-40 Revolver 2009
SOLD FOR: $1,936.00
LSB#: LSB260505HE034
Make: Colt
Model: Frontier Six Shooter, 3rd Gen
Serial Number: S59848A
Year of Manufacture: 2009 / Modern
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with 6-Shot Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is etched “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871” / “” JULY. 2,–72.” / “” JAN. 19, –75.”. The bottom of the frame is marked with the serial number. The loading gate arm and the face of the cylinder are marked with “848”. The rear of the cylinder is marked with “.44-40”. The front of the cylinder is marked “848”.
Barrel Length: 7.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch in the top strap which is visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece black checkered panels with eagle and shield motif and Rampant Colt logo at the top. There is minor handling wear and scratches. The checkering remains sharp and defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case-Colored
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a couple of minor erosion spots in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is light handling wear. There is minor thinning at the muzzle. There is a spot of oxidation on the backstrap. The case-color is vibrant. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army was introduced in 1873 and became one of the most recognizable American revolvers, serving military, law-enforcement, ranching, and civilian users throughout the late 19th century. Colt applied the Frontier Six Shooter designation to Single Action Army revolvers chambered in .44-40 Winchester, allowing owners to carry a revolver and Winchester lever-action rifle using the same cartridge. The traditional etched barrel panel became one of the most distinctive markings associated with this chambering. Third Generation Single Action Army production began in 1976 and continued Colt’s classic solid-frame design with modern manufacturing methods while retaining the traditional fixed sights, side loading gate, manual ejector, and four-click hammer action. This 2009 example combines the historic .44-40 chambering with the long 7 1/2″ barrel and black eagle-pattern stocks for a configuration closely associated with Colt’s frontier-era revolvers.
This Frontier Six Shooter retains approximately 97% of its original finish, with only light handling wear, minor muzzle thinning, and a small oxidation spot on the backstrap. The case coloring remains vibrant, the black checkered stocks are in Fine condition, and the action functions correctly. Its bright bore retains sharp rifling, though a few minor erosion spots are present. The matching abbreviated numbers on the cylinder and loading-gate assembly, traditional 7 1/2″ barrel, and desirable .44-40 chambering make this an appealing modern Colt for the Single Action Army collector or enthusiast. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY