Factory Engraved Colt Frontier Six-Shooter SAA .44-40 WCF Revolver, 1986
SOLD FOR: $2,913.00
WOA#: WY240415EH034
Make: Colt
Model: Frontier Six Shooter, 3rd Generation, Factory Engraved.
Serial Number: SA67684
Year of Manufacture: 1986, (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Action Type: 6-Shot Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. The top of the barrel is marked “+COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.+”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “44” in front of the cylinder pin head. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / ” JULY. 2,-72. / ” JAN. 19,75.”. The underside of the frame at the grip frame, the left side of the upper and lower grip frame straps (under the left grip) are marked “SA67684”. The inside rear face of the loading gate is marked “684”. The front face of the cylinder is marked “7684”, the rear face “44-40”. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP”, the right rear “K”, the right front is marked “H” and the right-rear “*”. The inside of each grip panel is marked with “CS2653” and “67684” in black marker. The revolver has Colt factory foliate scroll engraving. The left of the frontstrap is stamped “COLT ENG”.
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-circle blade. The rear sight is a square groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels with smooth diamonds at their centers, fancy carved borders and silver Colt medallions at their tops. The grips have only a few minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor scuffs, most notable on the butt. Otherwise, there is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has barely perceptible play on each chamber. The trigger pull is crisp. This revolver has a fixed cylinder bushing but has a “black powder” frame, with the cylinder pin retained by a screw, rather than a sprung cross-bar. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Produced in 1986, this is a beautifully engraved Colt Frontier Six Shooter, the same as their iconic Single Action Army, but chambered for Winchester’s popular .44-40 cartridge. It is interesting in that it is a 3rd Generation revolver with a mix of features, having a fixed cylinder bushing paired with a “black powder” frame. Its gorgeous metal finish and factory engraving are set off by its factory deluxe carved and checkered walnut grips. The revolver is in Excellent condition and presents well. This is a great firearm to add to any collection in America. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
