
Description
REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. S# 96956. Bbl. 7 1/2" with Hartford address and etched panel cal. marking. 6-shot fluted cyl. Blue and case colored finish. Black powder frame. Frame, grip straps, and cyl. have matching S#s. 1-piece walnut grip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter stating: "Serial Number: 96956/ Caliber: .44/40/ Barrel Length: Not listed/ Finish: Blue/ Type of Stocks: Not Listed/ Shipped To: J.P. Moores Sons/ Address: New York NY/ Date of Shipment: September 13, 1883/ Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 25". CONDITION: bbl. and ejector housing retain 30% dull fading blue with slightly weakened etched panel cal. marking. Action and grip straps have largely faded to gray with scattered spots of light pitting. Cyl. shows numerous small dents. Heavily sanded and refinished grip have spots of darkened appearance with remaining dents and scratches. Action shows wear with slow timing, cyl. does not latch when slowly cocked. Bore has dark frosted appearance with moderately worn rifling. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. (01-27627/DS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.
Buyer's Premium
26%
COLT FIRST GENERATION FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SAA
Estimate $5,000-$8,000
Starting Price
$2,500
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
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POULIN'S PREMIER FIREARMS AUCTION, FEB 28TH
Feb 28, 2026 10:00 AM ESTFairfield, ME, United States
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