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Colt SAA Frontier Six Shooter

1ST GEN 1903 Colt SAA Frontier Six Shooter *WALTER SHANNON MASTER ENGRAVED*
44-40 WINCHESTER 7.5" NICKEL w/ CARVED EAGLE IVORY

Sold For:

$7,102.00

Circa:

1903

Caliber:

.44-40 WCF

Atlas Collectible Firearms is deeply honored to present a breathtaking work of American firearm artistry: a spectacular 1st Generation Colt Single Action Army "Frontier Six Shooter" chambered in the legendary .44-40 Winchester. Dating to 1903, this investment-grade revolver features a 7.5-inch barrel and has been treated to nearly full-coverage, master-level hand engraving by former Colt factory engraver Walter T. Shannon of Shannon's Custom Gun Engraving. Shannon, celebrated as one of the last true traditionalists executing his craft completely by hand with a hammer and chisel, adorned the metal with stunning scrollwork set against a crisp punch-dot background. His trademark intertwined "S" pattern is expertly hidden on the bottom of the trigger guard as his master signature.
This museum-quality piece is fitted with an incredible set of antique elephant ivory grips, featuring an exquisitely detailed, hand-carved Mexican Eagle clutching a snake in its beak on the right panel. The revolver retains virtually all of its custom-applied nickel finish executed at the time of embellishment, ensuring a brilliant, mirror-like presentation. All factory legends, patent dates, and stamps remain laser-sharp and distinct, and every single serial number is entirely matching across the frame, backstrap, and trigger guard, including the original number 243455.
Mechanically, the revolver functions flawlessly with a crisp action that cycles through four perfect, distinct clicks. The bore remains strong and bright, matching the exceptionally well-preserved nature of this turnaround masterpiece. This breathtaking Colt Frontier Six Shooter arrives beautifully showcased in a custom deluxe black presentation case with a glass viewing top and a vibrant red velvet-lined interior. It represents a premier, unrepeatable opportunity for the elite Colt collector to anchor their gallery with a signed, hand-chiseled piece of historic Americana.

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