a.k.a. "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER"

Manzanares,& Co. Las Vegas, Territory of New Mexico 1887

COLT FACTORY LETTER & Manzanares & Co. Document

This is a very colorful Frontier Six Shooter. It was once said by a recent historian that " Las Vegas NMT made Dodge City look like a Sunday Revival meeting". At the heart of the firearms trade was Manzanares Co. ordering Colt revolvers in lots of 100, do you think they sold a few? Serial No. 12199X arrived in Las Vegas on 18 June 1887. Shipped as blue/wood 4-3/4 , in 44/40. Currently the finish is a dark blue gray with some plum color tones in some locations. ALL factory applied markings are present: barrel address, frame patents, all matching serial numbers , caliber on trigger bow etc.... The Walnut 1 piece grips shows use and handling in the old territory. but are not damaged.

Even after 134 years of Frontier use, the mechanical working actions ALL still work correctly. This Frontier Six Shooter is steeped in history and saw the wild frontier up close in LasVegas New Mexico Territory and very well could have been a participant in the Murphy-Dolan war of the same period.

PRICE $5,150

This CFSS , Serial No. 13977X, came out of Texas. It was part of the west central cattle and cowboy country. Originally shipped to Meacham Arms in St. Louis,  it made its way west. It has some blue still present but darkened and present on the barrel and cylinder flute area. The balance is a smoky gray patina with traces of plum showing. ALL factory serial numbers are matching, ALL factory applied markings: barrel address, frame patents and caliber legend are present. The roll die on the barrel is  present and all screw heads are clean and not burred. This Colt was no stranger to saddling up and working on the Range all day and shows its heritage. The checkered and Eagle Hard Rubber grips show much hand usage. One very strong point to be made, this Colt is ALL original parts !

Important: the working action is all correct. It safety cocks, half cocks, and full cocks. The cylinder rotates, indexes and locks tight no working action problem. However, the first safety cock is weak, but does not effect the action! A solid working Texas range Colt 44/40.

We have entered the era where 100% authentic Black Powder Colts are not so easily found any longer. This one is the real deal, and was no stranger to the rigors of Texas .

PRICE $2,950

This is a early "Frontier Six Shooter", as it still has the acid etched designation on the left side of the barrel. Serial No. 6728X was shipped to Hartley & Graham in May of 1881, with 50 of the same. The finish on the CFSS is about 55% with the concentration of original finish on the barrel, ejector housing, hammer and bottom of butt. The balance of the surface is a soft very light gray patina, giving the illusion of much more finish. The screws show their fire blue original finish, slightly faded. ALL parts are ORIGINAL to the CFSS. ALL factory applied markings are clear and present, ALL serial numbers are matching and present.  The Six Shooter is further enhance by original One Piece Ivory grips, in splendid condition and antique color.

Most IMPORTANT the working action is 100% in PERFECT working order, all phases.

PRICE $ 6,995

The acid etched panel of Colt Frontier Six Shooter has seen wear, yet it still remains, just very lightly. If you look at the photo above the notch in the ejector housing you can see Six Shooter, the rest is there but faded.

This Colt New Line .22 is early in production, as it has the short fluted cylinder, and external bolt notches. The ones after 16,000 have the long fluted cylinder and no exposed bolt stop notches. Serial No. 908X would have been manufactured in 1874 and was Factory Engraved. It has the 2-1/4 inch flat side barrel with the acid etched panel on the left side of barrel, Colt New 22. Approximately it has about 97% of the original factory nickel finish, the only loss being at the face of the cylinder caused by firing. ALL factory applied markings: barrel address, caliber marking on frame and serial number is very clear and present. The New Line is further enhanced by original factory Ivory grips, numbered to the revolver. The grips have NO damage and a perfect antique Ivory patina.

The barrel flat has a 100% acid etched panel, COLT NEW 22.

All the factory engraving is clear present and easily seen, still very sharp and present. The working action is fine except the bolt stop spring is weak, otherwise it cocks, indexes and locks tight for firing.

These New Lines saw hard use and in 1877 Colt discontinued the .22 due to stiff competition. Therefore this .22 Factory Engraved New Line is in miraculous condition being 147 years of age !

PRICE $1,850

The dominant revolver in the American Civil War , by volume was the Colt 1860 Army revolver. These six shot .44 caliber weapons were extremely popular, to the point even the Southern Army had them. The year 1863 was a significant year in the war. The Battles of Vicksburg and Gettysburg were decisive battles and it was said the South never smiled again ! This 1860 Army, Serial No. 12431X was manufactured and Issued to the Union Army in 1863. It is fully inspected with all "letters", like H, HH, F and D, plus both grip Cartouches are present.  Considering this 1860 was issued it is in Amazing condition ! The cylinder scene is 100% present and clearly defined, the Naval Engagement scene.

No doubt this 1860 was fired in anger, and saw Military use. The screws in the trigger guard retain all their bright fire blue and the frame screws have a very high percentage of blue. The frame has about 75% of all it's case color hardening, slightly faded in some areas.

ALL factory applied markings are CLEAR and present: frame patent, barrel address, cylinder scene, serial numbers. ALL serial numbers are matching, including the wedge, and in their proper locations. The brass trigger guard, has a 158 year old patina and not damaged. The rammer has some of the case color left and functions correctly. ALL the working actions function 100% correctly, loading, cocking, cylinder rotation, indexing, and firing. It is a 100% mechanically correct 1860. The overall finish is a mix of areas of blue and a soft medium gray patina.

This is a very fine condition 1860, considering it was issued and remains a veteran of the Civil War.

PRICE $ 4,650

The case colors produced by hardening the frame are quite clear, and show some muting of their original colors. but are still present. Considering this was an "issued" Colt and saw action, that is quite unusual to remain that strong.

This is an extremely fine example of art, iron and leather, a la Old Mexico. The revolver is Model of 1877, from the production year of 1896,in the heavier caliber of .41 Colt. Also it has the much scarcer barrel length of FIVE inches. **This 1877 remains in 100% correct working condition, double and single action modes. You might say, this is a Mexican style "Tiffany" grip, as it completely wraps around the factory grip. It is very delicate work with a decorative edge that flawlessly meets the metal surfaces of the revolver. It is 100% silver, and gold washed lettering and symbols of Mexico.

You see the Mexican Eagle & Snake on the Cactus at the top of he grip, and in Gold washed letters, in a stylized manner, the word RECUERDO toward the bottom of the grip. The silver work is of the highest quality. A fine decorative rope pattern around all the edges, the grips around the screw is engraved with the Mexican sunburst pattern, similar to the RM marked Colts.

The leather slim Jim holster & cartridge belt, embroidered pattern, are in perfect condition, with no cracks etc... and very supple. Extremely well preserved after more than 124 years.  Overall the Thunderer has about 45% of the factory blue finish, mostly in the flutes and atop the barrel and ejector housing. There is more blue present, but has darkened and is mixed with a soft plum patina. ALL the brilliant fire blue is present on the hammer reverse and on the trigger reverse. The case coloring on the frame has darkened, but you can see the ghost outlines of case colors. ALL factory applied markings are present ! and vividly clear. ALL serial numbers are matching,10246X. ALL screw heads are fresh, most with bright blue, and clean slots. ALL parts are the original factory parts of 1896 to this Model of 1877.

PRICE $2,950

NOTE: The original back strap has NOT been altered, rather the silver grips is cast around the factory grip.

Meticulous detail is shown, as the body of the holster is embroidered to the shape of the closing flap, appearing closed, even when open !

In Spanish this word Recuerdo has about 10 meanings, depending on it's method of usage.

Most probable would be: memory, keepsake or reminder, or many other implied meanings, known to the original owner !! in Old Mexico!

LISTED IN DON WILKERSON'S BOOK on 1878'S , AS ONLY 65 EVER MANUFACTURED !

COLT MODEL 1878 DA, in32/20 CALIBER with 5-1/2 INCH BARREL...

This Model 1878 is among the rarities of big frame Colts, as it is a 32/20 caliber, and with a 5-1/2 inch barrel. As stated above, in Wilkerson's Book on '78's only 65 were ever manufactured in this configuration and caliber. I have not seen the other 64 and never will, but I will say, this is PROBABLY the top 1 or 2 in condition. It has about 95-96% of the original bright factory nickel plate finish, and almost ALL the fire blue on the hammer, trigger and screw heads. A very attractive contrast of colors.

ALL factory applied markings are present, barrel address, caliber, serial numbers etc.... Serial No. 4845X has a PERFECT working action, both on Single Action, and Double Action modes.

PRICE $ 3,250

PERFECT CONDITION CHECKERED HARD RUBBER GRIPS WITH LOGO.

COLT MODEL 1877 DA .38, 3-1/2 INCH BARREL, ETCHED PANEL.

Serial No. 3361X  was shipped to the firm of Liddle & Kaeding, San Francisco, California in 1881. This is the ejector-less model, sometimes referred to as the Sheriffs Model or Storekeeper.

The Model of 1877 was Colt's FIRST successful Double Action revolver. Despite it's delicate mechanism, it was extremely popular. This example has about 90% of all it original nickel plate finish, and all the fire blue on hammer and trigger, just slightly darkened. MOST IMPORTANT: it is 100% mechanically correct in both single and double action modes. The checkered hard rubber grips are in fine condition with little to no wear, very sharp !

This is a very fine example of a DA .38 Model of 1877, with a unique and historically significant shipping address. Comes with Factory Letter. PRICE $2,000 SOLD /HOLD