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New Mexico Shipped Colt Single Action Army Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

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New Mexico Shipped Colt Single Action Army Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter Revolver
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serial #122762, 44-40, 4 3/4" barrel with a good bore that shows scattered pitting throughout and with its original black powder rifling visible throughout. This revolver is one of the 650 guns ordered by Manzanares & Company of Las Vegas, Territory of New Mexico in 1887. The barrel and ejector rod housing show generous traces to perhaps 10 or 15% bright original blue finish along the protected areas. The two-line address remains fully legible and the etched panel is quite crisp leading us to wonder if it was restored, regardless, it looks excellent and remains fully legible. The balance of the metal surfaces retain a pleasing smooth gray brown patina with some traces of faded original color case hardening on the frame. The revolver is equipped with an added, custom one-piece walnut grip which rates excellent and fits decently. The revolver cycles properly and locks up, it holds in all three position but only clicks three times when cycled. The cylinder shows noticeable drags coming out of each stop. Manzanares shipped Colts are much sought after by today's collectors as Las Vegas, Territory of New Mexico was a popular and booming area during the latter half of the 19th century. Western personalities such as Doc Holliday, Big Nose Kate, Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Jesse James and Dave Rudabaugh all spent time in Las Vegas. The revolver comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration (but listing rubber grips) and showing shipment to Manzanares & Company on August 19, 1887 as part of a 50 gun shipment. A very handsome and desirable Southwest shipped Colt Frontier Six Shooter revolver. (1D11523-113) {ANTIQUE} [Jim Thrash Collection] (6000/8000)