Colt .44-40 Frontier Six 4.75" Pre WWI Letter

Pre-World War I Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Manufacturer: Colt. Model: Single Action. Type: Revolver Gauge: 44-40 WCF. Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round. Finish: blue/casehardened. Grip: hard rubber. Class: Curio & Relic Handgun. The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .44-40 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed when shipped to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Co., St. Louis, Missouri, on April 16, 1906. Blade front sight on a barrel marked with the two line Hartford address on top and roll stamped "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on the left side. The frame has the push button cylinder pin release and is stamped with the two line, three date patent marking next to the circled Rampant Colt. Matching serial number on the frame, trigger guard and back strap, with the assembly number 205 on the loading gate. Fitted with checkered, Rampant Colt embossed grips. Condition Very good plus. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 20% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The trigger guard and back strap have a smooth bright gray patina, with some strong amounts of blue in the protected areas. The cylinder retains heavy amounts of blue in the flutes with the balance a smooth gray patina. The frame has a smooth brown patina. The grips are very good with some minor scratches and worn checkering. Mechanically fine.