Manufactured in 1915. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 7 1/2 inch barrel in .44-40 caliber, blue finish and ivory grip and furnished with a 4 pound trigger pull when shipped to Powell & Clement Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 26, 1915. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line address, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40" on the left side and the two-line, three patent dates are marked on the left side of the frame followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap, and the matching assembly number is on the back of the frame on the right side and on the loading gate. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened frame and hammer. Includes a renumbered to match blue "Colt, 7 1/2, .44" end labeled maroon hinged lid box "ivory" label.

Excellent. Retaining 97% original blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear, a minor drag line, cycling scratches and some wear on the cylinder. The hammer and frame retain 98% original bright case colors. The top of the front sight is filed down very slightly. The replacement grips are renumbered to match with a very attractive color and grain. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine as renumbered to match the revolver with some wear on the inside from contact with the front sight and hammer. Provenance: The Doug Ellison Collection