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Originally Posted by MTgreg
I have a 1st generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter in .44-40 from September 3, 1902. It has the original finish, does not appear to have ever been fired and looks mint condition apart from a notch cut out of the front sight. I can’t find anything online as to why someone would do that. Reaching out here to see if anyone might have any ideas.
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Just so you know…
I don’t believe your revolver has its original finish from the photographs provided. The frame would have been case coloured and the finish of yours is almost a dull black, whereas blued components would have been a more vibrant hue of bluing at that time.
Here’s how your revolver would have appeared, when new:
San Francisco Shipped 1902 Colt Single Action Army Revolver | Rock Island Auction