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Angelo Bee engraved 1962 Colt New Frontier .45 LC Single Action Revolver & Box

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Angelo Bee engraved 1962 Colt New Frontier .45 LC Single Action Revolver  & Box
Angelo Bee engraved 1962 Colt New Frontier .45 LC 7 1/2" Single Action Revolver & Box

Our Assessment: From 1890 to 1989, Colt manufactured a variation of the venerable Single Action Army with a uniquely different profile. The "Flattop Target Model" was fitted with an adjustable leaf rear sight and a blade front sight. The New Frontier has that sleek flattop design with a rear sight that is adjustable for windage and elevation along with a target ready ramp front sight. The New Frontier was offered in a few different calibers and in various barrel lengths. This 7.5" example is chambered for .45 Colt and has been quite beautifully engraved by Angelo Bee. A Master engraver at Browning, Angelo would eventually move to America to ply his trade after he had honed his skills to become one of the finest engravers in the nation. This skill shows in his breathtaking mixture of traditional foliate accents, relief scroll engraving, highly detailed and lifelike game scenes, and the preservation or accurate re-stamping of the markings. Along with the included case, this will make a gorgeous display in any collection

Make: Colt, engraved by Angelo Bee

Model: New Frontier S.A.A.

Serial Number: 03669NF

Year of Manufacture: 1978

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Single Action Side Loading-Gate Revolver

Barrel Length: 7.5"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the topstrap.

Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are smooth bone. The grip has no notable wear apart from a small defect in the bottom to the right of the butt. There are no cracks. The grips rate in about Fine-plus overall condition as not original to the gun.

Type of Finish: Blue & Gold

Finish Originality: Refinished at time of engraving.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its current metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a Colt branded display case.

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CA Legality: CA Dealer Transferable: YeS, CA PPT: YeS.