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1ST GEN COLT SHERIFF'S MODEL, 45 CALIBER FROM PEACEMAKERS DEPOT
Guns International #: 100832643 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - .45 Colt Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Turnberry
Company: Turnberry Antique Arms
Member Since: 2/12/17
State: Ohio
Zip: 44256
Country: United States
Phone: (330) 952-0031
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 6
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays shipping
Payment Types Accepted: Cash, personal check, bank or cashiers check, MO.
Description:
X-RAY REPORT: NO WELDING DETECTED. SEE LAST PHOTO FOR FILM XRAY
Possibly the LAST Colt SA Sheriff's model ever produced, this wonderful example is in 99% original blue and case color! This piece came from an ex 101 ranch employee's family, and comes with an assortment of ranch memorabilia, including a note from Zack Miller alluding to a Colt short barreld gun.
EXTRA: According to the writings in "Fabulous Empire", the story of the 101 as related by Zack Miller in the early 1950's, in April of 1925, the 101 had finally recovered from the disasters encountoured during WW1 and decided to go back on the road with their show. New men and women were hired, new equipment was purchased, and no expense was spared in order to make it a crack outfit again. The letter for this gun shows shipment of 14 similar guns in March of that year. This ties in neatly with the gear up for the road and purchase of new equipment.
We have examined this piece closely and are 100 percent certain that it is a true and genuine Sheriff's model, and the X-ray has proven it. The factory letter indicates that serial number 341881 was shipped to the Miller Brothers on March 7th, 1925. Further factory information lists the PRODUCTION date as March 3rd, 1925. It is listed, however, as a blue 4&3/4 inch gun with no mention of being ejectorless. We feel this is an oversight as the serial number places it in 1920 production. That doesn't connect to the 1925 production date provided by the factory records, so there is some mystery here. Probably a spare frame or tool room sample used for a special order. That said, the arm must stand on it's own wonderful merits.
This Colt is probably the highest condition, blue and case colored Sheriff's model in existance. The two piece hard rubber grips fit perfectly and are nearly flawless. All of the factory case color is present, although a bit faded on the side and top panels, and all of the factory blue remains with a hint of a few minor scratches, mostly on the cylinder. The .45 caliber, 3&1/2" barrel has a perfect bore, cylinder chambers are perfect and appear to have had only five rounds fired, as one chamber mouth is untouched by powder flash. The frame has no serial number and never did, but the correctly fitted and plane polished back strap and trigger guard have the matching number, 341881. In Keith Cochran's last book, PEACMAKER ENCYCLOPEDIA II, another no serial number framed gun is listed and pictured on page 385. It was also a 1920 production gun having the matching serial number 342473 on the strap and guard under the girps. That gun was shipped in 1921 as a standard blue 45. Clearly, the factory had a stock of spare parts on hand for special work. The government did not require all frames to be serial numbered at that time. Also, according to Cochran's survey, our Sherrif's model number 341881 would be the last blue and case colored Sheriff's model known to exist. He has a complete listing on page 386 in the above mentioned book.
The 101 Ranch was owned and operated by the 3 Miller Brothers, and its history spans oer 50 years. Details are available on line, but it was the last of the great Wild West shows to close. During the post 1925 period, the troup traveled to Canada and Great Britan. This is very significant, for along with this Colt was included a fitted and matching .455 caliber cylinder. Colt .45 blanks would be harder to purchase when abroad, and that British caliber was easily obtained in those contries. This further lends creedance to the 101 association. The .455 cylinder has a single punch dot on the rear face, and the butt strap also has this fitting mark. ( We have observed this idential punch mark in the hammer slot of a 1919 production 44-40, photo available.) It is in identical condition to the other .45 Colt cylinder with matching blue and correct beveling for the 1920 period.
We welcome any questions. More photos upon request. FFL required for this piece please. We are very open to offers.
Addendum: Several person brought to our attention the condition of the screw slots. The previous owner said it had been taken apart by his teenage son who used the wrong screw driver when they received it from the estate. Another case of mishandeling a prestine Colt. We will supply correct, original screws if requested.
X-RAY REPORT: No welding detected by the inspection firm. This large compoany inspects metal stock, welds, plastics and even food with their various tecniques, using X-ray, Gamma ray and Magnaflux systems. We will supply the acceptance document for serious buyers. and we are open to offers.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes