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Historical California Colt SAA, 44-40 Made in 1892 (John Daggett)
Guns International #: 101468458 Seller's Inventory #: Item #1501
Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Clarks Antiques
Member Since: 9/22/19
First Name: Clark
Last Name: Linss
State: Arizona
Zip: 85390
Country: United States
Phone: (541) 233-6642
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 43
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We ship USPS registered mail
Payment Types Accepted: Personal Checks or Major Credit Cards
Description:
This Colt Single Action Army revolver (serial #148XXX) was the personal side arm of historical figure John Daggett, an early California politician, turned gold miner.
All the features of the gun are confirmed by the factory letter; 44/40, 7 ½” barrel, blue finish and stocks not listed. The gun is in overall very good condition with about 40% of the original blue gone dull, but still bright in protected corners. The remainder of the finish has gone to a dull grey with the barrel and ejector rod housing showing some bright shiny cleaning. The frame and hammer still show some muted case colors. There is some fine to medium pitting in spotty areas all over the gun, nothing serious. The original hard rubber grips are in excellent condition, just showing minor wear, they fit perfectly. Roll stamped “Colt Frontier Six Shooter” on the barrel and all other markings are good. All parts appear to be original and all numbers match. The cylinder pin screw head shows some buggering. The mechanics are excellent, it locks up tight and the bore is very good. The front sight is its full height and the gun shows holster wear, especially at the muzzle on the left side.
Daggett was a three-term member of the California Assembly, elected in 1858, 1859 and 1880. In 1862 he purchased the Black Bear Mine, in Siskiyou County, California - it was the largest producer of gold in the California Gold Rush. He was elected the 16th Lt. Governor of California from 1883-1887 and was appointed by President Grover Cleveland to Superintendent of the U.S. Mint located in San Francisco in 1894. He also held an interest in the Calico Mine in San Bernadino County, California and the town of Calico Junction, near the Calico Mine, was re-named to “Daggett” after him. The town is still named Daggett to this day. All this info, and more, is documented, and notarized, by the gentleman who was given the gun buy Daggett’s daughter, Hallie Daggett, in 1955. Daggett's life is also documented in “Gold in His Veins, The Story of John Daggett” by Richard Kelly and Nancy Oliver.
According to the factory letter (included) the gun was shipped to Montgomery Ward & Co. Chicago, Illinois on Dec. 16, 1892, one gun in shipment. In 1892 Daggett was appointed by the Governor of California to be the commissioner representing Siskiyou County at the World’s Fair, Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. John was at the exposition in early 1893 to check out the California displays. It would have been at this time that he purchased the Colt SAA from Montgomery Ward and Company in Chicago. There had been racism issues at the Black Bear Mine and a Chinese worker was murdered. John hired a gunfighter to stop the Irish miners from molesting the Chinese workers. It worked, and the problems ceased. He may have special ordered the gun from Montgomery Ward as it was a “1 gun in shipment”, or saw the Colt Exhibit at the exhibition and decided it was time he was “well heeled” while at his mines.
Included with the gun and documentation is a copy of “Gold in His Veins”. Also included is a copy of “The Siskiyou Pioneer”, published in 1957 with excerpts written by Hallie and John Daggett. A great historical memento of California history dating back to the discovery of gold and a prominent figure in Siskiyou County, California. Documentation emailed on request for serious buyers.
We at Clarks Antiques have been avid collectors of old west antiques for nearly 50 years. We have been actively buying and selling these items since 2000. It is our goal to provide you with authentic period items with complete and accurate descriptions at our home on line. Search for Clarks Antiques in google.
SOLD
Antique: Yes