AMERICAN WESTERN ARMS 45 COLT PEACEKEEPER 5 1/2

Description:
All parts are OEM. The American Western Arms (AWA) Peacekeeper is a high-quality, Italian-made (often by Pietta or Uberti) clone of the Colt Single Action Army, assembled in the U.S. between approximately 2000 and 2003. The Peacekeeper model features Case Colored Hardened (CCh) frames, typically matched with a blued cylinder and barrel, or a full nickel finish.Factory White Grips ConfigurationFactory Grips: Early AWA Peacekeepers generally came with black checkered grips featuring an eagle/rampant horse design, similar to 2nd Gen Colts."White" Grips: While factory-standard, "white bone" or ivory-like grips were often available options or aftermarket upgrades highly sought after for these revolvers.Replacements: Many owners have replaced the factory black grips with white, simulated ivory/bone grips from makers like Arizona Custom Grips (often called "Magna-Tusk" or "Aged Ivory").Grip Compatibility: AWA Peacekeepers typically require specific, dedicated grips to fit their unique frame dimensions compared to standard Uberti or Colt grips, particularly regarding the grip frame screw location.Features of the AWA PeacekeeperAction: The Peacekeeper is known for having a "factory-tuned" action.Quality: They are renowned as some of the closest replicas to the original Colt, often surpassing the standard Italian imports in finish and smoothness.Markings: The barrel is stamped "AMERICAN WESTERN ARMS / PEACEKEEPER .45 COLT / AWA ITALY". american western arms peacekeeper sued by colt firearms +5 Colt Firearms sued American Western Arms (AWA) over the "Peacekeeper" revolver due to trademark infringement and trade dress violations. The lawsuit, New Colt Holding Corp. v. RJG Holdings of Florida, Inc., focused on the name similarity to Colt’s "Peacemaker" and the use of grips designed to look too similar to Colt's, leading to a settlement that halted AWA's production.Key Details of the Case:Trademark Infringement: Colt successfully argued that "Peacekeeper" was too similar to their protected "Peacemaker" trademark.Trade Dress Infringement: The design and marketing, including the grips and logos used by AWA, were considered too close to Colt’s iconic Single Action Army (SAA) revolvers.Outcome: The lawsuit forced AWA to change its products or cease production of the infringing models.Legacy: Despite the lawsuit, AWA Peacekeepers were generally considered high-quality clones, with many being manufactured in Italy and finished in the U.S..The legal action targeted the branding and visual identity (trade dress) rather than the, by then, long-expired patents for the revolver's mechanical design.
 

Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: AMERICAN WESTERN ARMS
Model: PEACEKEEPER
Condition: MINT
Bore Condition: MINT

Price: $1,795.00
Shipping: $100.00