1920 mfg. COLT Single Action Army “PEACEMAKER” .38 WCF C&R Revolver HOLSTER .38 WCF Colt 6-Shooter Made in the ROARING TWENTIES

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1920 mfg. COLT Single Action Army “PEACEMAKER” .38 WCF C&R Revolver HOLSTER

.38 WCF Colt 6-Shooter Made in the ROARING TWENTIES

Here we present a C&R First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .38-40 WCF, manufactured in 1920 in Hartford, Connecticut. The Colt “Peacemaker” was introduced in 1873 and has become one of the most iconic firearms in all of history, thanks to its widespread use by the U.S. military, civilians and, more recently, in Western films. Total production numbers for the “First Generation” (c. 1873-1940) Colt Single Action Army reached 357,859. These continued to be relied upon as well as “hot-rodded” by the likes of Elmer Keith, Skeeter Skelton, many other lawmen and gun writers of the time.

Calibers, with at least thirty in all, ranged from .22 rimfire through .476 Eley, with approximately half, or 158,884, including Bisley and Flat Top Target, chambered for .45 Colt. The next most popular were the .44-40 Winchester Center Fire (.44 WCF) at 71,392, the 38-40 (.38 WCF) at 50,520, the .32-20 Winchester (.32 WCF) at 43,284, and the .41 Colt at 19,676.

Though Colt enjoyed the largest contracts of any handgun maker during the American Civil War, it had to rely on its array of percussion fired revolvers, namely the 1860 Army until the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent expired in 1869. This enabled them to begin making revolvers with completely bored through cylinder chambers in order to utilize modern metallic cartridge ammunition in the most effective manner. In 1869, Colt began development of a suitable cartridge revolver in earnest, first coming out with a number of conversions for their percussion lines, until 1872 when they debuted what was to become the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army in the 1872 U.S. Trials. Needless to say, it won and became the Army’s revolver of choice. It also became the sidearm of choice for many others like cowboys, guards, lawmen, crooks, shopkeepers and all manner of civilians.

The overall condition is good+. Patina throughout. The action holds all three positions and has all four clicks. The cylinder indexes and locks up nicely. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The interior of the grips around the escutcheons have been repaired and the grips remain solid with use evident with some period chipping around the heel. The numbers match. The leather holster is in very good condition.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 5-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .38-40 Winchester Center Fire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$3750

#247085
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $3,750.00
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