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Category - Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Antique

Category
Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen
Colt Revolvers - Antique

Colt, SAA Revolver .45 x 4 3/4”, c.1891 Antique, Railway History, Restored, SN:141687  

Description:
SOLD, SHIPPING SOON.......This Restored antique Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver, was shipped from the factory in Harford, Connecticut, 131 Years Ago.
          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.  This example was shipped to E.C. Meacham Arms Co. of Saint Louis, Missouri in 1891 and subsequently sold to the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company whose headquarters were located in downtown Saint Louis.

This particular Single Action Army has quite the history to go along with it.  “Railroad Bulls”, a term for railroad police, was popularized by hobos and ne’er do wells riding the rails from the time of their inception.  The Bulls threw off freeloaders and also protected against robberies and other such attacks.  The original railroad bulls were private detectives hired typically from the agency of Allan Pinkerton.  In the years before the turn of the 20th Century, most railroads took the logical step and formed their own private police agencies rather than hiring the Pinkertons for their heavy lifting.  In 1878, the Santa Fe Railroad formed its own police force with 100 hired guns headed by a local town marshal who became the railroad’s first chief of police.  That lawman was Bat Masterson!

By the 1940’s, the railway police across the country numbered more than 7,000 officers protecting over 240,000 miles of tracks.  During both World Wars, railway police guarded bridges and tunnels from saboteurs.  The “Bulls” were also pressed into service helping the Army look after the transport of more than 425,000 German and Italian prisoners of war that were transported to 511 camps around the country by rail during WWII.

          Railroad & express company owned weapons were usually marked either on the stock or the frame.  This one is marked “MO.PAC RY.” On the bottom of the grip frame.  The Colt Industries archive letter from 1974 confirms the configuration as you see it: 45 Colt, 4 ¾ inch barrel, blued.  It was sent to E.C. Meacham Arms Co. in St. Louis, Missouri on July 10, 1891, in a shipment of 20 total revolvers.  There is also a polite letter from the Union Pacific Railroad stating that they do not have any further information on this piece or the company where it was acquired.  However, E.C. Meacham (c1871-1900) was a very well-known dealer, importer, and wholesaler of firearms located in St. Louis, Missouri: the “Gateway to the West”.  They are also remembered for their centerfire conversions of surplus Sharps carbines into serviceable modern rifles for the West. Their shop address (306 &308 North 4th Street) was only a few blocks from the Missouri Pacific Railway’s office address (210 North13th Street).

          This beautiful Colt has been professionally restored, All markings and metal finishes are “as new”. The bore is Excellent, shiny and bright and an action job has been performed to restore full functionality.
          This is an outstanding Colt SAA that will enhance any collection.  It will ship in the case with the Repro. Badge and letters as shown.  Cal. .45 Long Colt with a 4 ¾” barrel. Serial number 141687. Antique Firearm.
         
Antique Firearm. 
Antique firearms, pre 1899 do not require a Federal License. For purchase, a copy of a Government Issued Identification (Drivers License, Etc), showing date of birth and current address will be required.
     

Beaver Creek Arms
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Objective:
          As a collector of 35 years and Licensed Firearms Dealer since 1989 I have a clear definition of a satisfactory transaction.  I will be paid as we agreed to, and you will be satisfied with your purchase. My goal is to establish a client list of satisfied repeat customers who will recommend me to other collectors.  It’s just that simple. 
          Exiled Saudi princes with secret funds needing change from an over paid purchase need not apply.
Notice:
ALL Federal, State, & Local firearms laws will be followed.  I will take NO shortcuts in the process of a legal sale or transfer, so please don’t ask.
SHIPPING: 
Shipments are made via U.S.P.S. Priority Mail, Insured, with a return receipt. Packing, Shipping and Insurance cost for this handgun is $45.00,
Checks are to be made out to: Steve Clark
Mailed to: 380 Beaver Creek Rd,  Dillsburg  PA 17019
Availability: 
All items are in stock and available for immediate shipment. Please call or email and an Item will be held up to a week with your Name, Address, & Phone Number. Items marked Reserved are being held for awaiting payment or on layaway. If you are interested in a reserved item, please call or E-Mail to be placed on a backup list. 
FIREARMS:
Antique firearms, pre 1899 do not require a Federal License. For purchase, a copy of a Government Issued Identification (Drivers License, Etc), showing date of birth and current address will be required. 
GUARANTEE: 
Your complete satisfaction is assured, see objective above.  If you are not satisfied, please contact me within 3 days of receipt.  Please don’t fire the weapon, safety, function and accuracy are NOT Guaranteed.  Any weapon offered by Beaver Creek Arms is never test fired nor is there any representation the gun is functional and safe to fire.  These guns are sold for collectors and only represented as used firearms that must be checked by a competent person, observe all the necessary safety precautions prior to attempting to load and fire one of these weapons
RETURNS:
Returns must be made within 3 days of receipt. They must be received in exactly the same condition with no parts exchanged.  If it has been altered, damaged, or fired, a refund will not be made.  Packing, shipping and insurance cost will not be refunded.  All layaway purchases are returnable for merchandise credit only.
 PAYMENT: 
Bank check, Personal check, and Money Orders are preferred. Visa and MasterCard are accepted with a 3% processing fee. For Visa and MasterCard orders please provide the account number, code number, expiration date, name on card, phone number and card billing address. This information can be phoned in, or E-Mailed.  All orders must be paid in advance, C.O.D. orders are not accepted. Checks, both Bank and Personal must clear before the order will be shipped, usually a 2 week delay. 
 LAYAWAYS: 
A 20% deposit is required.  Balance is due in 60 days. Deposits are non-refundable and are forfeited after 60 days.  Layaway sales are returnable for merchandise credit only.
SALES TAX: 
Pennsylvania state sales tax is 6% for in state purchases. The payment of other states sales tax, if applicable, for shipped items is the buyers responsibility. 
DISCREET: 
Client information will remain Confidential. Your privacy is protected. 
 

SOLD

Antique: Yes