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Master Colt SAA Sns 24 Jul 21 22-Aug-21 This list has info about 1st Generation Colt Single ACtion Revolvers Carried by notable Cowboys, lawmen, outlaws, movie stars, military units, and others. I extraCted this data from reference booKs, magazine artiCles, Colt faCtory letters, authentiCation letters, museum displays, the Springfield ResearCh ServiCe database, info at the Buffalo Bill Cody Center of the West, and other plaCes. Rusty Edwards ([email protected]) New Serial Numbers: 8248, 32139, 115992, 307703, 315228, 318232, 332750, 337435 Owner or Unique Remarks Year Made Serial # Source Characteristics The First Colt Single-Action This is the first SAA made by Colt. 1873 1 American Cowboy Army (SAA) Revolver For many years it was thought to Chronicles be lost, but was located during the early 1900s in a barn in Nashua, NH. 20th Kansas Volunteer The initial use of this "pinched 1873 119 Kopec Letter Infantry frame" civilian model SAA is unknown. During the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) it was used by the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. The barrel remained at 7 1/2 inches. NY Militia This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 215 Kopec Letter to the NY Militia. It was inspected by Orville W. Ainsworth, the first Principal Sub-Inspector assigned to Colt by the War Department. Ringo, Johnny This Peacemaker revolver was 1874 222 "The Peacemakers" by R.L. owned by Johnny Ringo. He was an Wilson Old West gunman affiliated with the Cowboy faction in Tombstone, Arizona Territory. 20th Kansas Volunteer This Artillery revolver was assigned 1874 232 Springfield Research Infantry to the Band, 20th Kansas Volunteer Service. Infantry Rare Civilian Colt SAA in .44 This gun is described & pictured in 1874 235 "A Study of the Colt SAA Rimfire reference book. Most SAA of this Revolver" by Graham, caliber were shipped to South Kopec & Moore. America. NY Militia This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 251 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to the NY Militia. It was inspected Revolvers, A Continuing by Orville W. Ainsworth, the first Study" by Kopec & Fenn Principal Sub-Inspector assigned to Colt by the War Department. 8th US Cavalry This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 266 "Serial Numbers of US to the 8th US Cavalry. They served Martial Arms," Volunteer in NV, OR, AZ, NM and TX during 1, 1983, by the Springfield the Indian Wars between 1867 and Research Service 1888. Johnson County War The Johnson County War was a 1874 293 Cochran & "Major range war that took place in Wolcott's List - Guns Used Johnson County, Wyoming between by the Johnson County 1889 and 1893. This SAA was used Invaders" by Bill Hockett, by G. R. Tucker, a Texan involved in 2002, revised 11/4/2005. the conflict. Movie Prop Gun This SAA was rented as a movie 1874 309 Invoice from Stembridge prop during the filming of "One Eyed Gun Rentals of Hollywood. Jacks," starring Marlon Brando; and "How the West Was Won," starring Jimmy Stewart. NY Militia This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 341 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to the NY Militia. It was inspected Revolvers, A Continuing by Orville W. Ainsworth, the first Study" by Kopec & Fenn Principal Sub-Inspector assigned to Colt by the War Department. 6th US Cavalry This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 352 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to the 6th US Cavalry in 1875. As of Revolvers, A Continuing 08/02/1875 it was reported stolen. Study" by Kopec & Fenn, & the Springfield Research Service. McCarty, Henry, aka "William This Peacemaker revolver was 1874 361 Guns & Ammo Magazine's Bonney" & "Billy the Kid" owned by "Billy the Kid." He was an "Guide to Guns of the Old West gunfighter who Gunfighters" published by participated in New Mexico's Lincoln Peterson County War. He is known to have killed eight men. 1st US Cavalry This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 386 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to Co. B, 1st US Cavalry. Revolvers, A Continuing Study" by Kopec & Fenn 8th US Cavalry This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 408 "Serial Numbers of US to Co. C, 8th US Cavalry. They Martial Arms," Volunteer served in NV, OR, AZ, NM and TX 1, 1983, by the Springfield during the Indian Wars between Research Service 1867 and 1888. 6th US Cavalry This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 425 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to the 6th US Cavalry in 1876. As of Revolvers, A Continuing 01/21/1876 it was reported lost. Study" by Kopec & Fenn, & the Springfield Research Service. 8th US Cavalry This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 439 "Serial Numbers of US to Troop C, 8th US Cavalry in 1876. Martial Arms," Volunteer They served in NV, OR, AZ, NM and 1, 1983, by the Springfield TX during the Indian Wars. As of Research Service. 06/19/1876 it was reported stolen. NY Militia This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 479 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to the NY Militia. It was inspected Revolvers, A Continuing by Orville W. Ainsworth, the first Study" by Kopec & Fenn Principal Sub-Inspector assigned to Colt by the War Department. NY Militia This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 483 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to the NY Militia. It was inspected Revolvers, A Continuing by Orville W. Ainsworth, the first Study" by Kopec & Fenn Principal Sub-Inspector assigned to Colt by the War Department. NY Militia This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 522 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to the NY Militia. It was inspected Revolvers, A Continuing by Orville W. Ainsworth, the first Study" by Kopec & Fenn Principal Sub-Inspector assigned to Colt by the War Department. Philippine Insurrection This Cavalry revolver was 1874 638 "US Cavalry Colts, An converted to the "Artillery" Alternate Theory of Use" configuration and used during the by Stephen J. Perry, Man Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) At Arms Magazine, Nov/Dec 1992. 8th US Cavalry & 2nd US This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 642 "Serial Numbers of US Artillery to Troop C, 8th US Cavalry in 1889. Martial Arms," Volunteer They served in NV, OR, AZ, NM and 1, 1983, by the Springfield TX during the Indian Wars. As of Research Service 10/22/1900 it was assigned to the 2nd US Artillery. 5th US Artillery The original owner of this Cavalry 1874 661 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery revolver is unknown. Colt shipped Revolvers, A Continuing it as an Artillery model to Battery Study" by Kopec & Fenn D, 5th US Artillery at Fort Sheridan, IL, on 2/20/1901. NY Militia This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 684 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to the NY Militia. It was inspected Revolvers, A Continuing by Orville W. Ainsworth, the first Study" by Kopec & Fenn Principal Sub-Inspector assigned to Colt by the War Department. Douglas County Sheriff's Office, The following inscription in block 1874 694 James Julia Auction House Omaha, Nebraska. letters is found on the bottom of the butt of this .44 cal revolver: "DOUGLAS Co., S.O." This is believed to refer to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Omaha, NE. Police Dept. Cebu City, This Cavalry revolver was part of a 1874 724 "Colt Peacemaker Collector Philippines 54 gun shipment to the Police Handbook & Guide" by Department in Cebu City, Keith Cochran Philippines. NY Militia This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 730 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to the NY Militia. It was inspected Revolvers, A Continuing by Orville W. Ainsworth, the first Study" by Kopec & Fenn Principal Sub-Inspector assigned to Colt by the War Department. Earp, Virgil This Colt SAA revolver reportedly 1874 808 This gun is on display at belonged to Virgil Earp. The back the Ralph Foster Museum, strap is engraved "Virgil Earp, on the campus of the Marshal, Tombstone, Arizona T. ("T" College of the Ozarks in stands for territory). The butt is Branson, Missouri. inscribed "1881." 5th US Artillery The original owner of this Cavalry 1874 865 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery revolver is unknown. Colt shipped Revolvers, A Continuing it as an Artillery model to Battery Study" by Kopec & Fenn D, 5th US Artillery at Fort Sheridan, IL, on 2/20/1901. 5th US Cavalry This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 882 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to Troop M, 5th US Cavalry in 1876. Revolvers, A Continuing As of 01/14/1875 it was reported Study" by Kopec & Fenn, & lost. the Springfield Research service. 10th US Cavalry Records show this Cavalry revolver 1874 900 Kopec Letter was assigned to Co. B, 10th US Cavalry, a black unit that Indians referred to as "Buffalo Soldiers." This unit was stationed at Fort Griffin, TX. Jackson, Frank This Peacemaker revolver belong to 1874 934 Pinterest.com Frank Jackson, who was an outlaw that belonged to the infamous Sam Bass Gang. NY Militia This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 937 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to the NY Militia. It was inspected Revolvers, A Continuing by Orville W. Ainsworth, the first Study" by Kopec & Fenn Principal Sub-Inspector assigned to Colt by the War Department. 2nd US Artillery This Artillery revolver was assigned 1874 956 Springfield Research to the 2nd US Artillery as of Service. 10/22/1900. 3rd Field Artillery This Cavalry model revolver was 1874 985 Springfield Research used for ammo testing by the 3rd Service. Field Artillery as of 03/09/1903. NY Militia This Cavalry revolver was assigned 1874 1030 "Colt Cavalry & Artillery to the NY Militia. It was inspected Revolvers, A Continuing by Orville W. Ainsworth, the first Study" by Kopec & Fenn Principal Sub-Inspector assigned to Colt by the War Department. 20th Kansas Volunteer This Artillery revolver was assigned 1874 1032 Springfield Research Infantry to Co. F, 20th Kansas Volunteer Service. Infantry. 1876 Centennial Exhibition This exceptional Colt SAA was 1874 1086 This gun's serial number is displayed at the 1876 Centennial on a H.D.
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