The Colt "Peacemaker" SAA

[GetReal]

That other thread got me thinking about what I would want more than any other revolver, and I came to the conclusion the colt peacemaker would be my choice. Much like my 1943 US rifle M1 garand by Springfield, The technology is outdated , but the historical value is unparalleled.

So I started looking around what one might cost. I can't find any anywhere. I'm Wondering if any exists out in the wild , or if they are all in museums.

Does Anyone here own one or have shot one? Know of any brokers with one ? ( My dad sold his original USGI 1911, and i'm still very sad about that.).I'm sure you'd have to take precautions 4 the right load So as not too damage it.

Here's the only picture I could find but would love to see others.If anybody actually owns one:

 

[rockhound78]

Cabelas in Thornton, CO should have a few. Don't know about the store on the South side of town. I have a SAA in 357 mag and had a New Frontier in 44 spcl that I foolishly traded off.

 

[GetReal]

Cabelas in Thornton, CO should have a few. Don't know about the store on the South side of town. I have a SAA in 357 mag and had a New Frontier in 44 spcl that I foolishly traded off.

An original at Cabelas ? In their "Gun Library"?.

 

[kerdunk]

Pm inbound.

 

[troupe]

First Stop gun shop in South Dakota may have some also. Gunbtoker, Guns International, Guns USA, but be prepaired to pay for it. That is why I bought a Cimmaron, but I wanted a Colt.

 

[rockhound78]

Third Gen. I think on the ones at Cabelas

 

[xr650rRider]

If you want better built than Colt ever was...........
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product...a+45+long+colt+4+34+case+colored+1-piece+grip

 

[troupe]

Nice pistols, but I think the OP want the Colt name. I wanted the same, but just could not afford the prices. Would love to have one with a Colt letter that was sold somewhere in the West.

 

[GetReal]

Nice pistols, but I think the OP want the Colt name. I wanted the same, but just could not afford the prices. Would love to have one with a Colt letter that was sold somewhere in the West.

Yup. Just like Id only buy an original War issue US Rifle M1..... Worn , outdated tech, but thats the charm of it. A modern production M1 would have zero interest for me... even though it's brand new and without any wear and updated technology

 

[GetReal]

Heres one.... $3,750... matching #s.... 1886 manufacture.. I guess I got alot to learn about the provenance and particulars of the SAA's.

 

[Geronimo Jim]

Only Colt will have big time resale value later.

 

[nakneker]

I certainly can understand the desire for an original Colt, it’s one of the most storied and historical guns a guy could own. I have 4 Gen I Ruger vaqueros, I went that route so I could use stouter loads, I enjoy shooting them.

My only advice is be patient and learn a little about the Colts, the different generations, mostly desirable calibers, fair prices etc. it’s an easy gun to pay too much for, Colt guys who have been buying and trading for years love the newbies to Colt scene.

Your obviously set on Colt, I understand that, it’s kind of the point of buying something historical like that but if you enjoy shooting them too there are a lot of decent makes out there. Maybe buy a shooter while you’re hunting a Colt. Mine are all 45s, sold a 44-40 in a weak moment.

Good hunting!

PS, sorry your Dad let that GI 1911 get away, that hurts.

 

[GetReal]

Good hunting!

PS, sorry your Dad let that GI 1911 get away, that hurts.

Well said.

 

[GetReal]

Heres a nce example @ $5k....

 

[farmerjohn]

Hey Feller, I own and shoot a colt. In fact I often have this discussion with my self over which one I like the best. There are several things to consider with the Colt. No adjustable sights and staying under IMHO, 20k pressure, with the Ruger you get adjustable sights and staying under IMHO 32k pressure, there's a lot more things to consider but this will maybe get you to thinking.... John

 

[farmerjohn]

You can tap the picture and it will clear up, don't know why they do that..

 

[GetReal]

Hey Feller, I own and shoot a colt. In fact I often have this discussion with my self over which one I like the best. There are several things to consider with the Colt. No adjustable sights and staying under IMHO, 20k pressure, with the Ruger you get adjustable sights and staying under IMHO 32k pressure, there's a lot more things to consider but this will maybe get you to thinking.... John View attachment 1737548

Id shoot BP in this... the way they were intended ... same as my 1884 TD Springfield carbine.

 

[topclass2017]

When I was in Junior High School, my father bought a Winchester 1873 and a Colt Peacemaker, both in .44-40, from a dealer in SoCal called "Els Fargo". (Could have been Elz...). Anyway, they had originally been sold as new together in the early 80's (1880's), and came with the receipt when purchased at that time. They wee being sold by the family of the original owner, and had had their provenance established by Colt and Winchester prior to his purchasing them. Both were promised to me. Fast forward to when my Dad passed away and I came to find out that his wife (not my mom) had consigned them for sale, along with the rest of his firearm collection (mostly early cap 'n' ball Colts, along with a few Colt Bisleys) during one of their many moves, unbeknown to him (early onset dementia) or me.

 

[Fuj]

Good friend of mine has a SAA in 44/40 traced to 1882 mfg date. He won't
take anything less then $5 grand. I know I tried......

 

[farmerjohn]

Id shoot BP in this... the way they were intended ... same as my 1884 TD Springfield carbine.

Hey Feller, I know where you are coming from with that, a lot of people preferred nickel finish on the old mod Ps because they were more impervious to the corrosion from black powder and more easily cleaned up the the blue ones. I also shoot a Allin conversation 1863 trapdoor 50-70 and used bp myself. But after I got older I just refuse to go through the hassle of the cleaning. That colt has had several thousand rds of 9gr of Unique and a 260gr flat base Keith through it at about 960fps and it's still tight as new. The Springfield I use enough 5744 to get it to 1150fps (matching bp factory LDS) and just resize the top 1/2" of the case, no expansion what so ever at the base and easy clean up... just got lazy in my old age..... John