38 WCF Colt SAA Antique Revolver. Unusual but Nice WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL FOR ANY OF OUR ANTIQUE FIREARMS. PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. THANK YOU. JM

Want to know what hooked me for life on the Colt SA Army revolvers? The sound when you pull back the trigger. No other pistol in the world can duplicate that bone chillingly unmistakable sound. None. Only the Peacemaker and to shave it down a little closer, only the original, true antique, first generation, pre 1898 black powder Colt Peace Maker has the exact sound that hooked me all those years ago. If you are a Colt lover, you already know what I mean. If not, listen sometime and you will.
What I have to offer here is a bit of a mystery to me and quite a few others I have talked to. We all are sure it is a Colt SAA, not a well done copy, but in order for the 3 digit frame number to be correct, it means the barrel and cylinder were changed. The barrel markings and caliber are from sometime after 1878, but still before 1898 so still antique. Perhaps this done to have the gun converted to 38 WCF caliber, or perhaps something happened to the old barrel that forced the change. Please look closely at the photos. Normally I have a policy of accepting returns, but this is such an unusal combination of repairs; ( see photo of back strap and cylinder pin screws and left strap screw hole, lack of markings and others that are barely legible. For all these reasons I am willing to sell this old Colt SAA Single Action Army at a price well below what similar Colts would bring, but I also will not be accepting any returns on this particular Colt and that is for all the reasons I just sighted.
Funny thing is this, the action is very nice and other than being just a tad weak on the lockup, I am quite please by the feel, timing and yes, the sound of this strange but still very nice looking Colt Peace Maker

Please be ready to supply proof that you are at least 21 years of age if you plan to buy this gun. Also check your state laws regarding handguns. Remember, in the eyes of the Federal Government, this gun is a true antique and does not require all the paperwork that comes with buying a modern pistol, but some states do not agree, so check your to be certain.

Circa: 1873
Condition: used . as found antique
Color: gray metal and old walnut
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Sam Colt
Author: Sam Colt
Edition: 1  

Antique Colt 44 40 Bisley Revolver. Pre-1898



Now here is a truly rare piece of history. Colt's Bisley model hand gun was introduced back in 1897. For today's Colt collectors, guns made prior to 1899 are considered Black Powder era antiques and are really the only true antique firearms. Colt did continue to make the Bisley model for a dozen or so years into the early 1900's, but none of those guns can claim the same status of True Antique as can those early, pre1898 Bisley's. This gun is one of those extremely rare Colt revolvers. A Colt 1st generation Single Action Army, Bisley Model, with a 5-½ inch barrel, all matching serial numbers that indicate a production date in the year 1898. The large bore 44 40 caliber is the same as the Winchester rifle of that time and many cowboys and outlaws made habit of carrying a sidearm that used the same bullets as did their Winchester rifles. The finish on this Colt is excellent, some cold blue may have been added to the barrel in the distant past, but mostly this gun retains its original blued finish. The grips are worn but still very nice and fit beautifully and most of all, this old Colt works like a dream. Nothing, I mean nothing on earth sounds quite the same as a Colt single action being cocked. The bore is clean and bright and the lands are tall and sharp with minor pitting in the grooves. This is not only a very rare antique; this is also a great shooter! (With the correct loads and guidance. See your local gunsmith for advice.) I doubt the neighbors on any side can say they have one of these in their collections and you can bet that in a few years you'll see the value of this one go right through the roof. They just aren't making any more real antique Colts, so what is left is all there will ever be. Less than 13 thousand Bisley models existed prior to 1898. How many hundred could their possibly be that look like this one? Think about it. JM

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Please note: This is a true antique, pre 1898 black powder firearm and as such is considered a collectible antique under Federal Law. Please be aware that some states have differing laws pertaining to old firearms. You are responsible to know the laws of your state of residence before purchasing this or any other antique weapon. Thank you.
Circa: 1898
Condition: used. antique
Color: blued
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Colt
Author: Sam Colt
Edition: 1  

45 Colt SAA Artillery Revolver. US marked. Nice WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL FOR ANY OF OUR ANTIQUE FIREARMS. PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. THANK YOU. JM


This is a Colt SAA - Single Action Army Revolver which was made and wears the markings of the Military US Artillery model. In the late 1899's the US ARMY bought up over 16,000 Colt SAA peacemakers and then sent them Colt to be refitted for Military use. The guns were dismantled and then reassembled using parts from several Colts to make one good enough for the US Army. Artillery models like this one all had barrels cut to 5 1/2" and were all reconfigured to use Colt 45 ammo. Most of these artillery models were reassembled with mismatched serial numbers.
The Military inspector marks are present on this Colt = DFC (David F. Clark) is stamped on the barrel. He was the inspector from 1861-1886.
I have personally shot this gun and it shoots very well. The action is in good shape as is the timing. Some original remodeled finish seems to be present on top of frame and left side. Frame #17049, 1875 Trigger Guard #32679, 1876 Backstrap #5520, 1874 I see no number on the cylinder so this may not be the original cylinder nor are the walnut grips. All else looks correct. Bullseye ejector and tube and hammer. This is an antique and is being sold as an investment or collector item, not as a shootable firearm. Please do not attempt to fire this gun unless it has been inspected and approved by a qualified gunsmith. All that being said, this is a hard to find, well marked, mechanically sound and good looking Colt SAA Army Revolver. Don't miss out.

Please be ready to supply proof that you are at least 21 years of age if you plan to buy this gun. Also check your state laws regarding handguns. Remember, in the eyes of the Federal Government, this gun is a true antique and does not require all the paperwork that comes with buying a modern pistol, but some states do not agree, so check yours to be certain.
Circa: 1884
Condition: Used. Antique
Color: Patina iron and old wood
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Sam Colt
Author: Sam Colt
Edition: 1  

Antique Old West Pocket Pistol. S&W 32 Single Action Here is a very nice Smith & Wesson spur trigger, single action 32 model 1 1/2 a.k.a. 32 Single action. These small but deadly 5 shot revolvers were extremely popular as a backup gun. The design and smaller size made it easy for a gambler, outlaw or saloon girl to hide this model on their person where it would be hard to detect. Many a drunken cowboy met his maker after deciding he would beat the crap out of a working girl.
This little beauty is in very good condition when you consider it dates all the way back to the 1880's. All the mechanisms are in good working order and it seems the piece is 100% original. Most of the silver has worn off the frame, but the barrel retains about 85% and the cylinder about 65%. A great looking example of an old west personal protection revolver.

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Please note: This is a true antique, pre 1898 black powder firearm and as such is considered a collectible antique under Federal Law. Please be aware that some states have differing laws pertaining to old firearms. You are responsible to know the laws of your state of residence before purchasing this or any other antique weapon. Thank you.
Circa: 1880's
Condition: used . antique
Color: silver & plum brown patina
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: S&W
Author: Smith & Wesson  

Antique Remington SA 44 Revolver Model 1890 - C1893 Remington model 1890, SA Army Revolver. One of only 2020 model 1890's ever made. Produced as a successor to Remington's model 1875, these single action army models were made to compete with the wildly popular Colt SAA. Remington's dreams of competing with the Colt SA revolvers never materialized and for that reason the model 1890 Remington Army, which was first introduced in 1891, was discontinued in 1896. The fact that only approximately 2000 guns of this model were made was unfortunate for Remington, but due to their misfortune, this very well made revolver is now one of the most sought after and prized of all Remington handguns. I have always been a Colt man, but in my opinion, this Remington SA Army is equal to the Colt SA Army in every possible way.

The fit, feel and function of this antique revolver are all testaments to the quality of craftsmanship and effort that went into the design. I have several Remington models 1875, and can say without a doubt that the 1890 model shows huge improvements. Remington actually achieved their goal of producing a fitting competitor for the Colt pistols, but the country was shrinking. The days of the Wild Wild West were coming to a close and Remington's effort to compete with Colt simply came too late.

Of those 2000 or so model 1890's made, only a handful remain that can come close to matching the beauty and functionality of this particular revolver. Original in all ways, this 44 40-center fire six-shooter is as good as they get. Not perfect, pristine or bought and then locked away in a drawer for over 100 years, this gun has been there and seen plenty, but whoever used it, new how to take care of a sidearm. The gun has almost no pitting at all and very little in the way of mishandling marks. Yes it is worn, but worn smoothly and no worn enough to ruin the Remington markings or the tight, crisp function of its mechanisms. The factory installed 5 1/2 inch barrel has strong rifling and minimal pitting and shoots strait as an arrow.

The lock up is tight and true. In other words, the gun is a dream to shoot. The grips are worn smooth, and have some areas where they have been repaired, but they are the originals and the Remington logo is still visible, plus they fit tight and just plain feels good in your hand. Traces of the original factory bluing can be found in many of the protected areas, but for the most part that bluing has aged and changed into what is now a wonderful brownish patina. To me this is what an antique revolver is supposed to look like. Used, not abused. Aged, not buffed to bare, shiny metal. Real.

I guarantee this is a true model 1890, not a slick remake of a model 1875, as many really are and if there is a nicer model 1890 Remington out there, I would really like to see it. JM
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Please note: This is a true antique, pre 1898 black powder firearm and as such is considered a collectible antique under Federal Law. Please be aware that some states have differing laws pertaining to old firearms. You are responsible to know the laws of your state of residence before purchasing this or any other antique weapon. Thank you.
Circa: 1893
Condition: used. antique
Color: aged metal patina
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Remington
Author: Remington
Edition: 1  

1870's 22 Czar 7 shot Single Action Engraved Pistol Marked T&R on the gutta percha grips as well as CZAR stamped on the top strap, this is a good looking example of an old west 22 single action pocket pistol. Some folks include these small 7 shot 22 revolvers in the same group as the Saturday Night Specials. This old revolver has about 80% silver nickle remaining on the frame and barrel, but the cylinder is all gun metal brown patina. The mechanisms are not working correctly, likely because the gun has some broken springs inside. Not to be fired, this is for collecting and display of Old West firearms only.

WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL FOR ANY OF OUR ANTIQUE FIREARMS. PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. THANK YOU. JM


Please note: This is a true antique, pre 1898 black powder firearm and as such is considered a collectible antique under Federal Law. Please be aware that some states have differing laws pertaining to old firearms. You are responsible to know the laws of your state of residence before purchasing this or any other antique weapon. Thank you.
Circa: 1877
Condition: used. antique.
Color: silver nickle & patina
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: T&R
Author: T&R Czar  

Old West Pocket Pistol. Iver Johnson 32 DA . 5 shot Looking at the finish and condition of this little 5 shot 32 revolver, you might not think it this little double action could be over 100 years old, but it is.
Bearing its maker's name and a string of patent dates from 1886 through 1888, this little but powerful pocket pistol is a perfect example of the old west Saturday Night Specials. Carried in waistbands, garters, vest pockets and just about place else you can think of, men and women alike used these small revolvers to protect themselves from harm or to add a bit more firepower to what they carried in their holster or saddlebags. The nickle silver is at least 90% on this one and the markings are excellent. The action is right on and everything works great except for one missing spring which would keep the locking latch lever in place rather than loose as it is now.
Not for shooting. This is sold as a display or collector's pistol only.

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Please note: This is a true antique, pre 1898 black powder firearm and as such is considered a collectible antique under Federal Law. Please be aware that some states have differing laws pertaining to old firearms. You are responsible to know the laws of your state of residence before purchasing this or any other antique weapon. Thank you.
Circa: 1890's
Condition: Used . Antique
Color: silver and black
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Iver Johnson
Author: Iver Johnson  

1890 Pat'd Russell & Erwin Wind Up push button Doorbell Here is a really neat old late 1800's mechanical doorbell. This large and quite loud on iron bell was made by Russell & Erwin of New Britain Conn. and has a patent date of October 21, 1890. Unlike many of these old Victorian bells you may see for sale, which often are missing a part internally, are broken, or do not have the correct type of operator needed in order to actually work, all the bells we sell at Picker's have been tested and are ready to install and use as soon as you get them. If they are not working , we won't list them. This bell has a fancy brass button plate and when your visitor's press the button, the pressure activates a spring loaded rod that releases the bell lock and causes the bell to ring for as long as they are holding in on the button. You might think the bell would need to be wound up all the time, but actually it lasted at our shop for days without needing to be wound, even though my 3 year old grandson could not keep his fingers off the button for more than a few minutes at a time. I'm pretty sure that if it outlasted Remy, it will outlast anyone.
All set up to install on a standard two inch thick exterior door. With only one hole to drill and 5 screws to hold both the bell and the button plate in place, almost anyone can install this great antique door bell in a half hour or less..... Really.
Condition: antique - works great
Color: On Sale for Mother's Day
Manufacturer: Russell & Erwin  

Original S&W No.2 Old Model - aka No. 2 Army Revolver WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL FOR ANY OF OUR ANTIQUE FIREARMS. PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. THANK YOU. JM

Here is a very good-looking Smith & Wesson Old model 2 Army Revolver in good working condition. This old six shot single action, 32 caliber cartridge revolver has a serial number in the 309xx range, which means it well could have been some Civil War Officer's sidearm of choice during that great conflict. The no.2 Army was a favorite of both Officers and enlisted men during the Civil War. The rosewood grips are in very good condition and seem to have around 85% or higher remaining original varnish. The top barrel markings are still fairly clear and readable, but the cylinder patent marks are more worn, meaning I need a magnifying glass to read those. The serial numbers are also worn, but readable and can be found on the butt of the gun. This old S&W tip up style pistol has the usual and very typical slight amount of wobble in the barrel pin, but she locks and cocks like she was only a few years old instead of nearly 150. 6 inch barrel. Brass blade front site. Appears all complete and original and is one of the nicest old no.2 I have seen in a long time.
Must be 21 years of age to purchase.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a true antique, pre-1898 black powder firearm and as such is considered a collectible antique under Federal Law. Please be aware that some states have differing laws pertaining to old firearms. You are responsible to know the laws of your state of residence before purchasing this or any other antique weapon. Thank you.

Condition: very good - antique - as found
Color: orignal bluing turned to plumb brown patina
Manufacturer: Smith $ Wesson - S&W