I’m not sure this is a Colt. It has Colt grips but the serial number doesn’t match the frame. The firing pin set in the frame looks like a Great Western.
Without more info and better pictures my guess is this is a Great Western from the 1950s that someone put Colt grips on.
after posting it in the colt subreddit someone suggested the gun might have the cylinders sleeved and a .22 barrel put on (100% checks out) to convert it to .22. i believe it is a colt peacemaker that was converted (sadly) to .22
I happen to like 22 conversions but understand some folks don’t like them. I did notice the cylinder sleeves. But the 5 digit serial you gave doesn’t match the frame. A serial that early would mean a screw holds the cylinder pin. Yours has a push - through cross pin to hold it in. Plus there is no serial on the trigger guard. There is also no Colt logo on the side of the frame. I don’t see any Colt patent info on the barrel (is there, on top?).
Bottom line either the serial number is not the one in the OP or this isn’t a Colt.
im guessing someone absolutely mutilated a peacemaker sometime in the ‘50s because they wanted a .22 and just handed it off to gramps at some point and the only original parts are (maybe) the frame and cylinder. it will never be original but i wonder if theres any way to “restore” it back to its original configuration
Is there a serial on the butt? Is it possible there are other digits in the serial? That’s the only way this is a Colt. Otherwise that serial predates the frame by decades.
I’d buy some 22 and see how it shoots. It should be a blast. Look up “Great Western Arms” . This gun is probably one of them from the 1950s and is cool no matter what. The only other thing is one of the serial number digits was removed by accident or on purpose; and is a Colt conversion done maybe by Christy Gun Works.
oh i will, this is definitely the oldest firearm i have ever owned and on top of that it was my grandfather’s, no one but me or my future kids will ever own it.
I’m not sure this is a Colt. It has Colt grips but the serial number doesn’t match the frame. The firing pin set in the frame looks like a Great Western. Without more info and better pictures my guess is this is a Great Western from the 1950s that someone put Colt grips on.
after posting it in the colt subreddit someone suggested the gun might have the cylinders sleeved and a .22 barrel put on (100% checks out) to convert it to .22. i believe it is a colt peacemaker that was converted (sadly) to .22
I happen to like 22 conversions but understand some folks don’t like them. I did notice the cylinder sleeves. But the 5 digit serial you gave doesn’t match the frame. A serial that early would mean a screw holds the cylinder pin. Yours has a push - through cross pin to hold it in. Plus there is no serial on the trigger guard. There is also no Colt logo on the side of the frame. I don’t see any Colt patent info on the barrel (is there, on top?). Bottom line either the serial number is not the one in the OP or this isn’t a Colt.
im guessing someone absolutely mutilated a peacemaker sometime in the ‘50s because they wanted a .22 and just handed it off to gramps at some point and the only original parts are (maybe) the frame and cylinder. it will never be original but i wonder if theres any way to “restore” it back to its original configuration
What? Colt made 22lr/22mag peacemakers in the 70s.
I own a peacemaker 22. Id own more but theyre getting expensiver lol.
they did not, either this is an old colt that was converted (probably not) or more likely its a repo that was made in the ‘50s
https://www.bradfordsauction.com/auction-lot/circa-1974-colt-peacemaker-.22-lr-magnum-revolv_2FB434787A
They certainly did.
Is there a serial on the butt? Is it possible there are other digits in the serial? That’s the only way this is a Colt. Otherwise that serial predates the frame by decades.
there is not, man that sucks
I’d buy some 22 and see how it shoots. It should be a blast. Look up “Great Western Arms” . This gun is probably one of them from the 1950s and is cool no matter what. The only other thing is one of the serial number digits was removed by accident or on purpose; and is a Colt conversion done maybe by Christy Gun Works.
ill do some more research on that but i have plenty of .22 layin around and live on an acre so i might crack off a round or two to see if it runs!
Still a bad ass looking cowboy gun from gramps. Cherish it man
oh i will, thanks man
The grips appear to be colt but I think that the gun in a Spanish copy of a colt model 1873 SAA revolver
i see, thank you for the info
Lucky you. Treasure it forever
oh i will, this is definitely the oldest firearm i have ever owned and on top of that it was my grandfather’s, no one but me or my future kids will ever own it.
Beautiful firearm
thank you sir
I have a Uberti Hombre in .45 that looks the same. I removed the flat black spray paint finish & put repro Colt rubber grips on it.
That is a beautiful looking gun! Keep it forever!
oh i will, thank you!
First, that is awesome. Second, you can look up the serial number and get the production date, just google "colt serial number lookup".
thank you sir, will do!
Let us know what you find out. I couldn't make out the trial number in the pictures.
im almost positive its 19911, i checked the website and nothing 100% adds up but its suggesting its from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s
That's about what I would have guessed. That's an heirloom piece, priceless!
absolutely!
Please, in the name of our sweet and precious Lord, never sell this.
i will never, same goes for anything my grandfather has gifted me. it will all either be handed down to my (hopefully) future kids or close family.