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Colt Single Action Army Revolver SN:12267

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD
Colt Single Action Army Revolver SN:12267
Association to "Bob Ford" killer of "Jesse James". This Colt #12267 is pictured in "Colt Peace Maker Encyclopedia Volume 2 ( Page 186) "JESSE" in tilting block letters stamped on right side of frame. The left side of the frame below recoil shield stamped James. This Colt originally 7.5 nickeled U.S so called "Indian Scout" showing matching numbers ( expect cylinder has been replaced) No cartouche and absence of complete inspections leads us to believe it was a military over run sold on civilian market. Barrel has proof marked "P" with number matched with "A" inspection correct as well. 50-70% of flaking of nickeled finish which is of the period. With pitting and surface erosion. Fairly sharp metal surfaces. Also correct ejector Rod housing and small parts correct. History of typed letter of province from noted historian, dealer and firearm expert "James Aplan" in summary he states. (1.) The revolver was acquired from "Doug Janke South Dakota in 1982. He recalls a story that Jesse James told bob ford if he wanted to be in his gang he had to have a gun that worked an gave him a nicked 45 Colt S.A. His father tells of the exploits of the "Seedy" Ford brothers. Peggy Aplan formerly were friends with "Milton F Perry" noted authority of everything related to the "The James Gang" and was super intendment of historic sites of Clay County Missouri. Peggy asked about Bob Ford Colt and was told it had a 7.5 inch barrel , with U.S. frame and cylinder was cracked. Also the Colt had walnut grips. Jim states the cylinder was a replacement. When he obtained this colt from Dave Janke and it appears to have been used with the Colt a long while. Also that there is blood pitting under ejector rod and on barrel. Possibly when Ford was shot gunned down by Ed O'kelly with a 10GA whereas ford bled profusely. Jim Aplans further states about the trail of Ed O'Kelly and in his opinion of the Colt. "12267 has an excellent chance of being the right one with several other ford guns being known. Included are reprints of "Bob Ford" and Jesse James show at Elkton S.D. Near where Janke found the Colt. Ford charged people to shoot the colt that killed Jesse James, and charged 25 cents for a dramatic show. Notarized letter from James Aplan signed by Peggy Aplan. Antique Firearm