Author Topic: Colt Peacemaker (Read 636 times)

simonkenton · « **on:** February 16, 2005, 06:00:25 AM »

Was the original Colt SAA model 73 ever made with a brass strap in the center of the handle, or were these only blued steel?

Malamute · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2005, 03:20:09 PM »

The original Colt SAA'a had steel trigger guards and backstraps.

Some models of the Colt percussion revolvers had brass backstrap and/or trigger guards. Ocasionally someone would put a backstrap and trigger guard from an 1860 Army Colt on a SAA, as the 1860 Army's had a longer grip. The factory never did this that I'm aware of.

simonkenton · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2005, 01:57:26 AM »

Thanks for the info.

44 Man · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2005, 09:24:10 AM »

Many of the Italian clones have had brass grip frames. I think it is quite pleasing on some guns. Had an engraved Dakota once that had a nickled frame, brass grip frame, and all other parts were blued. Definately not original, but quite striking. 44 Man

November · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2005, 04:36:41 PM »

My Uberti Peacemaker clone (Cabela's Milennium) has an unfinished brass backstrap and trigger guard which I've thought about finishing/polishing, but then I'll look again at it and realize it's just right the way it is. I've been hoping Qualite would bring out a Brass version of the Bisley grip for the Rugers.