22 resumed in 1982 and ran for several more years.
22's were produced continuously from 1970 until 1977. (See my review "Colt Single Action Army and New Frontier Revolvers" on the Product Review Page for further operational details.) Get into the proper habits of safe operation with all traditional single action revolvers. They should never be carried fully loaded with six cartridges, even with the hammer in the so-called "safe" (1/4 cock) position. These guns are properly carried with the hammer down on an empty chamber. Operationally, they are traditional Colt single action revolvers and should be loaded and handled as such. The Peacemaker and New Frontier have a frame mounted firing pin and a one-piece aluminum alloy grip frame. The fully adjustable sights are a great improvement over the Peacemaker. It is finished in the same manner as the Peacemaker. 22 is built on a flat top frame like the larger SAA New Frontier. Grips are black plastic in the traditional Colt "American Eagle" pattern. The barrel, cylinder, and ejector rod housing are blued steel. Its round top frame is similar in style and the front sight is a rounded blade. 22 is the visual counter part of the regular Single Action Army. There were also Peacemaker and New Frontier Buntline. Barrel lengths were 4 3/8 inches, 6 inches, and 7 1/2 inches. They were built on approximately 7/8 scale, color case hardened steel frames. 22 LR/.22 Magnum (WMR) single action six-shooters. 22 rimfire caliber Peacemaker and New Frontier were. 22's, Colt addressed this and other complaints. One of the main criticisms of the Scout was its black anodized aluminum alloy frame. They are also related to the centerfire Colt Single Action Army and SAA New Frontier. 22 were introduced in 1970 to replace the earlier Frontier Scout. 22 RevolversĬolt New Frontier and Peacemaker.
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Other included items: reprint of a Wayne autograph photo, George Bishop's "John Wayne: The Actor/The Man," three 17x11 movie poster reprints ("The Shootist," "The Sons of Katie Elder," "Big Jake), and tin sign featuring Wayne's image and quote from the "Green Berets." A SAA holster rig owned by legendary Hollywood actor John Wayne that will be a great addition to any Colt or Hollywood memorabilia collection.
This SAA holster rig was customized for Wayne in the 1950s because his fingers did not fit in a standard SAA trigger guard, was used by Wayne in many films, the last being "Rooster Cogburn," was on display at the John Wayne Theater in Knotts Berry Farm, and was modeled for the bronze statue of Wayne located at the John Wayne Airport in Orange County. 28, 1972 issue of Life magazine features Wayne in costume for "The Cowboys" wearing the holster rig with the SAA on the cover and a copy of a still from "Rooster Cogburn" also shows Wayne wearing the rig and SAA.
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Copies of a 1976 appraisal of Wayne's gun collection lists this SAA by serial number. Copies of two notarized statements by witnesses confirm that Wayne gave Hess the revolver and rig. An included copy of a notarized statement from former owner Gary Hess, an employee/engineer for Wayne's firm DECO, states that John Wayne gave him this revolver and rig in 1978. 45-70 Springfield trapdoor cartridge which was said to be carried by Wayne in tribute to the American soldiers of the Indian Wars. Purportedly the revolver and including unmarked holster rig were owned by John Wayne and used by him in the films "The Cowboys," "True Grit" and "Rooster Cogburn" as well as others. 44 WCF, replacement grip straps and oversized trigger guard. Subsequently altered with a 4 3/4" Bisley barrel and cylinder in.
Dougty (unknown address) on Aug(incorrectly listed as a Bisley). 45 caliber, blue finish and type of stocks not listed. Factory letter lists revolver with 5 1/2" barrel in.
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