The Complete History of the Colt Single Action Army in One Man's Collection

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4 жыл бұрын

See the entire history of the Colt Single Action Army (S.A.A.) pistol in one man's collection! From the earliest models that were issued to the United States cavalry, to $20,000 pistols with engraving and pearl grips, and S.A.A's that were owned by celebrities, this is an incredible collection that spans from the 1870's to the 1970's! The Colt Single Action Army is an incredible piece of Americana which revolutionized firearms design near the turn of the 19th century and set a new standard for reliability and effectiveness. If you're a fan of history, westerns, or beautiful handguns, check out this video!
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@soylentgreen7074 4 жыл бұрын

“You gonna pull those pistols, or whistle Dixie?”

@soylentgreen7074 4 жыл бұрын

FlamQ Dbltap and he carried colt walkers. Single action armies didn’t exist during the civil war. Just a good quote and movie.

@10mikemike89 4 жыл бұрын

@@soylentgreen7074 😂😂😂

@ReconstructedYankee1882 4 жыл бұрын

Will get you Josie by orders of the redlegs

@tsumnerbmw 4 жыл бұрын

I ain'tcha paaaaaw!! Dyin' ain't much of a livin' boy!

@originalbluebuddha 4 жыл бұрын

~"I'm sorry, all my good stuff is on loan to museums." : proceeds to haul a quarter of a million buck's worth of SAA beauty out of the back room

@VictorMarines06 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I thought as well

@tlshortyshorty5810 4 жыл бұрын

“But that was some fancy shooting. You’re pretty good.”

@IAmBushid0 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty.... good?

@notsure653 4 жыл бұрын

Rons Gun Shop in ABQ NM is the best place in NM to waste 3 hours of your life. Their guys have always been honest and polite. The place is a big kids paradise! They will even call you years later to tell you they have something in stock. I have never had a bad experience buying or selling from him in the past 20 some years.. those places are hard to find anymore

@brycewilliams3279 3 жыл бұрын

They've sadly since made the decision to go 100% online

@AdamScepaniak 4 жыл бұрын

Single-action revolvers don't get much press so this was a very cool video, nice stuff Stephen!

@gunzablazin01 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite part about his collection was how much local history he tracked down. Very cool!

@11bbasterd Жыл бұрын

And to think in Colorado at one point you could shoot a robber in the back of the head much less have a gun on you in Denver without going to jail.

@PeachTreesHOA 4 жыл бұрын

Just the right amount of awkwardness. Love it

@Stigstigster 4 жыл бұрын

Deference deployed.

@Haruki_Aznable 4 жыл бұрын

"THIS is the greatest handgun ever made: the Colt Single Action Army. Six bullets. More than enough to kill anything that moves. Now I'll show you why they call me 'Revolver.' "

@SamuelBlane 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know. The 44 python is pretty dope.

@normanhorton9898 4 жыл бұрын

@@SamuelBlane the Python is .357 MAG, the Anaconda is the .44 MAG

@normanhorton9898 4 жыл бұрын

YOU'RE PRETTY GOOD!

@IAmBushid0 3 жыл бұрын

I love to reload during a battle. There's nothing like the feeling of slamming a long silver bullet into a well greased chamber.

@gabekaelin4517 3 жыл бұрын

"Wait a minute." - R.O.

@geogodthebat 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, more of Mr. Peterson. Fascinating man.

@stephencanty89 4 жыл бұрын

geogodthebat I agree! What sort of firearms from his collection should I cover next?

@geogodthebat 4 жыл бұрын

@@stephencanty89 You have seen it, not I, I'm sure you and Ron can find something cool. Does he have some pre metallic cartridge stuff, like Civil War-era pistols? Colt 1855 and such?

@stephencanty89 4 жыл бұрын

geogodthebat yeah he does. Ron has such a huge collection it’s hard to narrow it down. I just got off the phone with him and we were scratching our heads because there’s so many choices. I’d like to do a video on trapper’s rifles or something from the Revolutionary War. Anything before the 1950s he’s got somewhere.

@victortamini847 4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Canty Some long distance shooting with a Sharps would be cool!

@masterhalflife 4 жыл бұрын

"The greatest handgun ever made!"

@robotfighter303 4 жыл бұрын

"6 shots. More than enough to kill anything that moves."

@bigbossiswatchingyou4624 3 жыл бұрын

Now I'll show you why they call me Revolver.

@IAmBushid0 2 жыл бұрын

DRAW!

@stephenfields6236 2 жыл бұрын

Nice seeing a young man like you show so much interest in the old Colt Single actions. From someone over 70.

@GUNMETALGUYUSA 4 жыл бұрын

Hands Down The BEST twenty two minutes and nineteen seconds I have watched on KZfaq to date. I doubt this will change anytime soon. This man is a gun history asset.

@SVTBansheeman 4 жыл бұрын

I love the collector's enthusiasm and passion for his collection and the history of it all. Thanks for giving him an opportunity to share with us.

@wapiti3750 2 жыл бұрын

Collector's wife: Honey, we need groceries. Collector: Sorry, babe, I'm buying another single action army gun.

@AbcdEfgh-so5dy 4 жыл бұрын

Just love the way he calmly wanders off camera leaving the interviewer wondering what the hell is he going to come back with next. A lifetimes obsession and work seen in a few minutes simply jaw dropping. Oh and there's also the museum full but there really special!

@thelefthandedshooter5760 4 жыл бұрын

Ron Peterson’s store in Albuquerque on Central is an awesome store. Vintage muskets to modern tack drivers.

@Ideo7Z 4 жыл бұрын

Colt engraved is $20k. So, he's got over a $200k on that glass case alone. Yeesh.

@GenX-Grampa Жыл бұрын

My first SAA was a full metal Roy Roger’s cap pistol!! I loved it and learned to fan it pretty fast before I finally broke it. Now I have my Grandfather’s I recently inherited! I actually carry it, proudly! Even when I go into town. Sometimes in a belt holster and sometimes in a shoulder holster! I’ve gotten so many people ask about it and compliment it because it IS a beautiful, color case hardened work of art!

@operator1192 4 жыл бұрын

I love the history and seeing the elaborate collections of some of these old timers. That's what I'd consider some serious life goals. I hope one day I can be a caretaker of some more historical pieces like these as well.

@DanGoodShotHD 4 жыл бұрын

"That's got a body on it. That's cool." Ha! That would have been my reaction.

@Warriorbob-im5py 4 жыл бұрын

vettelover2009 those are out of his personal collection so I guarantee he has the documentation. Colt also kept extensive records of their guns back then. Give them the serial number and they can tell you how it left the factory and who it was shipped to.

@jerker1015 4 жыл бұрын

Get this old timer on more episodes. This was fantastic.

@pilgrimm23 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! I moved out of Albuquerque over 30 years ago. I spent I don't know how many hours and dollars I spent in Ron's shop. I am so glad to see he is still going strong. Thank you. Ron is a WEALTH of information.

@citekare 4 жыл бұрын

I found myself giggling at the end of this video, just happy to see the history here of such an iconic weapon. Great review of a great gun.

@hutehund9519 4 жыл бұрын

And the hits just kept on coming. Really enjoyed this gentleman’s knowledge of a great firearm of the past.

@THiZZAAFuRR 4 жыл бұрын

That’s what Revolver Ocelot used in the Metal Gear Solid. Nice Vid!

@IAmBushid0 3 жыл бұрын

I see a man of a culture here :D

@BrianMcKinny 3 жыл бұрын

The Ben Johnson presentation engraved model with the custom holster/belt, and the Colt Bisley original long barreled target model were my two favorites. Beautiful collection! Amazing, and I'd love to see TFB do more videos like this.

@PalmettoNDN 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video! Absolutely fascinating. I applaud the historian, the host, the cameraman and editor - everyone. It's rare that you see a video that enriches your life.

@danhelmly7121 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for posting up. Love to see someone who knows their stuff share the history of those guns. Kudos to you for the respect shown throughout the video.

@kyleconger2109 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him talk about guns all day.

@rafer2002 4 жыл бұрын

One of your guys better shows

@celowski6296 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME history lesson!!! Thank you so much for sharing! This man is a true gun guru... Love his short history lessons along with props!

@jrrodr86 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome episode! There are so many amazing and iconic guns out there, not just AR's, Glocks, & MP5's. TFBTV FTW! 👍🏼🍻

@richards.2690 2 жыл бұрын

Back in 2003 I bought a 7.5" Colt saa. Case hardened all the best craftsmanship at that from thier Custom shop... It was a thing if beauty and art. At that time it cost $1,400.00 Special order from the custom shop. I miss that one the most. 😔😪... This man's collection is one of the finest I've seen 👌!!! Well done sir!!!

@beardedbjorn5520 4 жыл бұрын

Just casually pulls out an engraved Merwin and Hulbert. Mad flex.

@donwise9459 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I have always loved the old guns. And the historical information was great.

@Rustebadge 2 жыл бұрын

A fine man who doesn't piddle with plastic. Thankful that someone loves history enough to preserve it.

@bettymaverick1098 4 жыл бұрын

Great Presentation......So much info no filler. Love it.

@jerryjohnsonii4181 4 жыл бұрын

What an awesome Colt collection !!!!!!! Thank you for showing them and the knowledge about Colt , Sir !!!!!!!!!!!

@brandonyong2592 4 жыл бұрын

great history! thank you for sharing it

@badweetabix 4 жыл бұрын

I would taken the Merwin & Hulbert over any revolvers from that era. The precision on the M&H is crazy impressive.

@joshuawelsh9022 4 жыл бұрын

Out of all of the revolvers there the m&h was and is the finest one the counter

@beardedbjorn5520 4 жыл бұрын

Machining so tight it was like they were made by watch makers.

@mikethomas5412 4 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable video. Thank you.

@utpalsarma9018 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your wonderful endeavor and the rare opportunity you gave us to see some of Colts pistols and guns of the wild west and the journey back in time. Wish if you could rustle up some time to find an ol' timer likewise to share some history on the famous Remington repeater. Thank you once again!

@GustheGunGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Great job, Stephen. I'm really enjoying your contributions to TFBTV

@stephencanty89 4 жыл бұрын

GustheGunGuy thanks! I really appreciate that. Anything you want to see?

@GustheGunGuy 4 жыл бұрын

@@stephencanty89 my offer for the Rolling Block still stands, but I'm betting Mr. Peterson probably has plenty of those as well.

@GustheGunGuy 4 жыл бұрын

@@stephencanty89 actually, a video demonstrating the differences between the Remington rolling block, Sharps falling block, and Springfield trapdoor actions would be really cool

@theeasternfront6436 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you TFBtv for having presentations on these sweet old guns. Cant forget our history.

@unionrdr 3 жыл бұрын

Just...wow! The SAA Colt came out in 1873, after first being patented Sept 18, 1871. It took about 2 years to design, build & install the tooling to produce them. We had similar things going on in the Auto plants during my 31 years at Ford. Took about a year to get new machinery, then install them quickly and done right the first time. Always was a monumental undertaking!

@theiranxican7412 4 жыл бұрын

I must say, I know all of us can appreciate modern semi auto rifles and pistols for their practicality these days, but my Ruger blackhawk 357/9mm conversion is nothing short of amazing. I mean she ain't no Colt but she will ALWAYS be my special gal. Single actions and lever rifles need loving too fellas

@azazel7752 4 жыл бұрын

Respect your elders! This man is gold! Great video. Awesome guns. Truly a sight

@gungriffen 4 жыл бұрын

Schofield made a mistake going with the 45 Short proprietary cartridge instead of adopting the 45 Long Colt. The Colt Singe Action Army could use both but the Schofield could only use the Short. This meant on the frontier when supplies were slow and irregular ammo would get sent to the wrong places. If you had a SAA you were fine but a Schofield became useless so the Army phased them out of service.

@m17x4v7 4 жыл бұрын

Finally something to take my mind of that stupid virus thanks .

@jeffw1246 2 жыл бұрын

I've been through hundreds of guns over the years and have 37 single action army clones from Uberti, Pietta, and stainless Ruger New Vaqueros. From 3.5in Thunderer grip frame to 5.5 in. They are my favorite ccw guns even though I have several 9mms and 357 snubbies.

@sonnygunz9207 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome collection and history. Thanks.

@thormusique 4 жыл бұрын

Love those SAs! Thanks so much for a chance to see this remarkable collection!

@BallisticAviation 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job Stephen!

@mypetvelociraptor 4 ай бұрын

So jealous you got the opportunity to see all those Colt SAA in person 😅. Thank you for sharing 🙏

@MarkHansen1990 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful collection. Thank you for sharing. Amazing knowledge of these magnificent pistols.

@ronultralimitedguns635 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Such a historian of the Colt single action! He has forgotten more about the Colt SA than I know!I agree with you! That's my favorite also!! As a collector, I would love to have an original piece of history in my collection! Hopefully one day that will happen!

@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. As for my favorite, well I love them all. Watching this video truly made my day. And again thank you for sharing this video.

@dimscrawl4910 4 жыл бұрын

cool video! don't be so nervous man

@stephencanty89 4 жыл бұрын

dim scrawl yeah I’m working on it!

@julioantonioestaniel6768 4 жыл бұрын

Great content, excellent look into the history of a classic

@GeorgeSemel 4 жыл бұрын

You can learn a lot about America and It's people by just looking at the guns they had. All kinds of rifles and pistols. To me, the ones I like are the old working guns, the ones that brought home game or defended the homestead, etc. It's just that I just love old guns! Guns like Glocks are very practical but there is something about blued steel and wood.

@Flyfishtherockies 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that the interviewer let the presenter speak without interruption. The presenter is clearly well versed in SAA revolvers. Thanks for sharing!

@josephadams7379 2 жыл бұрын

I have 5 SAAs myself. Love every one of them. I'm also digging on the Winchester Model 66's he has on the rack in the background.

@ernestriedl7886 Жыл бұрын

The Colt SAA made in the USA is the best revolver with the most interesting history that is intertwined with American history for 186 years. Every collector must own a Colt SAA. I enjoy listening to the volumes of information that Colt collectors can recite for hours with no notes...

@frankpmoorejr5308 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the history and very beautiful collection

@lylesmith6304 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this intresting and informative presentation.

@TheJosh1022 4 жыл бұрын

Great content!

@victortamini847 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you! You could tell which one was Mt. Peterson’s favorite, the target model. He is a national treasure.

@nathanb1084 4 жыл бұрын

That was excellent. I would really enjoy more content like this.

@kevinquinn3763 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. How about an encore.

@droidlittle582 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this! Great stuff! Cheers!

@mikecapps6174 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for the Video

@gracom1977 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Impressive collection!

@ecrevissebigeard6293 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr Peterson !

@garyK.45ACP 4 жыл бұрын

When I was a young man working on our family's ranch in west Texas I carried a Colt Official Police .38 Special revolver with 4" barrel my father had given me. I carried it in a similar fashion to the way you are slinging that single action. Separate belt and the holster in kind of an "outside waistband appendix" carry, for lack of better term. It wasn't to be stylish or debonaire, it was very comfortable to carry that way, and being within the outline of my body, instead of sticking out on the side, it didn't snag on or bang into things. It folded in nicely when seated on a horse or in a truck. and it was right there, handy, to take a shot at a rattlesnake or the occasional coyote of opportunity. I still have the gun. No, it's not a SAA but it is a classic in itself and one of my favorites.

@MegadethTillDeth 2 жыл бұрын

Very badass! I am envious of more than just the wonderful piece of American history.

@sandysandy8184 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding 👍

@kentonmiles 4 жыл бұрын

Case hardened is my favorite finish

@stephencanty89 4 жыл бұрын

ChopStick Pony yeah it’s beautiful isn’t it?

@timothyogborn8657 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Stephen 👍🏼

@mr.lovell3645 4 жыл бұрын

I love that he keeps walking off and coming back with some more awesome guns... :0)

@FestusBro 3 жыл бұрын

I really like how he keep going offstage left and comes back with something precious.

@Griffonki 4 жыл бұрын

6 shots... more than enough to kill anything than moves.

@yulusleonard985 4 жыл бұрын

5 shoots.

@gunzablazin01 4 жыл бұрын

There's nothing like slamming a long silver bullet into a well greased chamber!

@GamesCooky 4 жыл бұрын

You should be careful having 6 shots reloaded in these single action revolvers. You might just end up shooting yourself in the leg.

@sh0ryualfa393 4 жыл бұрын

S i x B o o l e t s

@eriklarson2066 10 ай бұрын

That man has an incredible collection and a knowledge of firearms that is impressive.

@soylentgreen7074 4 жыл бұрын

“Get 3 coffins ⚰️ ready.”

@patsparks8731 3 жыл бұрын

My mistake....four.

@jamesbasler1521 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing your collection with us.....

@kentonmiles 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@gregvanzant8275 3 жыл бұрын

A very good video. Thanks

@thegreyprepper520 3 жыл бұрын

What a fascinating video. Fantastic history lesson.

@johnnie2388 2 жыл бұрын

It's Ron Peterson from Albuquerque N.M! I've been to his shop. Great store, highly recommended. Ron is a great person as well!

@SlickSixguns 4 жыл бұрын

History was pretty spot on I kept thinking that there was not enough room on the counter

@heinzbear456 Жыл бұрын

Incredible! More!

@soylentgreen7074 4 жыл бұрын

“Why Johnny Ringo, you look like someone just walked over your grave.”

@patsparks8731 3 жыл бұрын

The engraved Merwin Hulbert he has is a very expensive example. Merwin are some of the finest guns of the time. Tolerances were amazing. He kinda glossed over it bc he was taking about Colts but MH are rare and expensive vintage collectible guns too. Punch dot engraving was cheaper to do so there tends to be more of them with some kind of engraving (as a percentage). Awesome if you haven’t seen one before.

@robertrandin9568 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome that guy really knows his Colts what a nice time what a privilege to be with that man showing you all those revolvers you are a lucky man to know someone like that that knows all that history

@aaronyojimbo1753 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Keep it up.

@soylentgreen7074 4 жыл бұрын

“I’ve got 2 guns, once for each of you.”

@jedbozza8234 3 жыл бұрын

Credat Judaeus Apella, non ego. Funny how you show up on all these Single Action comment boards. Texas is waiting for you!!! Flee New Jersey!!!

@soylentgreen7074 3 жыл бұрын

@@jedbozza8234 i hope to eventually. Easier said than done. A livable wage job and finding a place i can live with my dog. Only 2 conditions but big ones to solve.

@DragerPilot 2 жыл бұрын

This man has amassed a huge amount off gun knowledge. With an interviewer who is more skilled and a professional cameraman, this presentation would be an archival production.