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

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  • Опубликовано: 2 мар 2020
  • 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
    @soylentgreen7074 4 года назад +124

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

    • @soylentgreen7074
      @soylentgreen7074 4 года назад +5

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

    • @10mikemike89
      @10mikemike89 4 года назад +2

      @@soylentgreen7074 😂😂😂

    • @ReconstructedYankee1882
      @ReconstructedYankee1882 4 года назад +2

      Will get you Josie by orders of the redlegs

    • @tsumnerbmw
      @tsumnerbmw 4 года назад +3

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

  • @originalbluebuddha
    @originalbluebuddha 4 года назад +114

    ~"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
      @VictorMarines06 4 года назад +5

      This is exactly what I thought as well

  • @tlshortyshorty5810
    @tlshortyshorty5810 4 года назад +46

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

  • @gunzablazin01
    @gunzablazin01 4 года назад +88

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

    • @11bbasterd
      @11bbasterd Год назад

      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.

  • @AdamScepaniak
    @AdamScepaniak 4 года назад +78

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

  • @notsure653
    @notsure653 4 года назад +91

    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
      @brycewilliams3279 3 года назад +1

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

  • @Haruki_Aznable
    @Haruki_Aznable 4 года назад +148

    "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
      @SamuelBlane 4 года назад

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

    • @normanhorton9898
      @normanhorton9898 4 года назад +7

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

    • @normanhorton9898
      @normanhorton9898 4 года назад +8

      YOU'RE PRETTY GOOD!

    • @IAmBushid0
      @IAmBushid0 3 года назад +4

      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
      @gabekaelin4517 3 года назад

      "Wait a minute." - R.O.

  • @masterhalflife
    @masterhalflife 4 года назад +43

    "The greatest handgun ever made!"

  • @geogodthebat
    @geogodthebat 4 года назад +39

    Yeah, more of Mr. Peterson. Fascinating man.

    • @stephencanty89
      @stephencanty89 4 года назад

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

    • @geogodthebat
      @geogodthebat 4 года назад +3

      @@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
      @stephencanty89 4 года назад +2

      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
      @victortamini847 4 года назад

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

  • @PeachTreesHOA
    @PeachTreesHOA 4 года назад +51

    Just the right amount of awkwardness.
    Love it

  • @stephenfields6236
    @stephenfields6236 2 года назад +4

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

  • @GUNMETALGUYUSA
    @GUNMETALGUYUSA 4 года назад +12

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

  • @AbcdEfgh-so5dy
    @AbcdEfgh-so5dy 4 года назад +10

    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!

  • @Ideo7Z
    @Ideo7Z 4 года назад +26

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

  • @DanGoodShotHD
    @DanGoodShotHD 4 года назад +23

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

    • @Warriorbob-im5py
      @Warriorbob-im5py 4 года назад +4

      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.

  • @thelefthandedshooter5760
    @thelefthandedshooter5760 4 года назад +12

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

  • @SVTBansheeman
    @SVTBansheeman 4 года назад +40

    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
      @wapiti3750 2 года назад +1

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

  • @GenX-Grampa
    @GenX-Grampa Год назад +2

    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
    @operator1192 4 года назад +17

    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.

  • @jerker1015
    @jerker1015 4 года назад +9

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

  • @pilgrimm23
    @pilgrimm23 4 года назад +2

    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
    @citekare 4 года назад +6

    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.

  • @THiZZAAFuRR
    @THiZZAAFuRR 4 года назад +11

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

    • @IAmBushid0
      @IAmBushid0 3 года назад

      I see a man of a culture here :D

  • @hutehund9519
    @hutehund9519 4 года назад +4

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

  • @danhelmly7121
    @danhelmly7121 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @donwise9459
    @donwise9459 4 года назад +2

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

  • @jrrodr86
    @jrrodr86 4 года назад +4

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

  • @celowski6296
    @celowski6296 4 года назад +2

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

  • @PalmettoNDN
    @PalmettoNDN 4 года назад +3

    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.

  • @BrianMcKinny
    @BrianMcKinny 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @GustheGunGuy
    @GustheGunGuy 4 года назад +8

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

    • @stephencanty89
      @stephencanty89 4 года назад

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

    • @GustheGunGuy
      @GustheGunGuy 4 года назад

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

    • @GustheGunGuy
      @GustheGunGuy 4 года назад +1

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

  • @rafer2002
    @rafer2002 4 года назад +3

    One of your guys better shows

  • @bettymaverick1098
    @bettymaverick1098 4 года назад +1

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

  • @brandonyong2592
    @brandonyong2592 4 года назад +3

    great history! thank you for sharing it

  • @mikethomas5412
    @mikethomas5412 4 года назад +2

    Very enjoyable video. Thank you.

  • @m17x4v7
    @m17x4v7 4 года назад +9

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

  • @kyleconger2109
    @kyleconger2109 3 года назад +1

    I could listen to him talk about guns all day.

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 4 года назад +1

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

  • @BallisticAviation
    @BallisticAviation 4 года назад +2

    Great Job Stephen!

  • @droidlittle582
    @droidlittle582 4 года назад

    I enjoyed this! Great stuff! Cheers!

  • @badweetabix
    @badweetabix 4 года назад +8

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

    • @joshuawelsh9022
      @joshuawelsh9022 4 года назад +3

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

    • @beardedbjorn5520
      @beardedbjorn5520 4 года назад +1

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

  • @MarkHansen1990
    @MarkHansen1990 4 года назад +1

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

  • @azazel7752
    @azazel7752 4 года назад +3

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

  • @theeasternfront6436
    @theeasternfront6436 4 года назад +1

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

  • @TheJosh1022
    @TheJosh1022 4 года назад +1

    Great content!

  • @richards.2690
    @richards.2690 2 года назад +1

    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!!!

  • @utpalsarma9018
    @utpalsarma9018 4 года назад +1

    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!

  • @thormusique
    @thormusique 4 года назад +1

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

  • @sandysandy8184
    @sandysandy8184 4 года назад +2

    Outstanding 👍

  • @sonnygunz9207
    @sonnygunz9207 2 года назад

    Awesome collection and history. Thanks.

  • @mikecapps6174
    @mikecapps6174 3 года назад

    Awesome thanks for the Video

  • @blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194
    @blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194 3 года назад

    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.

  • @ecrevissebigeard6293
    @ecrevissebigeard6293 4 года назад +2

    Thank you Mr Peterson !

  • @julioantonioestaniel6768
    @julioantonioestaniel6768 4 года назад

    Great content, excellent look into the history of a classic

  • @ronultralimitedguns635
    @ronultralimitedguns635 3 года назад +1

    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!

  • @nathanb1084
    @nathanb1084 4 года назад +1

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

  • @theiranxican7412
    @theiranxican7412 4 года назад +2

    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

  • @gracom1977
    @gracom1977 3 года назад +1

    Wow! Impressive collection!

  • @kentonmiles
    @kentonmiles 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic

  • @dimscrawl4910
    @dimscrawl4910 4 года назад +2

    cool video! don't be so nervous man

    • @stephencanty89
      @stephencanty89 4 года назад +1

      dim scrawl yeah I’m working on it!

  • @timothyogborn8657
    @timothyogborn8657 4 года назад +1

    Great job Stephen 👍🏼

  • @gungriffen
    @gungriffen 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @unionrdr
    @unionrdr 3 года назад +1

    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!

  • @lylesmith6304
    @lylesmith6304 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for this intresting and informative presentation.

  • @heinzbear456
    @heinzbear456 Год назад

    Incredible! More!

  • @gregvanzant8275
    @gregvanzant8275 3 года назад

    A very good video. Thanks

  • @frankpmoorejr5308
    @frankpmoorejr5308 2 года назад

    Thanks for the history and very beautiful collection

  • @Rustebadge
    @Rustebadge 2 года назад

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

  • @Flyfishtherockies
    @Flyfishtherockies 3 года назад

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

  • @beardedbjorn5520
    @beardedbjorn5520 4 года назад +2

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

  • @soylentgreen7074
    @soylentgreen7074 4 года назад +32

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

  • @jamesbasler1521
    @jamesbasler1521 2 года назад

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

  • @victortamini847
    @victortamini847 4 года назад +1

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

  • @soylentgreen7074
    @soylentgreen7074 4 года назад +11

    “Get 3 coffins ⚰️ ready.”

  • @mr.lovell3645
    @mr.lovell3645 4 года назад +1

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

  • @aaronyojimbo1753
    @aaronyojimbo1753 4 года назад

    Great video. Keep it up.

  • @thegreyprepper520
    @thegreyprepper520 3 года назад

    What a fascinating video. Fantastic history lesson.

  • @jeffw1246
    @jeffw1246 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @josephadams7379
    @josephadams7379 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @tetlow2
    @tetlow2 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful

  • @mypetvelociraptor
    @mypetvelociraptor 3 месяца назад

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

  • @sasquatch885
    @sasquatch885 4 года назад +1

    An amazing collection to say the least.👍🏻

  • @ernestriedl7886
    @ernestriedl7886 Год назад

    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...

  • @lapualapua3591
    @lapualapua3591 3 года назад

    Excellent

  • @FestusBro
    @FestusBro 3 года назад

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

  • @estebanguillen3982
    @estebanguillen3982 5 дней назад

    Great video

  • @user-mm4je1sb9b
    @user-mm4je1sb9b 10 месяцев назад

    What an amazing collection!

  • @GeorgeSemel
    @GeorgeSemel 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @deweyblackwell2734
    @deweyblackwell2734 4 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed your video I love old cowboy guns I own a first generation Colt 44-40 Frontier Model myself

  • @robertrandin9568
    @robertrandin9568 2 года назад

    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

  • @johnnie2388
    @johnnie2388 2 года назад

    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!

  • @Griffonki
    @Griffonki 4 года назад +38

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

    • @yulusleonard985
      @yulusleonard985 4 года назад +5

      5 shoots.

    • @gunzablazin01
      @gunzablazin01 4 года назад +8

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

    • @GamesCooky
      @GamesCooky 4 года назад +1

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

    • @sh0ryualfa393
      @sh0ryualfa393 4 года назад +1

      S i x
      B o o l e t s

  • @mustachedliberty
    @mustachedliberty 4 года назад

    Incredible collection

  • @kentonmiles
    @kentonmiles 4 года назад +2

    Case hardened is my favorite finish

    • @stephencanty89
      @stephencanty89 4 года назад +1

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

  • @KernowekTim
    @KernowekTim 3 года назад

    Awesome. Thank you. My favourite wasn't there, however, I too would go for the 'Wolf, in sheep's head'. My favourite Colt is the 1847 Walker.

  • @eriklarson2066
    @eriklarson2066 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @OperationGetReady
    @OperationGetReady 4 года назад

    great vid

  • @soylentgreen7074
    @soylentgreen7074 4 года назад +7

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

    • @jedbozza8234
      @jedbozza8234 3 года назад

      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
      @soylentgreen7074 3 года назад

      @@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.

  • @patsparks8731
    @patsparks8731 3 года назад +1

    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.

  • @SlickSixguns
    @SlickSixguns 4 года назад +1

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