Make: American Western Arms

Model: Peacekeeper

Serial Number: P6108

Year of Manufacture: 2003, ATF Classification: Modern

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Barrel Length: 7.5"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece checkered hard rubber panels. The checkering is very-well defined and shows minimal wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with faint fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is a small mark on the left side of the muzzle, faint cylinder marks, and a light turn line on the cylinder. The markings are clear and complete. The screw heads are sharp and unmarred. Overall, this pistol rates in Fine+ to Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Serial matching hard case, factory test fired case, and paperwork

Our Assessment: This is a beautifully preserved modern single action revolver that pays faithful homage to the classic Colt Single Action Army profile. Approximately 99% of the original finish remains, giving the revolver a near new appearance with beautiful bluing and case coloring. All major components are matching numbered parts, reinforcing the revolver’s originality and clean condition. The long 7.5 inch barrel provides the traditional sight radius and balance associated with the cavalry length Colt Peacemaker.

The mechanical condition matches its appearance. The bore rates 9.5 out of 10 with sharp rifling and a bright interior. The action functions correctly with positive cylinder indexing, a crisp hammer cycle, and secure lockup. The revolver exhibits the smooth operation expected of American Western Arms production during this period, noted for high quality reproductions that closely followed original Colt patterns.

As a high condition 2003 Peacekeeper reproduction, this revolver presents exceptionally well and captures the aesthetics and feel of the iconic frontier sidearm while benefiting from modern metallurgy and precision manufacturing.