American Western Arms (AWA) Peacekeeper Single-Action Revolver .45 Colt 5.5in, Color Case Hardened and Blued, 6rd
This American Western Arms (AWA) Peacekeeper is a full-size, single-action revolver in .45 Colt with a 5.5in barrel and a 6-round fluted cylinder. It features a mottled color-case-hardened-style frame paired with a blued/dark barrel and cylinder, along with fixed sights and black, checkered hard-rubber-style grips with molded emblem/crest panels. This example dates to circa 2000–2003 and is a documented reproduction assembled in the United States from Italian parts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Metal Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Wood Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Mechanical Condition: The action shows no indication of damage or excessive wear.
Overall Accuracy: This firearm is expected to perform with excellent accuracy.
Overall Shot Count: This firearm shows no evidence of significant use.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows minimal markings consistent with previous handling or use. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- American Western Arms (AWA) "Peacekeeper" factory hard case (labeled)
Markings on this revolver include "AMERICAN WESTERN ARMS" on the top of the barrel and "PEACEKEEPER" / "45 COLT" on the left side of the barrel. The configuration is classic and straightforward, with fixed sights that include a front blade and a rear notch cut into the topstrap.
It is built as a Peacemaker-style reproduction and includes an SAA-style under-barrel ejector rod assembly on the right side. The revolver uses a 6-chamber fluted cylinder finished in a blued/dark color that matches the barrel.
The finish pairing is a key feature on this example: a color case hardened frame with a blued/dark barrel and cylinder. The black, checkered hard-rubber-style grips with molded emblem/crest panels complete the look and keep the overall presentation consistent with the model.
This Peacekeeper is from the circa 2000–2003 era and is noted for documented historical/legal notoriety involving Colt trade dress/trademark litigation related to Peacemaker-style replicas. This context is specific to the model line and is a known point of interest for buyers who track the AWA Peacekeeper’s place in the replica market.