Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present these gorgeous Italian-made reproduction 1873 revolvers today for a penny-start auction; these are the Armi Jager, Imported by EMF Co. 1873 Dakota "Buntline" and "Sheriff's" Models!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
EXAMPLE A
Manufacturer: Armi Jager, Imported by EMF Co.
Model: Dakota "Buntline"
Serial: 76903
Date of Manufacture: 1984 (According to "AM" Date Code)
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blue Barrel Cylinder
Barrel Length: 12"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front and Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: One-Piece Smooth Hardwood
Action: Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
The Peacemaker clone became a staple in the catalogs of serious replica vendors. The first European-built reproduction of the Colt Single Action Army (SAA) was by JP Sauer of Germany. Its sturdy and inexpensive construction disrupted the market, undercutting American-made competitors like Great Western Arms. By the early 1960s, gunsmiths and job shops in northern Italy, particularly around Brescia, became adept at supplying replica importers in the US. This led to the rise of enduring, world-class gun makers such as Uberti and Pietta. Other successful Italian companies in the 1970s and 1980s included Armi San Marco, Armi San Paolo, and Jager.
Armando Piscetta and his Loano company, Armi Jager, played a significant role in this evolution, starting to produce Peacemaker clones in 1962. InterContinental Arms of Los Angeles began importing and selling these replicas in the US under the name "Dakota." Jager's early single-action revolvers were praised for their quality, affordability, and performance, establishing a reputation for Italian craftsmanship. Overall, the rise of Italian gun makers in Brescia marked a shift in the replica firearms market, with Italian replicas gaining dominance due to their quality and affordability compared to their American counterparts.
Armando Piscetta's Jager single action revolver quickly established its signature style: blue and color case hardened with Italian hardwood grips, featuring a brass grip assembly that sometimes deviated slightly from the authentic Colt design. Despite these minor deviations, Jager revolvers were praised for their handsome appearance and high-quality finish. InterContinental Arms held exclusive import rights for Jager single actions in the US during the 1960s, marketing them under the name "Dakota." Initially, these revolvers lacked a maker's logo, bearing only Brescian proof marks and a "Made in Italy" script. However, in 1969, some Dakotas began featuring a Hammerli, Switzerland stamp, indicating a collaboration between Jager and Hammerli to supply the American market.
Hammerli, known for its exceptional target pistols, contributed to the Dakota's reputation by manufacturing high-quality revolvers. However, by 1972, Hammerli shifted focus to producing the Virginian revolver for Interarms, leaving Jager to continue manufacturing the Dakota.
Contents:
This example will ship with a wooden case lined in red velvet, a skeleton shoulder stock, and 6 loose rounds of 44-40 ammo pictured above!
*Please Note: The ammo will ship separately from the gun*
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Dakota "Buntline"
Serial: 76903
Date of Manufacture: 1984 (According to "AM" Date Code)
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blue Barrel Cylinder
Barrel Length: 12"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front and Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: One-Piece Smooth Hardwood
Action: Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
EXAMPLE B
Manufacturer: Armi Jager, Imported by EMF Co.
Model: Dakota "Sheriff's"
Serial: 79699
Date of Manufacture: 1985 (According to "AN" Date Code)
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blue Barrel Cylinder
Barrel Length: 3 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front and Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: One-Piece Smooth Hardwood
Action: Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Model: Dakota "Sheriff's"
Serial: 79699
Date of Manufacture: 1985 (According to "AN" Date Code)
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blue Barrel Cylinder
Barrel Length: 3 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front and Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: One-Piece Smooth Hardwood
Action: Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
The emergence of the frontier gun reproduction market in the 1950s reflected a nostalgic fascination among Americans with their Western heritage, fueled by popular culture such as television and film. This demand and post-war prosperity created a lucrative market for replica firearms. Great Western Arms of California introduced the Frontier revolver, a compelling replica of the iconic Peacemaker. However, despite strong demand, they faced challenges from price competition and were driven from the market by 1961. Meanwhile, mail-order houses like Navy Arms, Dixie Gun Works, and EMF turned to sourcing their replica inventory from central Europe, where manufacturing costs were lower.
The Peacemaker clone became a staple in the catalogs of serious replica vendors. The first European-built reproduction of the Colt Single Action Army (SAA) was by JP Sauer of Germany. Its sturdy and inexpensive construction disrupted the market, undercutting American-made competitors like Great Western Arms. By the early 1960s, gunsmiths and job shops in northern Italy, particularly around Brescia, became adept at supplying replica importers in the US. This led to the rise of enduring, world-class gun makers such as Uberti and Pietta. Other successful Italian companies in the 1970s and 1980s included Armi San Marco, Armi San Paolo, and Jager.
Armando Piscetta and his Loano company, Armi Jager, played a significant role in this evolution, starting to produce Peacemaker clones in 1962. InterContinental Arms of Los Angeles began importing and selling these replicas in the US under the name "Dakota." Jager's early single-action revolvers were praised for their quality, affordability, and performance, establishing a reputation for Italian craftsmanship. Overall, the rise of Italian gun makers in Brescia marked a shift in the replica firearms market, with Italian replicas gaining dominance due to their quality and affordability compared to their American counterparts.
Armando Piscetta's Jager single action revolver quickly established its signature style: blue and color case hardened with Italian hardwood grips, featuring a brass grip assembly that sometimes deviated slightly from the authentic Colt design. Despite these minor deviations, Jager revolvers were praised for their handsome appearance and high-quality finish. InterContinental Arms held exclusive import rights for Jager single actions in the US during the 1960s, marketing them under the name "Dakota." Initially, these revolvers lacked a maker's logo, bearing only Brescian proof marks and a "Made in Italy" script. However, in 1969, some Dakotas began featuring a Hammerli, Switzerland stamp, indicating a collaboration between Jager and Hammerli to supply the American market.
Hammerli, known for its exceptional target pistols, contributed to the Dakota's reputation by manufacturing high-quality revolvers. However, by 1972, Hammerli shifted focus to producing the Virginian revolver for Interarms, leaving Jager to continue manufacturing the Dakota.
Despite fluctuations in importers and economic challenges in the 1970s, demand for the Dakota replica remained steady. InterContinental ceased operations around 1975, but EMF took over as the primary importer of Jager revolvers, selling them under the Dakota brand. Other importers, such as Kassnar and Navy Arms, also brought in Jager revolvers under different model names like "1873" or "Frontier." By the 1980s, as cowboy action shooting gained popularity, demand shifted towards more authentic-looking replicas. EMF transitioned away from Jager revolvers in favor of Armi San Marco and Uberti models, rebranding some as "New Dakota." Sales of the Jager pattern revolver remained strong for a decade but eventually declined as consumer preferences evolved.
Contents:
This example will ship with a wooden case lined in red velvet, a skeleton shoulder stock, and 6 loose rounds of 44-40 ammo pictured above!
*Please Note: The ammo will ship separately from the gun*
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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