Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout us
Log InCreate Account
Rock Island Auction CompanyRock Island Auction Company
Contact us
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
Locations
Bedford, TX
3600 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021, USA
Rock Island, IL
7819 42nd Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
Hours
Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Navigation
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout usAccount
More Info
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyJob postings & CareersOrder a catalogContact
Social media
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
Disconnected
Unable to connect to live update server, attempting reconnection. If this persists, please try refreshing your browser.
Disconnected state indicated by at top of page. If you cannot see this icon, you are connected.
Rock Island Auction Company
Hello.
Please Log In, or .

Home
Auctions
Consignment
Latest
FAQ
About us

  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 66

Lot 66:Colt SAA Revolver Attributed to Actor Gene Barry 'Bat Masterson

September 7th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 66

Lot 66:Colt SAA Revolver Attributed to Actor Gene Barry 'Bat Masterson

September 7th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
Price Realized:
Login to viewLogin to view
Price obfuscated
Estimated Price$4,000 - $6,000
Log In to use Wishlists
Share

Antique Black Powder Frame Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Holster Attributed to Hollywood Actor Gene Barry for the Television Series "Bat Masterson"

Frame manufactured in 1894. According to an undated letter signed by purported Hollywood gun coach and trick shooter Johnny Thunder, this Colt SAA and included Arvo Ojala holster were used by actor Gene Barry (1919-2009) in the television series "Bat Masterson" (1958-1961). The production studios rented this gun from the costume and prop company Stembridge. The frame has the letter "S," which indicated Stembridge, stamped above the serial number. The back of the holster is stamped "STEMBRIDGE/GUN RENTALS." With the exception of matching serial numbers on the frame and trigger guard and illegible back strap number, the revolver lacks Colt markings. Fitted with Franzite plastic "stag" grips. Comes with a "Bat Masterson" comic book featuring Gene Barry in character holding a SAA on the cover. Barry was notable for his leading roles in the films "The Atomic City" (1952) and "The War of The Worlds" (1953) and his portrayal of the title characters in the TV series "Bat Masterson" and "Burke's Law" (1963-1966; revival series 1994-1995) and reprised his role as Bat Masterson in the TV movie "The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw" (1991).

ConditionFair as modified with barrel shortened and replated/refinished. The cylinder retains nearly 98% of the nickel finish and the remaining surfaces retain 30% of the blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. The undersized grips and cylinder pin release screw are replacements. The action is fully functional, but the barrel gauges at approximately .44 caliber (cylinder .38 WCF). The holster is very good with some minor handling/storage marks.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge38-40 WCF
Barrel3 5/8 inch round
Finishblue/nickel
Gripplastic

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views8577
Catalog page37
Find MoreRelated Items
Lot 24Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Holster
View Lot
Lot 1071Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver
View Lot
Lot 3167Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Letter
View Lot
Lot 194SN 56 Antique Pinched Frame Colt Single Action Army Revolver
View Lot
Show More