Wells Fargo marked revolver

tandmtigger

April 12, 2014 06:24

I know there are a lot of fakes out there. I would like to find out how to authenticate this gun. It is a Colt (police positive) #243591 marked W F C O on the butt of the grip frame. Thank you in advance for any guidance.

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  nmyers

  April 12, 2014 08:05

  From Wells Fargo bank website:
  
  "10. How do I know if the Wells Fargo markings on an antique shotgun are real?
  
  "Wells Fargo" marked shotguns have become a problem among collectors of antique firearms. In general, each town's Well Fargo Agent bought weapons from local stores carrying whatever was available - it was not a central headquarters function. Just as with companies today, Wells Fargo's offices did not keep outdated records. Therefore, there are no comprehensive lists of Wells Fargo firearms.
  
  Additionally, in recent years, many people have added "Wells Fargo" to actual antique weapons. All of this makes it very difficult to know whether any shotgun currently for sale was or was not used by Wells Fargo, regardless of the markings. For further information, you may check the book by James Bartz, Company Property, (the Westbound Stage, 1993), for sale at http://www.westboundstage.com. "
  
  It's safe to assume that any Colt Police Positive with a WF stamp has fake markings.
  
  Neal

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