Other included items: reprint of a Wayne autograph photo, George Bishop's 'John Wayne: The Actor/The Man,' three 17x11 movie poster reprints ('The Shootist,' 'The Sons of Katie Elder,' 'Big Jake), and tin sign featuring Wayne's image and quote from the 'Green Berets.' A SAA holster rig owned by legendary Hollywood actor John Wayne that will be a great addition to any Colt or Hollywood memorabilia collection. This SAA holster rig was customized for Wayne in the 1950s because his fingers did not fit in a standard SAA trigger guard, was used by Wayne in many films, the last being 'Rooster Cogburn,' was on display at the John Wayne Theater in Knotts Berry Farm, and was modeled for the bronze statue of Wayne located at the John Wayne Airport in Orange County. 28, 1972 issue of Life magazine features Wayne in costume for 'The Cowboys' wearing the holster rig with the SAA on the cover and a copy of a still from 'Rooster Cogburn' also shows Wayne wearing the rig and SAA. Copies of a 1976 appraisal of Wayne's gun collection lists this SAA by serial number. 45 colt single action army (saa) standard manufacturing long saa revolver 4.75' new in box 854581007121 sar4cc2 hurricane, wv 25526: new: : 1,925.

Copies of two notarized statements by witnesses confirm that Wayne gave Hess the revolver and rig. .45 colt single action army (saa) colt saa the last cowboy 45lc 1 0f 300 talo exlusive new penny auction 4 inch ' barrel largo, fl 33771: new old stock: : 1,780.00. An included copy of a notarized statement from former owner Gary Hess, an employee/engineer for Wayne's firm DECO, states that John Wayne gave him this revolver and rig in 1978. 45-70 Springfield trapdoor cartridge which was said to be carried by Wayne in tribute to the American soldiers of the Indian Wars. Purportedly the revolver and including unmarked holster rig were owned by John Wayne and used by him in the films 'The Cowboys,' 'True Grit' and 'Rooster Cogburn' as well as others. 44 WCF, replacement grip straps and oversized trigger guard. Subsequently altered with a 4 3/4' Bisley barrel and cylinder in. Dougty (unknown address) on Aug(incorrectly listed as a Bisley). 45 caliber, blue finish and type of stocks not listed. Factory letter lists revolver with 5 1/2' barrel in.

Colt saa serial number 1