Previous trademark and importer 1999-2004, and located in Delray Beach, FL. During late 2004, the remaining assets of this company were sold and a new company was established as AWA USA in Hialeah, FL. SAA revolver components were manufactured in the former Armi San Marco factory in Italy (now AWA International, Inc.), and assembled in the U.S.
Please refer to AWA USA Inc. listing for guns imported between 2004 and 2020.
AWA International Inc. purchased American Western Arms, Inc. in 2000, along with Classic Old West Styles (COWS) and Millenium Leather.
Please refer to the Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms (also available online) for more information and prices on American Western Arms' lineup of modern black powder models.
AWA International Inc. purchased American Western Arms, Inc. in 2000, along with Classic Old West Styles (COWS) and Millenium Leather.
Please refer to the Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms (also available online) for more information and prices on American Western Arms' lineup of modern black powder models.
AMERICAN WESTERN ARMS, INC. Models
REVOLVERS: CARTRIDGE CONVERSIONS & OPEN TOP - 1851 NAVY RICHARDS-TYPE CARTRIDGE CONVERSION
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.38 Spl., .38 LC, or .44-40 WCF cal., 5 1/2 or 7 1/2 in. octagon barrel, color case hardened frame and hammer. Disc. 2000.
REVOLVERS: CARTRIDGE CONVERSIONS & OPEN TOP - 1860 ARMY RICHARDS-TYPE CARTRIDGE CONVERSION
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.38 Spl., .38 LC, or .44-40 WCF cal., 5 1/2 or 8 in. round barrel, color case hardened frame and hammer. Disc. 2000.
REVOLVERS: CARTRIDGE CONVERSIONS & OPEN TOP - 1861 NAVY RICHARDS-TYPE CARTRIDGE CONVERSION
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.38 Spl., .38 LC, or .44-40 WCF cal., 5 1/2 or 7 1/2 in. round barrel, color case hardened frame and hammer. Disc. 2000.
.38 Spl., .38 LC, or .44-40 WCF cal., 5 1/2 or 7 1/2 in. round barrel, color case hardened frame and hammer. Disc. 2000.
.32-20 WCF (special order), .38-40 WCF (special order), .357 Mag., .44 Spl. (special order), .44-40 WCF, or .45 LC cal., 3, 3 1/2 (Sheriff), 4, 4 3/4, 5 1/2, 7 1/2, 10 (Buntline), or 12 (Buntline) in. barrel, charcoal case colored receiver, blue finish, black powder or cross-pin frame, beveled cylinder, original hammer design w/o transfer bar safety, 2-line patent dates, 1st Generation Colt style hard rubber grips, assembled in America. While original prototypes were developed in 2000, actual importation was late 2000-2003.
.357 Mag., .44-40 WCF, or .45 LC cal., 3 1/2 (Sheriff), 4 3/4, 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 in. barrel, case colored receiver, blue finish, one-piece walnut grips, 2 line address, assembled in America. Imported 2001-2003.
.357 Mag. or .45 LC cal. only, flat mainspring, 4 3/4 or 5 1/2 in. barrel, blue frame, one-piece smooth walnut grip, two line patent dates, 5-5 1/2 lb. trigger pull. Imported 2003-2004.
similar to Classic, except has Bisley configuration frame. Imported 2004 only.
.32-20 WCF, .38-40 WCF, .357 Mag., .44-40 WCF, .44 Spl., or .45 LC cal., coil mainspring, 3, 3 1/2, 4, 4 1/2, 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 in. barrel, blue frame, one-piece smooth walnut grips. Imported 2003-2004.
.22 LR or .22 WMR cal., revolver, single action, Sheriff or Bird's Head configuration also available, 3 1/2 (Sheriff), 4 3/4, 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 in. barrel, 6 shot, case colored receiver, one-piece walnut grips, two-line address, assembled in America, blue or nickel finish. Imported 2001-2003.
.357 Mag., .44-40 WCF, or .45 LC cal., 20 (short rifle - octagon, carbine - round) or 24 1/2 in. octagon barrel, blue finish, uncheckered walnut stock and forearm. Limited importation from Italy late 2000 only.
.32-20 WCF, .38 Spl., .38-40 WCF, .44-40 WCF, or .45 LC cal., patterned after the Colt Lightning rifle, firing pin block safety, blue finish, 20 (carbine) or 24 in. round or octagon barrel, engraved receiver with AWA logo, walnut stock and forearm. Imported 2003-2004.
similar to regular Lightning Carbine/Rifle, except has engraved chrome receiver and select walnut stock, only 500 mfg. Imported 2003-2004.
while initially advertised during 2000, this model never went into production.