A.C. Williams Cast Iron 1936 Texas Centennial Colt 45 Non-Firing Gun *SOLD*

A.C. Williams Cast Iron 1936 Texas Centennial Colt 45 Non-Firing Gun 

We have for you this 1936 Texas Centennial Colt 45 non-firing gun that was manufactured by A.C. Williams of Ravenna, Ohio.     

This is an exact replica of a Colt 45 that played a huge role in Texas history. These were souvenirs sold at the 1936 Texas Centennial Central Exposition in Dallas, Texas. These originally sold at the Judge Roy Bean “Law West of the Pecos” exhibit. On one side of the gun, it is marked “Texas Centennial 1936” and on the other side “The Law West of the Pecos.” 

This piece is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 10 ¾” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.             

       

      

A brief history of A.C. Williams Co. of Ravenna, Ohio:     

The A. C. Williams Company was founded in business in Chagrin Falls, Ohio in 1844. It was founded by John Wesley Williams, the father of A. C. Williams. However, there was a big fire at the company, and a decision was made to move to Ravenna. Ohio. Actual production started there in 1893.     

Like the other famous cast iron companies of the time (Hubley, Dent, Kilgore, Arcade, Kenton), A.C. Williams manufactured cast iron cars and trucks.  From 1893 to 1923 they produced cast-iron horse-drawn rigs, autos, airplane, penny banks and tractor toys; the line included mostly miniatures distributed through Woolworth, Kresge`s, and other five-and-dime stores. They even produced some tin cars towards the end of the company’s relatively long history. Unfortunately, in 1938 they closed their toy production and continued in other ventures to this day.