Auction to bid for Joe's revolver

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I found this on a web-site for auctions:

Michael Landon Colt .38 revolver from Bonanza

Michael Landon "Little Joe Cartwright" original live-firing Colt single-action Army .38 Special revolver from Bonanza.

(NBC-TV, 1959-1973)

Gun used by actor Michael Landon as "Joe Cartwright" on the long-running classic western family drama.

The Colt single action .38 special revolver was used by the late star throughout the series.

According to the Colt's P.T.F.A. Manufacturing Company, their serial number 4131SA marked below the barrel of the revolver, indicates that the piece was made in 1956.

Originally from the property of the family of Michael Landon and accompanied by a signed letter by Mrs. Lynn Landon which states in part, "…was used by Michael Landon throughout his appearance in Bonanza, both on the series and for personal appearances as well. This was the only gun used by Michael's character 'Little Joe' during the filming of Bonanza."

Shipping arrangements via a federal firearms licensed dealer will apply.


Although Mrs. Landon's letter of provenance states, "This is the only gun used by Michael Landon throughout his appearance on Bonanza...", it has come to our attention that other guns were rented to the studio for use by Michael Landon on Bonanza by Stembridge Gun Rentals.

This gun is Landon’s personal weapon that was also used on the set.