Wells Fargo Coach Gun

[adamo360]

Hey everyone, i inherited This Wells Fargo Coach Gun.

I have been trying to dig up as much info on these as i can, and i haven't had much luck. I've looked on other forums and websites where other people have talked about their WF coach guns. Many people say that there is a lot of fakes out there, but they CAN'T provide any proof of fakes/ nor real ones. So i was hoping y'all could help me with this.

And before everyone starts posting that its 100% fake give me info on how you know its fake, and/or differentiate between a real and fake. its made by Remington.

in the pictures below you can see the stamps for W.F. & Co?s EX.

Thanks

[California44]

Take it to Wells Fargo and ask the teller.

[cannon]

Take it to Wells Fargo and ask the teller.

That will end well.

[TeddyBallgame]

Take it to Wells Fargo and ask the teller.

oh HELL NO, the teller isn't going to know that stuff




ask the security guard, he's the one who knows about guns

[Intimid8tor]

WF coach guns were owned by the individuals not issued by the bank. That may be what makes it hard to validate authenticity.

[emtmark]

What gauge is it? I've seen held and shouldered a wfcg from a personal/museum collection. It was a side by side 10ga. I dunno how to post video but would be happy to email it. Guy was living my dream. Also held and sighted serial number 7 colt pistol!! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1376850905.445864.jpg
In the video I pan over the coach gun pretty close.

[adamo360]

What gauge is it? I've seen held and shouldered a wfcg from a personal/museum collection. It was a side by side 10ga. I dunno how to post video but would be happy to email it. Guy was living my dream. Also held and sighted serial number 7 colt pistol!! [ATTACH]258322[/ATTACH]
In the video I pan over the coach gun pretty close.

wow thats awesome! it is a 12ga

[josh250]

Really cool. I'm pulling for you, I hope it's authentic.

[emtmark]

Video sent!

[Zedrek]

This is from Wells Fargo's 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 Just as with companies today, Wells Fargo's offices did not keep outdated records.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.

[blazeaglory]

Does that shotgun have a Damascus barrel?

Also, the Wells Fargo stamp on the middle of the barrel (last pic) looks somewhat recent. I would imagine that the stamp would show rust/age/patina similar to the rest of the gun around it? It looks like it was stamped recent (bare metal looks shiny and new), but I could be wrong. Im not an expert

[adamo360]

Really cool. I'm pulling for you, I hope it's authentic.

Thanks man! i really hope so too!

Does that shotgun have a Damascus barrel?

Also, the Wells Fargo stamp on the middle of the barrel (last pic) looks somewhat recent. I would imagine that the stamp would show rust/age/patina similar to the rest of the gun around it? It looks like it was stamped recent (bare metal looks shiny and new), but I could be wrong. Im not an expert

yes it is a damascus barrel. That stamp was the hardest to capture because it is very faint on there. :/

[Dee_Dub]

Take it to Wells Fargo and ask the teller.

[Cheeseball]

That thing is bad azz,,,good luck,,

[tanakasan]

I'll take it! That's very cool!

Robert