Image Lot Price Description


2066
$1,322.00

ARTIFACTS FROM THE ROSEBUD BATTLEFIELD JUNE 17, 1876. Two trays of artifacts consisting of four .45-70 cartridge cases, one .50-70 cartridge case, three loaded .45-70 cartridges, three .44 Henry cartridge cases, and iron arrowhead, two .50-70 fired bullets, one fired .44 cal.ball, and one iron horseshoe recovered from the Rosebud battlefield in Montana. The same Sioux & Cheyenne Indians who repulsed Gen. George Crook at the Rosebud, also defeated Custer a week later. Also included in the lot are one .44 Henry cartridge case found at the scene of the skirmish at Prairie Dog Creek and two eagle buttons recovered from Ft. Shaw. This lot is accompanied by Certificates of Authenticity signed by the finder giving the specific locations of their recovery. CONDITION: All of these artifacts exhibit rust and corrosion consistent with material that has been in or on the ground for many years. 4-32399 DM20 (500-1,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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