SCARCE CUSTER RANGE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 5555. Cal. .45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line script address. Left side of frame has 2-line 2 patent dates and a small “U.S.” Ejector housing is first type with a replaced half moon ejector rod head. Base pin is a replacement. Mounted with extremely worn 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. This revolver was part of lot 6 for 1011 revolvers that were issued prior to September 30, 1874, 300 of which were issued to the 7th Cavalry. Companies D & I were each issued 83 revolvers from lot 6 in the 3rd quarter of 1874. Company I died with Custer at the Little Big Horn while Company D was with Captain Benteen and only lost three troopers killed in action. In addition, the 35 Indian scouts under Major Reno were issued revolvers from lot 6, six of which were lost in action at the Little Big Horn. Given the time frame of the issue of the revolvers from lot 6, it can be stated with certainty that they were all issued to front line cavalry units fighting the Indians in the Rocky Mountain region ranging from Montana to Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. The likelihood is, this revolver was with one of those units at the Little Big Horn from either the 7th or 2nd Cavalry Regiments. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Traces of orig finish remain at the bbl root & faint case colors on the frame. Hammer also retains light case colors with the balance of the revolver a grey metal patina. Grip is missing large slivers from left toe & right heel, and shows heavy wear with nicks & gouges. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-54747 JR229 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1275

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1275	$20,700.00	SCARCE CUSTER RANGE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 5555. Cal. .45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line script address. Left side of frame has 2-line 2 patent dates and a small “U.S.” Ejector housing is first type with a replaced half moon ejector rod head. Base pin is a replacement. Mounted with extremely worn 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in backstrap channel. This revolver was part of lot 6 for 1011 revolvers that were issued prior to September 30, 1874, 300 of which were issued to the 7th Cavalry. Companies D & I were each issued 83 revolvers from lot 6 in the 3rd quarter of 1874. Company I died with Custer at the Little Big Horn while Company D was with Captain Benteen and only lost three troopers killed in action. In addition, the 35 Indian scouts under Major Reno were issued revolvers from lot 6, six of which were lost in action at the Little Big Horn. Given the time frame of the issue of the revolvers from lot 6, it can be stated with certainty that they were all issued to front line cavalry units fighting the Indians in the Rocky Mountain region ranging from Montana to Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. The likelihood is, this revolver was with one of those units at the Little Big Horn from either the 7th or 2nd Cavalry Regiments. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Traces of orig finish remain at the bbl root & faint case colors on the frame. Hammer also retains light case colors with the balance of the revolver a grey metal patina. Grip is missing large slivers from left toe & right heel, and shows heavy wear with nicks & gouges. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-54747 JR229 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1275 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SCARCE CUSTER RANGE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.