RELIC COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER RECOVERED FROM THE “TIMBER FIGHT LINE, RENO BATTLEFIELD”.

SN 5100. This relic consists of a bbl, frame, cyl and backstrap excavated in 1991 in two pieces and a trigger guard and hammer excavated in 1997. Cyl is still loaded with two complete rounds and three other cyls still have the orig casings. There are partial serial numbers seen on frame though not fully discernible. Backstrap has partially discerned number which is xx53 (second number in SN appears to be a 3 or 5). Trigger guard has a full SN 5100. All pieces have been cleaned with electrolysis and exhibit similar patina. Accompanying are four certificates signed by Jason Pitsch that read “1873 Colt Single Action SN 5100 (G.P.I) Load Cylinder, Barrel, Frame and Cylinder”. Reverse of certificates are printed maps of the Reno battlefield showing spot where revolver was excavated. Also included is document from United States Department of Interior stating that artifacts sold by Jason Pitsch are indeed legal and found on Pitsch’s private land. PROVENANCE: 4 Certificates of Authenticity from Jason Pitsch, bbl and cyl Lot 568DC, James D. Julia Auctions, Oct 10, 2000 pictured on pg. 280 of Glen Swanson’s G.A. Custer His Life and Times. CONDITION: Deeply pitted where excavated relic cleaned via electrolysis with exception of hammer which is not cleaned and “as found” with rust and pitting. Markings are partially discernible as can be seen in photographs, a few letters from 1-line bbl address are discernible and portion of SNs can be seen as described and seen in photos. Frame does appear to have xx00 somewhat matching trigger guard. All four parts were found quite close to each other and it is quite possible and even likely that this gun was taken apart to utilize parts for other SAA for continued use in battle line. Cartridge casings are clearly visible including hammer marks where spent cartridges were fired. Relic is housed in a custom case partitioned for each piece. 4-55015 JS47 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1433

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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
	1433	$31,050.00	RELIC COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER RECOVERED FROM THE “TIMBER FIGHT LINE, RENO BATTLEFIELD”. SN 5100. This relic consists of a bbl, frame, cyl and backstrap excavated in 1991 in two pieces and a trigger guard and hammer excavated in 1997. Cyl is still loaded with two complete rounds and three other cyls still have the orig casings. There are partial serial numbers seen on frame though not fully discernible. Backstrap has partially discerned number which is xx53 (second number in SN appears to be a 3 or 5). Trigger guard has a full SN 5100. All pieces have been cleaned with electrolysis and exhibit similar patina. Accompanying are four certificates signed by Jason Pitsch that read “1873 Colt Single Action SN 5100 (G.P.I) Load Cylinder, Barrel, Frame and Cylinder”. Reverse of certificates are printed maps of the Reno battlefield showing spot where revolver was excavated. Also included is document from United States Department of Interior stating that artifacts sold by Jason Pitsch are indeed legal and found on Pitsch’s private land. PROVENANCE: 4 Certificates of Authenticity from Jason Pitsch, bbl and cyl Lot 568DC, James D. Julia Auctions, Oct 10, 2000 pictured on pg. 280 of Glen Swanson’s G.A. Custer His Life and Times. CONDITION: Deeply pitted where excavated relic cleaned via electrolysis with exception of hammer which is not cleaned and “as found” with rust and pitting. Markings are partially discernible as can be seen in photographs, a few letters from 1-line bbl address are discernible and portion of SNs can be seen as described and seen in photos. Frame does appear to have xx00 somewhat matching trigger guard. All four parts were found quite close to each other and it is quite possible and even likely that this gun was taken apart to utilize parts for other SAA for continued use in battle line. Cartridge casings are clearly visible including hammer marks where spent cartridges were fired. Relic is housed in a custom case partitioned for each piece. 4-55015 JS47 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1433 Click here to view provenance 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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RELIC COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER RECOVERED FROM THE “TIMBER FIGHT LINE, RENO BATTLEFIELD”.