LOT OF 8 CUSTER BATTLEFIELD BULLETS AND CARTRIDGE CASES.

LOT OF 8 CUSTER BATTLEFIELD BULLETS AND CARTRIDGE CASES. This lot consists of: H-2 – a live, inside primed 45-70 cartridge allegedly found at the Indian positions south and east of the Reno-Benteen battlefield, found March 1973, excavated with crusty soil but fine; I-1 – a 50-70 copper or brass cartridge case with large primer found in March 1973, excavated with crusty soil; D – inside primed 45-70 cartridge case found on a slight rise, probably from Godfrey’s troops retreating from Weir Point and about 15 – 30 yards north of the Reno-Benteen battlefield, found July/August 1982; numbers A and B are 45-70 3-groove bullets, also found near Weir Point, may have been fired by Indians using captured carbines, excavated, one with crusty soil; items X and Y are inside primed 45-70 empty copper cases, no indication as to when or where they were found, heavy crusty soil; the last item is a 44 rimfire Henry cartridge casing that apparently was a misfire that was rotated and struck again, which apparently caused it to fire. The head is domed, indicating the rifle had a head space problem. The Henry cartridge could have been used in either a Henry rifle or a Winchester Model 1866 rifle. No indication where it was found. Heavily crusted with soil. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Upton and Son Book Sellers dated September 13, 1983 and signed by Richard Upton indicating where he found two of the artifacts. Also includes copies of three other lists signed by George Scott with two maps of the battlefield describing where he found three of the items in this lot. The list was countersigned by Park Ranger Gerald Jasmer. 4-53317 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1425	$5,175.00	LOT OF 8 CUSTER BATTLEFIELD BULLETS AND CARTRIDGE CASES. This lot consists of: H-2 – a live, inside primed 45-70 cartridge allegedly found at the Indian positions south and east of the Reno-Benteen battlefield, found March 1973, excavated with crusty soil but fine; I-1 – a 50-70 copper or brass cartridge case with large primer found in March 1973, excavated with crusty soil; D – inside primed 45-70 cartridge case found on a slight rise, probably from Godfrey’s troops retreating from Weir Point and about 15 – 30 yards north of the Reno-Benteen battlefield, found July/August 1982; numbers A and B are 45-70 3-groove bullets, also found near Weir Point, may have been fired by Indians using captured carbines, excavated, one with crusty soil; items X and Y are inside primed 45-70 empty copper cases, no indication as to when or where they were found, heavy crusty soil; the last item is a 44 rimfire Henry cartridge casing that apparently was a misfire that was rotated and struck again, which apparently caused it to fire. The head is domed, indicating the rifle had a head space problem. The Henry cartridge could have been used in either a Henry rifle or a Winchester Model 1866 rifle. No indication where it was found. Heavily crusted with soil. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Upton and Son Book Sellers dated September 13, 1983 and signed by Richard Upton indicating where he found two of the artifacts. Also includes copies of three other lists signed by George Scott with two maps of the battlefield describing where he found three of the items in this lot. The list was countersigned by Park Ranger Gerald Jasmer. 4-53317 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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