RARE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER USED BY A BLACK SOLDIER OF THE FAMOUS 10TH CAVALRY.

RARE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER USED BY A BLACK SOLDIER OF THE FAMOUS 10TH CAVALRY. SN 139791. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-7/8″ rnd bbl that has been slightly amputated, with German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Frame is 3-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. Rebated dyl is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. The brass trigger guard & steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with indecipherable number in backstrap channel. Each side of grip has the outline of an inspector’s cartouche and there are small inspector initials on the various parts. Left side of grip is stamped “K. 10 CAV I / No. 5”. The 10th U.S. Cavalry is one of the most famous and storied Cavalry Units of the Indian Wars and Spanish American War. They were formed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in 1866 as a segregated Black-American unit with white officers and in August 1867 moved to Fort Riley, Kansas where they engaged in several battles with the Cheyenne. In one engagement at the Saline River in Kansas Company F was engaged and surrounded by about 400 Cheyenne warriors which they held off for over eight hours firing at least 2,000 rounds while continuously moving with only one trooper killed in action. They continued fighting in Kansas in 1867 & 1868 when in Sept. & Oct., 1868, troops H & I went to the rescue of Lt. Col. Forsyth and a party of 48 white scouts were attacked by about 700 Indian warriors on an island in the North Fork of the Republican River, which became known as the Battle of Beecher Island. Their commander, Brevette Lt. Col. Carpenter, who was wounded in the action, and combined with another fight shortly thereafter, was awarded the Medal of Honor. For the next eight years they remained in Kansas fighting in a number of engagements. In April 1875 the 10th Cavalry moved to Fort Concho in West Texas where they remained until 1885, fighting the Comanche, Apaches, Mexican bandits & outlaws. The 10th Cavalry was primarily responsible for the defeat of the Apaches including Victorio. In 1885 they were transferred to the Dept. of Arizona where they continued fighting the Apache under Geronimo, Nachez, Nana & Magnus, eventually forcing the surrender of Geronimo in 1886, which effectively ended the Apache Wars, although there were occasional skirmishes well into 1890. The 10th was then transferred to the Dept. of Dakota in 1891 where they served in various posts in Montana and the Dakotas. During this unit’s storied Indian Wars service, several of their troops earned the Medal of Honor and received numerous accolades and commendations. In the Spanish American War the 10th Cavalry was instrumental in the capture of San Juan Hill and fought in several other battles with at least four of their troopers earning the Medal of Honor. They continued in service in the Philippine Insurrection. This revolver undoubtedly saw continued service with the 10th Cavalry well into the 1870s until it was replaced by a Colt Single Action Army. The 10th being a segregated Black unit was one of the last Cavalry units to be issued the “new” Colts. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except wedge which has two other sets of numbers and grip which number is indecipherable. The metal, overall, is a smooth gray/brown patina with traces of orig finish in the most sheltered areas; cyl retains 25-30% Ormsby Naval Battle scene; trigger guard is a medium mustard patina and the backstrap is cleaned metal with file marks on the buttstrap. Grip is sound showing moderate to heavy wear with a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. This is truly a genuine Indian Wars used Colt. 4-46694 JR168 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	1509	$3,450.00	RARE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER USED BY A BLACK SOLDIER OF THE FAMOUS 10TH CAVALRY. SN 139791. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-7/8″ rnd bbl that has been slightly amputated, with German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Frame is 3-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. Rebated dyl is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking. The brass trigger guard & steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with indecipherable number in backstrap channel. Each side of grip has the outline of an inspector’s cartouche and there are small inspector initials on the various parts. Left side of grip is stamped “K. 10 CAV I / No. 5”. The 10th U.S. Cavalry is one of the most famous and storied Cavalry Units of the Indian Wars and Spanish American War. They were formed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in 1866 as a segregated Black-American unit with white officers and in August 1867 moved to Fort Riley, Kansas where they engaged in several battles with the Cheyenne. In one engagement at the Saline River in Kansas Company F was engaged and surrounded by about 400 Cheyenne warriors which they held off for over eight hours firing at least 2,000 rounds while continuously moving with only one trooper killed in action. They continued fighting in Kansas in 1867 & 1868 when in Sept. & Oct., 1868, troops H & I went to the rescue of Lt. Col. Forsyth and a party of 48 white scouts were attacked by about 700 Indian warriors on an island in the North Fork of the Republican River, which became known as the Battle of Beecher Island. Their commander, Brevette Lt. Col. Carpenter, who was wounded in the action, and combined with another fight shortly thereafter, was awarded the Medal of Honor. For the next eight years they remained in Kansas fighting in a number of engagements. In April 1875 the 10th Cavalry moved to Fort Concho in West Texas where they remained until 1885, fighting the Comanche, Apaches, Mexican bandits & outlaws. The 10th Cavalry was primarily responsible for the defeat of the Apaches including Victorio. In 1885 they were transferred to the Dept. of Arizona where they continued fighting the Apache under Geronimo, Nachez, Nana & Magnus, eventually forcing the surrender of Geronimo in 1886, which effectively ended the Apache Wars, although there were occasional skirmishes well into 1890. The 10th was then transferred to the Dept. of Dakota in 1891 where they served in various posts in Montana and the Dakotas. During this unit’s storied Indian Wars service, several of their troops earned the Medal of Honor and received numerous accolades and commendations. In the Spanish American War the 10th Cavalry was instrumental in the capture of San Juan Hill and fought in several other battles with at least four of their troopers earning the Medal of Honor. They continued in service in the Philippine Insurrection. This revolver undoubtedly saw continued service with the 10th Cavalry well into the 1870s until it was replaced by a Colt Single Action Army. The 10th being a segregated Black unit was one of the last Cavalry units to be issued the “new” Colts. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except wedge which has two other sets of numbers and grip which number is indecipherable. The metal, overall, is a smooth gray/brown patina with traces of orig finish in the most sheltered areas; cyl retains 25-30% Ormsby Naval Battle scene; trigger guard is a medium mustard patina and the backstrap is cleaned metal with file marks on the buttstrap. Grip is sound showing moderate to heavy wear with a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. This is truly a genuine Indian Wars used Colt. 4-46694 JR168 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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