SCALPING KNIFE FROM THE CUSTER BATTLE.

Revised: 10/19/2007

(Additional Information)Please Note: This knife was part of a famous old collection the Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Foote Collection of Billings Montana and years ago. When the Footes were alive, was part of their large and extensive collection of Western Memorabilia & Rare Custer Battlefield Items. The Foote’s had an extensive collection of Custer and Little Big Horn Battle objects that had been collected throughout the earlier part of the20th Century. Portions of their collection, including this knife were part of a special exhibition titled “Treasures of the West” and displayed on the Montana Territorial Centennial Train World’s Fair Exhibit. A special colour pamphlet was prepared with many of the exhibition cases illustrated. This exact knife is pictures in one of these photos and the original old typewritten display tag, exhibited with the knife, accompanies this lot (also a photocopy of the entire pamphlet).

SCALPING KNIFE FROM THE CUSTER BATTLE. Small unmarked butcher type knife having a blade approx 3-1/2″ long and an overall length of 7-1/2″. The blade has been shortened and ground down to a width of less than 3/8″ tapering to a point typical of Indian knives used for scalping. It has a 2-pc wooden grip attached by three brass rivets. This knife is alleged to have been used at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. CONDITION: Good condition. 4-32409 DM161 (500-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2073	$1,495.00	Revised: 10/19/2007 (Additional Information)Please Note: This knife was part of a famous old collection the Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Foote Collection of Billings Montana and years ago. When the Footes were alive, was part of their large and extensive collection of Western Memorabilia & Rare Custer Battlefield Items. The Foote’s had an extensive collection of Custer and Little Big Horn Battle objects that had been collected throughout the earlier part of the20th Century. Portions of their collection, including this knife were part of a special exhibition titled “Treasures of the West” and displayed on the Montana Territorial Centennial Train World’s Fair Exhibit. A special colour pamphlet was prepared with many of the exhibition cases illustrated. This exact knife is pictures in one of these photos and the original old typewritten display tag, exhibited with the knife, accompanies this lot (also a photocopy of the entire pamphlet). SCALPING KNIFE FROM THE CUSTER BATTLE. Small unmarked butcher type knife having a blade approx 3-1/2″ long and an overall length of 7-1/2″. The blade has been shortened and ground down to a width of less than 3/8″ tapering to a point typical of Indian knives used for scalping. It has a 2-pc wooden grip attached by three brass rivets. This knife is alleged to have been used at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. CONDITION: Good condition. 4-32409 DM161 (500-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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