LOT OF CUSTER BATTLEFIELD ARTIFACTS.

LOT OF CUSTER BATTLEFIELD ARTIFACTS. This lot consists of a shadow box display of a large boot fragment recovered from the Reno battlefield and Sitting Bull’s campsite. Also included is a copper 45-70 case and three 45-70 bullets. They are certified as having been recovered from the Timber Fight Line in 1992 by Jason Pitsch, the President of the Reno Battlefield Museum. The top had been cut away, apparently by the Indians for use as a pouch. The artifact consists of an entire heel, sole, most of the insole and the toe of the boot. Part of the heel area of the upper also remains. It is apparent the heel area has a straight line cut. Also accompanies is the December 1986 issue of National Geographic. Also included is a copy of Little Bighorn Remembered by Herman J. Viola. Additionally is the original Certificate of Authenticity from Jason Pitsch. The artifacts are in a 5” deep oak case, 21” wide x 17-1/4” tall, nicely displayed. CONDITION: Artifacts are as found. Display case & books are fine. 4-50274 JR1132 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	791	$0.00	LOT OF CUSTER BATTLEFIELD ARTIFACTS. This lot consists of a shadow box display of a large boot fragment recovered from the Reno battlefield and Sitting Bull’s campsite. Also included is a copper 45-70 case and three 45-70 bullets. They are certified as having been recovered from the Timber Fight Line in 1992 by Jason Pitsch, the President of the Reno Battlefield Museum. The top had been cut away, apparently by the Indians for use as a pouch. The artifact consists of an entire heel, sole, most of the insole and the toe of the boot. Part of the heel area of the upper also remains. It is apparent the heel area has a straight line cut. Also accompanies is the December 1986 issue of National Geographic. Also included is a copy of Little Bighorn Remembered by Herman J. Viola. Additionally is the original Certificate of Authenticity from Jason Pitsch. The artifacts are in a 5” deep oak case, 21” wide x 17-1/4” tall, nicely displayed. CONDITION: Artifacts are as found. Display case & books are fine. 4-50274 JR1132 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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