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Colt SAA Cal .38-40 SN:165400 Revolver with 7 1/2" barrel, with documentation to ownership by Edwin
Currency:USD
Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory
Start Price:5,000.00 USD
Estimated At:10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
SOLD
Winning Bid Undisclosed
This item SOLD at 2010 Mar 14 @ 12:58UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST
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Colt SAA Cal .38-40 SN:165400 Revolver with 7 1/2" barrel, with documentation to ownership by Edwin Tewksbury, who was involved in the Graham-Tewksbury Feud, also known as the "Pleasant Valley War". A notarized affidavit signed by Nellie Cameron Nee Bohse, states that she was born in Globe, Arizona, in 1900 and her father Gustave was an Arizona pioneer. She further states her father traded a horse for this pistol about the year 1900 from Edwin Tewksbury. She mentions the seven notches and the gun being in her possession about 57 year (in 1967). This notarized document from Gila county Arizona, is dated 14 December 1967 and transfers ownership to Jess G Hayes of Globe. A 1968 dated document transfers ownership from Hayes to noted Arizona collector Jimmie Peers of Tucson. An Arizona Republic newspaper article dated February 12, 1968 features this gun in an article by Wade Cavanaugh, where Hayes is shown holding the aforementioned Colt. The article tells the story of the bloody feud memorialized in this article and quotes "The gun will never leave Arizona", in the words of Jesse Hayes. The Graham-Tewksbury feud was a range war immortalized in the territorial history of Arizona which is featured in a litany of books, magazine articles, and movies on this subject. Edwin Tewksbury was the main "player". The pistol shows traces of original blue and case hardening with good markings and good grips. The bottom left grip is cut with seven small "kill" notches. The action is good, bore good. Backstrap is engraved "Edwin T. Tewksbury" in fancy script. An important relic of Arizona history.
Auction Location:
3525 S. Hwy 69/ mailing P.O. Box 99, Humboldt, Arizona, 86329, United States
Tax Details:
All Arizona residents pay sales tax of 7.35% otherwise if you come to the auction you must pay the sales tax as well.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| AST |
7.35% |
Arizona Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
16% |
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All items for sale at auction are offered “AS IS” and the AUCTIONEER OR AUCTION HOUSE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR BREAKAGE OR DAMAGE AFTER THE FALL OF THE GAVEL. THE ACCEPTANCE OF A BID BY THE AUCTIONEER CONSTITUTES A LEGAL AND BINDING CONTRACT WITH THE BUYER AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE UNDER ARIZONA STATE LAW.
All Post 1898 firearms are registrable and must be registered in compliance with both Arizona and Federal Laws. Buyers of Post 1898 firearms must complete all necessary registration forms at Auction Productions Ltd., 3525 South Hwy 69, Humboldt, Arizona. Phone 928-632-8000. Arizona Dealers must have in their possession on day of sale, signed copies of their Federal Firearms License in order to accept same day delivery of modern weapons. Shipping for Out of State Buyers must be arranged through the Auction Company and must be shipped to a valid holder of a Federal Firearms License on all modern weapons. Cost of shipping and packing will be at the expense of the buyer.
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