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Historic Colt SAA .45 cal. SN 188XX

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Historic Colt SAA .45 cal. SN 188XX
HELD AT THE DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND CASINO, HOTEL, EVENT CENTER
1906 DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND
DEADWOOD, SD. 57732
Historic Colt SAA .45 cal. SN 188XX single action revolver Mfg'd 1875 with 2 page John Kopec letter describing the gun as having little doubt being issued to the reorganized 7th Cavalry Custers Avengers, who were replacements for those killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Kopec further describes the revolver as having probable Indian use, US has been removed from frame, missing ejector rod housing and crude hand made firing pin. Revolver retains its original 7 1/2" barrel, all metal surfaces show dark natural brown patina, one piece walnut grips intact, matching serial number barrel, frame, trigger guard and backstrap, non visible on cylinder. Action non functioning with broken hammer spring, good rifling to dark bore. A wonderful relic US Colt with great two page Kopec letter from a Great Falls Montana area ranch. Antique. Est. 4000-6000