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All matching 'Custer-Era' single action army revolver, circa 1874. Includes a John A. Kopec letter that reads: To Whom It May Concern; August 23, 2016 "We have today examined your Colt U.S. Cavalry revolver for the purpose of authentication. This revolver #6047 was a new listing to our survey and falls between #6046 (a 2nd Cavalry issued revolver) and #6048 (a relic backstrap located at the Custer Battle field). This revolver originated from within Lot Six. (#5505-#6516). Lot Six was one of the "prime" lots from which those revolvers which had been issued to the Seventh Cavalry were drawn. This revolver was manufactured during 1874 and ordnance sub-inspected by O.W. Ainsworth. Historically, we find that several "presumptive" and several "documented" Custer Battle related revolvers are cited in our book "Colt Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers" (Kopec & Fenn) as within this group. Beginning with #5773, a documented example, #5998, a presumptive example, #6048, a documented Custer Battlefield dug-up, #6066, a presumptive example and relic backstrap #6048, which is illustrated on page 272 of the above cited book. This relic backstrap was actually located during the 1984 Archaeological survey of the Custer Battlefield. Therefore the numerical association of our subject revolver (#6047) to the relic backstrap's serial number (#6048) cannot be underestimated. In looking over this near relic condition revolver we have noted that is displays several characteristics relating to its former Mexican heritage. Among these observed modifications we find: 1. The barrel has been shortened to 5 1/8" and the front sight re-positioned. 2. The ejector tube is a no-Colt (Spanish copy) replacement. 3. The oval ejector head is a replacement from a later manufactured Colt revolver. 4. The ejector screw hole has been drilled into the bore of the barrel. 5. The base-pin (cylinder pin) is a 'homemade' replacement. 6. The grips are non-standard replacements. The secondary grips which accompanied this revolver have no particular significance (Mexican origin). The mechanics of this revolver remain poor, but are typical for the near relic condition of this example. All markings including the Sub-inspector's initial "A" remain in good order. All serial numbers remain clear and distinct., The barrel address remains rather faint but displays the correct die-breaks for this series of production. The overall finish of this revolver remains a natural dark brown patina. We have enjoyed reviewing this "Custer-era" related revolver. Sincerely Yours, singed John A. Kopec and embossed with Letter of Authentication seal.
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