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Late Indian War Carbine and Revolver Barracks Rack

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Late Indian War Carbine and Revolver Barracks Rack
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Base of the rack measures 26" across and the rack stands 52" tall, for storing 20 carbines and 20 revolvers. Per the book A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver by Kopec, Graham and Moore, the barracks rack was used during the 1880-1890 period and held Colt revolvers and Springfield .45-70 carbines securely in place with the ability to lock them in position. Hayes states he has never seen one of these racks that was still cut for the Colt single action. They were modified later by the Army to fit and be used with Colt .38 revolver and Krag Carbines. The leather covered wrought iron straps open, and the gun slides vertical into the rack by sliding it straight in not down. This rack has been altered for the .38 revolver. As it was displayed in the book it was already altered at that time This is exactly as shown in the Kopec book A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, page 340. It was originally in the collection of Merlin Schram. Hayes acquired the piece and sold it to Kermit Edmonds where it became part of his 60 year old collection. A superb arms item and all original finish. **Very good and all original as modified. Very rare and normally only found in the most advanced Indian War and US Cavalry collections.** $2,500-$3,500
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