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Colt, 1873, SAA SN #661 (Peacemaker), .45 Cal. (LC) (recreated from admin as 102693148)
Colt, 1873, SAA SN #661 (Peacemaker), .45 Cal. (LC) (recreated from admin as 102693148)
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Guns International #: 102426213
Seller's Information
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Seller: poppie344
Member Since: 8/27/23
First Name: Louis
Last Name: Martucci
State:
Florida
Zip: 32636
Country: United States
Phone:
(352) 636-9562
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 17
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Methods: zelle,cash,wire transfer
About Us: selling my personal collection
Colt, 1873, SAA SN #661 (Peacemaker), .45 Cal. (LC) (recreated from admin as 102693148)
Description:
This historical weapon that helped tame the West was "rode hard and put away wet" on many an occasion during its' documented 28 years of history serving both Cavalry and Artillery units mention in two certification from Colt Manufacturing and John Kopec. Early records for issuance by Colt to the Army were lost in a Colt factory fire. However, the first issue of Peacemakers was made to the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) in 1874, two years before the issue sent to Custer's 7th Cavalry in 1876. Research of military history and prior records reflect that the 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) were issued the first 1,000 Peacemakers produced in 1873, and were shipped in Lot #3 from the Springfield Armory in 1874 while assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. During the 10th's Kansas duties it provided protection to settlers and merchants transiting the Sante Fe Trail, protected the railroads being built to expand the movement of people and goods from coast to coast, and protected stage coach lines and escorted catlle drives and wagon trains. In April 1875, the Buffalo Soldiers were sent to Fort Concho, Texas to help with the effort to capture Chief Vittorio and fought many skirmishes with the Induians in the Quitman Mountains, Van Horn Mountains, Sierra Diablo and Delaware Mountains.They were successful in containing the Apache, but, again Vittorio escaped capture. Later, during the Spring of 1885, the 10th was sent to Arizona to support the Union Pacific Railroad and from there a battalion was sent in search of Chief Geronimo, which led to his capture. Subsequently, elements of the "Buffalo Soldiers" ran down and captured the remnants of Geronimo's band led by Chief Mangus. After 20 years in the inhospitable deserts of the Southwest the 10th was finally moved to Fort Custer, Montana. Prior to serving in the Spanish American War, #661 was sent to the Springfield Armory for refurbishment and was updated with new parts as needed. Unfortunately, due to the policy at the time, many parts were used from other salvageable weapons and when she was put back together there was no regard for matching any of the serial numbers. This was customary for the period, per Mr. Kopec's letter. It is not easy to assert just where #661 served in the Spanish American War as all the elements of the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry's were assigned to both the Phillipines and Cuba. All we know is that she was present in either one of these sites. We do know that #661 was sent back to the Colt factory in late 1900 and was altered from a 5 1/2' Cavalry barrel to a 7" Artillery barrel configuration. She also sustained a cylinder, loading gate, and hammer replaement, Again, irrespective of maintaining any serial number integrity common for the time. She was then sent to Commander, Company D, 5th Artillery Regiment, Fort Sheridan, Illinois in February 1901 (which is the last known date of military assignment). Some 95 years later, in 1996, she was found in a pawn shop by her current owner. #661 has two Indian gliph cartouches. The one on the left side, below the hammer, appears to be a centipede (representing: Balance/Courage over fear or good versus evil) while the second on the right side in front of the cylinder appears to be a gila monster (representing: of the desert). This with the extended 20 year period that the "Buffalo Soldiers" served in the Southwest makes it relevant that #661 was most likely assigned to the 10th Cavalry during this entire period. In any event, this Peacemaker had been assigned to either an Indian Scout or to a Cavalryman that was sympathtiec to the Indians. Many thanks must be given to Mr. Ramon Riley, Cultural Director, "Nowike Bagowa" (House of Our Footprints), The White Mountain Apache Cultural Center and Museum, White River, Arizsona, for providing insight into the meaning of #661's gliphs and an oral history of the indigenous people of the South and Southwest. We've all heard "what if walls could speak"; well, what if #661 could speak...what would she tell us!
(ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED)
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMEDED THAT THIS WEAPON BE INSPECTED IN PERSON OR BY ON-LINE VIDEO.
**BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND INSURANCE**
**OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED**
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 661
Bore: Good
Chambers: Good
Ejectors: Fine
Condition: Used - Very Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Barrels: Good
Barrel Type: Cavalry
Action: Single
Triggers: Good
Finish: Brownish/Gray Patina
Sights: Good
Manufacture Date: 1873
Engraving: Indian Gliphs
Extras: 1st generation Hammer w/mainspring
Item Location: L/R sides
Description:
This historical weapon that helped tame the West was "rode hard and put away wet" on many an occasion during its' documented 28 years of history serving both Cavalry and Artillery units mention in two certification from Colt Manufacturing and John Kopec. Early records for issuance by Colt to the Army were lost in a Colt factory fire. However, the first issue of Peacemakers was made to the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) in 1874, two years before the issue sent to Custer's 7th Cavalry in 1876. Research of military history and prior records reflect that the 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) were issued the first 1,000 Peacemakers produced in 1873, and were shipped in Lot #3 from the Springfield Armory in 1874 while assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. During the 10th's Kansas duties it provided protection to settlers and merchants transiting the Sante Fe Trail, protected the railroads being built to expand the movement of people and goods from coast to coast, and protected stage coach lines and escorted catlle drives and wagon trains. In April 1875, the Buffalo Soldiers were sent to Fort Concho, Texas to help with the effort to capture Chief Vittorio and fought many skirmishes with the Induians in the Quitman Mountains, Van Horn Mountains, Sierra Diablo and Delaware Mountains.They were successful in containing the Apache, but, again Vittorio escaped capture. Later, during the Spring of 1885, the 10th was sent to Arizona to support the Union Pacific Railroad and from there a battalion was sent in search of Chief Geronimo, which led to his capture. Subsequently, elements of the "Buffalo Soldiers" ran down and captured the remnants of Geronimo's band led by Chief Mangus. After 20 years in the inhospitable deserts of the Southwest the 10th was finally moved to Fort Custer, Montana. Prior to serving in the Spanish American War, #661 was sent to the Springfield Armory for refurbishment and was updated with new parts as needed. Unfortunately, due to the policy at the time, many parts were used from other salvageable weapons and when she was put back together there was no regard for matching any of the serial numbers. This was customary for the period, per Mr. Kopec's letter. It is not easy to assert just where #661 served in the Spanish American War as all the elements of the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry's were assigned to both the Phillipines and Cuba. All we know is that she was present in either one of these sites. We do know that #661 was sent back to the Colt factory in late 1900 and was altered from a 5 1/2' Cavalry barrel to a 7" Artillery barrel configuration. She also sustained a cylinder, loading gate, and hammer replaement, Again, irrespective of maintaining any serial number integrity common for the time. She was then sent to Commander, Company D, 5th Artillery Regiment, Fort Sheridan, Illinois in February 1901 (which is the last known date of military assignment). Some 95 years later, in 1996, she was found in a pawn shop by her current owner. #661 has two Indian gliph cartouches. The one on the left side, below the hammer, appears to be a centipede (representing: Balance/Courage over fear or good versus evil) while the second on the right side in front of the cylinder appears to be a gila monster (representing: of the desert). This with the extended 20 year period that the "Buffalo Soldiers" served in the Southwest makes it relevant that #661 was most likely assigned to the 10th Cavalry during this entire period. In any event, this Peacemaker had been assigned to either an Indian Scout or to a Cavalryman that was sympathtiec to the Indians. Many thanks must be given to Mr. Ramon Riley, Cultural Director, "Nowike Bagowa" (House of Our Footprints), The White Mountain Apache Cultural Center and Museum, White River, Arizsona, for providing insight into the meaning of #661's gliphs and an oral history of the indigenous people of the South and Southwest. We've all heard "what if walls could speak"; well, what if #661 could speak...what would she tell us!
(ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED)
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMEDED THAT THIS WEAPON BE INSPECTED IN PERSON OR BY ON-LINE VIDEO.
**BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND INSURANCE**
**OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED**
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 661
Bore: Good
Chambers: Good
Ejectors: Fine
Condition: Used - Very Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Barrels: Good
Barrel Type: Cavalry
Action: Single
Triggers: Good
Finish: Brownish/Gray Patina
Sights: Good
Manufacture Date: 1873
Engraving: Indian Gliphs
Extras: 1st generation Hammer w/mainspring
Item Location: L/R sides
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Guns International #: 102426213
Seller's Information
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please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: poppie344
Member Since: 8/27/23
First Name: Louis
Last Name: Martucci
State:
Florida
Zip: 32636
Country: United States
Phone:
(352) 636-9562
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 17
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Methods: zelle,cash,wire transfer
About Us: selling my personal collection
Colt, 1873, SAA SN #661 (Peacemaker), .45 Cal. (LC) (recreated from admin as 102693148)
Description: This historical weapon that helped tame the West was "rode hard and put away wet" on many an occasion during its' documented 28 years of history serving both Cavalry and Artillery units mention in two certification from Colt Manufacturing and John Kopec. Early records for issuance by Colt to the Army were lost in a Colt factory fire. However, the first issue of Peacemakers was made to the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) in 1874, two years before the issue sent to Custer's 7th Cavalry in 1876. Research of military history and prior records reflect that the 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) were issued the first 1,000 Peacemakers produced in 1873, and were shipped in Lot #3 from the Springfield Armory in 1874 while assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. During the 10th's Kansas duties it provided protection to settlers and merchants transiting the Sante Fe Trail, protected the railroads being built to expand the movement of people and goods from coast to coast, and protected stage coach lines and escorted catlle drives and wagon trains. In April 1875, the Buffalo Soldiers were sent to Fort Concho, Texas to help with the effort to capture Chief Vittorio and fought many skirmishes with the Induians in the Quitman Mountains, Van Horn Mountains, Sierra Diablo and Delaware Mountains.They were successful in containing the Apache, but, again Vittorio escaped capture. Later, during the Spring of 1885, the 10th was sent to Arizona to support the Union Pacific Railroad and from there a battalion was sent in search of Chief Geronimo, which led to his capture. Subsequently, elements of the "Buffalo Soldiers" ran down and captured the remnants of Geronimo's band led by Chief Mangus. After 20 years in the inhospitable deserts of the Southwest the 10th was finally moved to Fort Custer, Montana. Prior to serving in the Spanish American War, #661 was sent to the Springfield Armory for refurbishment and was updated with new parts as needed. Unfortunately, due to the policy at the time, many parts were used from other salvageable weapons and when she was put back together there was no regard for matching any of the serial numbers. This was customary for the period, per Mr. Kopec's letter. It is not easy to assert just where #661 served in the Spanish American War as all the elements of the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry's were assigned to both the Phillipines and Cuba. All we know is that she was present in either one of these sites. We do know that #661 was sent back to the Colt factory in late 1900 and was altered from a 5 1/2' Cavalry barrel to a 7" Artillery barrel configuration. She also sustained a cylinder, loading gate, and hammer replaement, Again, irrespective of maintaining any serial number integrity common for the time. She was then sent to Commander, Company D, 5th Artillery Regiment, Fort Sheridan, Illinois in February 1901 (which is the last known date of military assignment). Some 95 years later, in 1996, she was found in a pawn shop by her current owner. #661 has two Indian gliph cartouches. The one on the left side, below the hammer, appears to be a centipede (representing: Balance/Courage over fear or good versus evil) while the second on the right side in front of the cylinder appears to be a gila monster (representing: of the desert). This with the extended 20 year period that the "Buffalo Soldiers" served in the Southwest makes it relevant that #661 was most likely assigned to the 10th Cavalry during this entire period. In any event, this Peacemaker had been assigned to either an Indian Scout or to a Cavalryman that was sympathtiec to the Indians. Many thanks must be given to Mr. Ramon Riley, Cultural Director, "Nowike Bagowa" (House of Our Footprints), The White Mountain Apache Cultural Center and Museum, White River, Arizsona, for providing insight into the meaning of #661's gliphs and an oral history of the indigenous people of the South and Southwest. We've all heard "what if walls could speak"; well, what if #661 could speak...what would she tell us! (ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED) IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMEDED THAT THIS WEAPON BE INSPECTED IN PERSON OR BY ON-LINE VIDEO. **BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND INSURANCE** **OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED** SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 661 Bore: Good Chambers: Good Ejectors: Fine Condition: Used - Very Good Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition: Good Barrels: Good Barrel Type: Cavalry Action: Single Triggers: Good Finish: Brownish/Gray Patina Sights: Good Manufacture Date: 1873 Engraving: Indian Gliphs Extras: 1st generation Hammer w/mainspring Item Location: L/R sides |
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Guns International #: 102426213
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: poppie344
Member Since: 8/27/23
First Name: Louis
Last Name: Martucci
State:
Florida
Zip: 32636
Country: United States
Phone:
(352) 636-9562
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 17
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Methods: zelle,cash,wire transfer
About Us: selling my personal collection
Colt, 1873, SAA SN #661 (Peacemaker), .45 Cal. (LC) (recreated from admin as 102693148)
Description:
This historical weapon that helped tame the West was "rode hard and put away wet" on many an occasion during its' documented 28 years of history serving both Cavalry and Artillery units mention in two certification from Colt Manufacturing and John Kopec. Early records for issuance by Colt to the Army were lost in a Colt factory fire. However, the first issue of Peacemakers was made to the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) in 1874, two years before the issue sent to Custer's 7th Cavalry in 1876. Research of military history and prior records reflect that the 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) were issued the first 1,000 Peacemakers produced in 1873, and were shipped in Lot #3 from the Springfield Armory in 1874 while assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. During the 10th's Kansas duties it provided protection to settlers and merchants transiting the Sante Fe Trail, protected the railroads being built to expand the movement of people and goods from coast to coast, and protected stage coach lines and escorted catlle drives and wagon trains. In April 1875, the Buffalo Soldiers were sent to Fort Concho, Texas to help with the effort to capture Chief Vittorio and fought many skirmishes with the Induians in the Quitman Mountains, Van Horn Mountains, Sierra Diablo and Delaware Mountains.They were successful in containing the Apache, but, again Vittorio escaped capture. Later, during the Spring of 1885, the 10th was sent to Arizona to support the Union Pacific Railroad and from there a battalion was sent in search of Chief Geronimo, which led to his capture. Subsequently, elements of the "Buffalo Soldiers" ran down and captured the remnants of Geronimo's band led by Chief Mangus. After 20 years in the inhospitable deserts of the Southwest the 10th was finally moved to Fort Custer, Montana. Prior to serving in the Spanish American War, #661 was sent to the Springfield Armory for refurbishment and was updated with new parts as needed. Unfortunately, due to the policy at the time, many parts were used from other salvageable weapons and when she was put back together there was no regard for matching any of the serial numbers. This was customary for the period, per Mr. Kopec's letter. It is not easy to assert just where #661 served in the Spanish American War as all the elements of the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry's were assigned to both the Phillipines and Cuba. All we know is that she was present in either one of these sites. We do know that #661 was sent back to the Colt factory in late 1900 and was altered from a 5 1/2' Cavalry barrel to a 7" Artillery barrel configuration. She also sustained a cylinder, loading gate, and hammer replaement, Again, irrespective of maintaining any serial number integrity common for the time. She was then sent to Commander, Company D, 5th Artillery Regiment, Fort Sheridan, Illinois in February 1901 (which is the last known date of military assignment). Some 95 years later, in 1996, she was found in a pawn shop by her current owner. #661 has two Indian gliph cartouches. The one on the left side, below the hammer, appears to be a centipede (representing: Balance/Courage over fear or good versus evil) while the second on the right side in front of the cylinder appears to be a gila monster (representing: of the desert). This with the extended 20 year period that the "Buffalo Soldiers" served in the Southwest makes it relevant that #661 was most likely assigned to the 10th Cavalry during this entire period. In any event, this Peacemaker had been assigned to either an Indian Scout or to a Cavalryman that was sympathtiec to the Indians. Many thanks must be given to Mr. Ramon Riley, Cultural Director, "Nowike Bagowa" (House of Our Footprints), The White Mountain Apache Cultural Center and Museum, White River, Arizsona, for providing insight into the meaning of #661's gliphs and an oral history of the indigenous people of the South and Southwest. We've all heard "what if walls could speak"; well, what if #661 could speak...what would she tell us!
(ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED)
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMEDED THAT THIS WEAPON BE INSPECTED IN PERSON OR BY ON-LINE VIDEO.
**BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND INSURANCE**
**OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED**
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 661
Bore: Good
Chambers: Good
Ejectors: Fine
Condition: Used - Very Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Barrels: Good
Barrel Type: Cavalry
Action: Single
Triggers: Good
Finish: Brownish/Gray Patina
Sights: Good
Manufacture Date: 1873
Engraving: Indian Gliphs
Extras: 1st generation Hammer w/mainspring
Item Location: L/R sides
Description:
This historical weapon that helped tame the West was "rode hard and put away wet" on many an occasion during its' documented 28 years of history serving both Cavalry and Artillery units mention in two certification from Colt Manufacturing and John Kopec. Early records for issuance by Colt to the Army were lost in a Colt factory fire. However, the first issue of Peacemakers was made to the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) in 1874, two years before the issue sent to Custer's 7th Cavalry in 1876. Research of military history and prior records reflect that the 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) were issued the first 1,000 Peacemakers produced in 1873, and were shipped in Lot #3 from the Springfield Armory in 1874 while assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. During the 10th's Kansas duties it provided protection to settlers and merchants transiting the Sante Fe Trail, protected the railroads being built to expand the movement of people and goods from coast to coast, and protected stage coach lines and escorted catlle drives and wagon trains. In April 1875, the Buffalo Soldiers were sent to Fort Concho, Texas to help with the effort to capture Chief Vittorio and fought many skirmishes with the Induians in the Quitman Mountains, Van Horn Mountains, Sierra Diablo and Delaware Mountains.They were successful in containing the Apache, but, again Vittorio escaped capture. Later, during the Spring of 1885, the 10th was sent to Arizona to support the Union Pacific Railroad and from there a battalion was sent in search of Chief Geronimo, which led to his capture. Subsequently, elements of the "Buffalo Soldiers" ran down and captured the remnants of Geronimo's band led by Chief Mangus. After 20 years in the inhospitable deserts of the Southwest the 10th was finally moved to Fort Custer, Montana. Prior to serving in the Spanish American War, #661 was sent to the Springfield Armory for refurbishment and was updated with new parts as needed. Unfortunately, due to the policy at the time, many parts were used from other salvageable weapons and when she was put back together there was no regard for matching any of the serial numbers. This was customary for the period, per Mr. Kopec's letter. It is not easy to assert just where #661 served in the Spanish American War as all the elements of the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry's were assigned to both the Phillipines and Cuba. All we know is that she was present in either one of these sites. We do know that #661 was sent back to the Colt factory in late 1900 and was altered from a 5 1/2' Cavalry barrel to a 7" Artillery barrel configuration. She also sustained a cylinder, loading gate, and hammer replaement, Again, irrespective of maintaining any serial number integrity common for the time. She was then sent to Commander, Company D, 5th Artillery Regiment, Fort Sheridan, Illinois in February 1901 (which is the last known date of military assignment). Some 95 years later, in 1996, she was found in a pawn shop by her current owner. #661 has two Indian gliph cartouches. The one on the left side, below the hammer, appears to be a centipede (representing: Balance/Courage over fear or good versus evil) while the second on the right side in front of the cylinder appears to be a gila monster (representing: of the desert). This with the extended 20 year period that the "Buffalo Soldiers" served in the Southwest makes it relevant that #661 was most likely assigned to the 10th Cavalry during this entire period. In any event, this Peacemaker had been assigned to either an Indian Scout or to a Cavalryman that was sympathtiec to the Indians. Many thanks must be given to Mr. Ramon Riley, Cultural Director, "Nowike Bagowa" (House of Our Footprints), The White Mountain Apache Cultural Center and Museum, White River, Arizsona, for providing insight into the meaning of #661's gliphs and an oral history of the indigenous people of the South and Southwest. We've all heard "what if walls could speak"; well, what if #661 could speak...what would she tell us!
(ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED)
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMEDED THAT THIS WEAPON BE INSPECTED IN PERSON OR BY ON-LINE VIDEO.
**BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND INSURANCE**
**OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED**
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 661
Bore: Good
Chambers: Good
Ejectors: Fine
Condition: Used - Very Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Barrels: Good
Barrel Type: Cavalry
Action: Single
Triggers: Good
Finish: Brownish/Gray Patina
Sights: Good
Manufacture Date: 1873
Engraving: Indian Gliphs
Extras: 1st generation Hammer w/mainspring
Item Location: L/R sides
Guns International #: 102426213
Guns International #: 102426213
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: poppie344
Member Since: 8/27/23
First Name: Louis
Last Name: Martucci
State:
Florida
Zip: 32636
Country: United States
Phone:
(352) 636-9562
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 17
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Methods: zelle,cash,wire transfer
About Us: selling my personal collection
Colt, 1873, SAA SN #661 (Peacemaker), .45 Cal. (LC) (recreated from admin as 102693148)
Description:
This historical weapon that helped tame the West was "rode hard and put away wet" on many an occasion during its' documented 28 years of history serving both Cavalry and Artillery units mention in two certification from Colt Manufacturing and John Kopec. Early records for issuance by Colt to the Army were lost in a Colt factory fire. However, the first issue of Peacemakers was made to the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) in 1874, two years before the issue sent to Custer's 7th Cavalry in 1876. Research of military history and prior records reflect that the 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) were issued the first 1,000 Peacemakers produced in 1873, and were shipped in Lot #3 from the Springfield Armory in 1874 while assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. During the 10th's Kansas duties it provided protection to settlers and merchants transiting the Sante Fe Trail, protected the railroads being built to expand the movement of people and goods from coast to coast, and protected stage coach lines and escorted catlle drives and wagon trains. In April 1875, the Buffalo Soldiers were sent to Fort Concho, Texas to help with the effort to capture Chief Vittorio and fought many skirmishes with the Induians in the Quitman Mountains, Van Horn Mountains, Sierra Diablo and Delaware Mountains.They were successful in containing the Apache, but, again Vittorio escaped capture. Later, during the Spring of 1885, the 10th was sent to Arizona to support the Union Pacific Railroad and from there a battalion was sent in search of Chief Geronimo, which led to his capture. Subsequently, elements of the "Buffalo Soldiers" ran down and captured the remnants of Geronimo's band led by Chief Mangus. After 20 years in the inhospitable deserts of the Southwest the 10th was finally moved to Fort Custer, Montana. Prior to serving in the Spanish American War, #661 was sent to the Springfield Armory for refurbishment and was updated with new parts as needed. Unfortunately, due to the policy at the time, many parts were used from other salvageable weapons and when she was put back together there was no regard for matching any of the serial numbers. This was customary for the period, per Mr. Kopec's letter. It is not easy to assert just where #661 served in the Spanish American War as all the elements of the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry's were assigned to both the Phillipines and Cuba. All we know is that she was present in either one of these sites. We do know that #661 was sent back to the Colt factory in late 1900 and was altered from a 5 1/2' Cavalry barrel to a 7" Artillery barrel configuration. She also sustained a cylinder, loading gate, and hammer replaement, Again, irrespective of maintaining any serial number integrity common for the time. She was then sent to Commander, Company D, 5th Artillery Regiment, Fort Sheridan, Illinois in February 1901 (which is the last known date of military assignment). Some 95 years later, in 1996, she was found in a pawn shop by her current owner. #661 has two Indian gliph cartouches. The one on the left side, below the hammer, appears to be a centipede (representing: Balance/Courage over fear or good versus evil) while the second on the right side in front of the cylinder appears to be a gila monster (representing: of the desert). This with the extended 20 year period that the "Buffalo Soldiers" served in the Southwest makes it relevant that #661 was most likely assigned to the 10th Cavalry during this entire period. In any event, this Peacemaker had been assigned to either an Indian Scout or to a Cavalryman that was sympathtiec to the Indians. Many thanks must be given to Mr. Ramon Riley, Cultural Director, "Nowike Bagowa" (House of Our Footprints), The White Mountain Apache Cultural Center and Museum, White River, Arizsona, for providing insight into the meaning of #661's gliphs and an oral history of the indigenous people of the South and Southwest. We've all heard "what if walls could speak"; well, what if #661 could speak...what would she tell us!
(ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED)
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMEDED THAT THIS WEAPON BE INSPECTED IN PERSON OR BY ON-LINE VIDEO.
**BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND INSURANCE**
**OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED**
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 661
Bore: Good
Chambers: Good
Ejectors: Fine
Condition: Used - Very Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Barrels: Good
Barrel Type: Cavalry
Action: Single
Triggers: Good
Finish: Brownish/Gray Patina
Sights: Good
Manufacture Date: 1873
Engraving: Indian Gliphs
Extras: 1st generation Hammer w/mainspring
Item Location: L/R sides
Description:
This historical weapon that helped tame the West was "rode hard and put away wet" on many an occasion during its' documented 28 years of history serving both Cavalry and Artillery units mention in two certification from Colt Manufacturing and John Kopec. Early records for issuance by Colt to the Army were lost in a Colt factory fire. However, the first issue of Peacemakers was made to the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) in 1874, two years before the issue sent to Custer's 7th Cavalry in 1876. Research of military history and prior records reflect that the 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) were issued the first 1,000 Peacemakers produced in 1873, and were shipped in Lot #3 from the Springfield Armory in 1874 while assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. During the 10th's Kansas duties it provided protection to settlers and merchants transiting the Sante Fe Trail, protected the railroads being built to expand the movement of people and goods from coast to coast, and protected stage coach lines and escorted catlle drives and wagon trains. In April 1875, the Buffalo Soldiers were sent to Fort Concho, Texas to help with the effort to capture Chief Vittorio and fought many skirmishes with the Induians in the Quitman Mountains, Van Horn Mountains, Sierra Diablo and Delaware Mountains.They were successful in containing the Apache, but, again Vittorio escaped capture. Later, during the Spring of 1885, the 10th was sent to Arizona to support the Union Pacific Railroad and from there a battalion was sent in search of Chief Geronimo, which led to his capture. Subsequently, elements of the "Buffalo Soldiers" ran down and captured the remnants of Geronimo's band led by Chief Mangus. After 20 years in the inhospitable deserts of the Southwest the 10th was finally moved to Fort Custer, Montana. Prior to serving in the Spanish American War, #661 was sent to the Springfield Armory for refurbishment and was updated with new parts as needed. Unfortunately, due to the policy at the time, many parts were used from other salvageable weapons and when she was put back together there was no regard for matching any of the serial numbers. This was customary for the period, per Mr. Kopec's letter. It is not easy to assert just where #661 served in the Spanish American War as all the elements of the 2nd, 6th, and 10th Cavalry's were assigned to both the Phillipines and Cuba. All we know is that she was present in either one of these sites. We do know that #661 was sent back to the Colt factory in late 1900 and was altered from a 5 1/2' Cavalry barrel to a 7" Artillery barrel configuration. She also sustained a cylinder, loading gate, and hammer replaement, Again, irrespective of maintaining any serial number integrity common for the time. She was then sent to Commander, Company D, 5th Artillery Regiment, Fort Sheridan, Illinois in February 1901 (which is the last known date of military assignment). Some 95 years later, in 1996, she was found in a pawn shop by her current owner. #661 has two Indian gliph cartouches. The one on the left side, below the hammer, appears to be a centipede (representing: Balance/Courage over fear or good versus evil) while the second on the right side in front of the cylinder appears to be a gila monster (representing: of the desert). This with the extended 20 year period that the "Buffalo Soldiers" served in the Southwest makes it relevant that #661 was most likely assigned to the 10th Cavalry during this entire period. In any event, this Peacemaker had been assigned to either an Indian Scout or to a Cavalryman that was sympathtiec to the Indians. Many thanks must be given to Mr. Ramon Riley, Cultural Director, "Nowike Bagowa" (House of Our Footprints), The White Mountain Apache Cultural Center and Museum, White River, Arizsona, for providing insight into the meaning of #661's gliphs and an oral history of the indigenous people of the South and Southwest. We've all heard "what if walls could speak"; well, what if #661 could speak...what would she tell us!
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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 661
Bore: Good
Chambers: Good
Ejectors: Fine
Condition: Used - Very Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Barrels: Good
Barrel Type: Cavalry
Action: Single
Triggers: Good
Finish: Brownish/Gray Patina
Sights: Good
Manufacture Date: 1873
Engraving: Indian Gliphs
Extras: 1st generation Hammer w/mainspring
Item Location: L/R sides
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