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Colt 1873 SA Revolver & Remington Keene Rifle Collection of Red Tomahawk Who Killed Sitting Bull
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Colt 1873 SA Revolver & Remington Keene .45-70 Rifle Collection of "Red Tomahawk Who Killed Chief Sitting Bull" of Little Big Horn Fame
This is the one of a kind collection of Red Tomahawks revolver/rifle/jacket/badge issued to him as a Standing Rock Indian Police officer
The revolver is attested by Red Tomahawk himself as the gun used to shoot Chief Sitting Bull
1873 Colt Single Action U.S. Calvary revolver in .45 Colt caliber and serial number 49108
7 1/2" barrel
Includes Cody letter that shows this revolver is one of 200 shipped to the United States Government in 1878
Correct Original Walnut grips show use with a stamp on right grip that is illegible except "Co-- o-- CAV.) Presumed to be the 8th due to wear
Bluing still remains in recessed areas
Bore is Fair
Nice action with all 4 Clicks, notches
U.S. marked frame with HN. (Henry Nettleton) inspector marks on frame, grip strap, cylinder, and barrel along with W (E.C. Wheeler) inspector marks on back strap and trigger guard
Includes Kopec letter of authenticity, Authority on Colts
Nice Patina on entire Revolver
Bottom of frame has Sioux "Togia" in oowa (Indian language) inscription "Shoot Sitting Bull Last" and "Red Tomahawk" on grip
Red Tomahawk, Standing Rock Indian Police sergeant, and lieutenant Bullhead were sent by James McLaughlin, the Indian Agent of Standing Rock Sioux Agency to arrest Sitting Bull early in the morning of December 15, 1890. After exiting the Cabin, Sitting Bull Resisted and a scuffle ensued, Bullhead was shot by a Sitting Bull Follower, who then then turned and shot Sitting Bull in the stomach. Immediately following , Red Tomahawk, who was behind Sitting Bull shot him in the head, Fatally killing Sitting Bull
Red Tomahawk used his issued 1873 Colt SA .45 caliber revolver s/n 49108, which was on loan from the 8th cavalry, who were stationed at Fort Yates
Documentation included of Red Tomahawks verbal history of the historical event of the killing of Sitting Bull starting with "Sitting Bull was my friend, I killed him like this....."
Includes recounting of the Battle of Standing Rock
Includes recounting of Sitting Bulls death by James McLaughlin Indian Agent at Standing Rock Reservation 1891
Remington Keene .45-70 caliber USID Rifle s/n 203, less than 600 going to Indian Police
Red Tomahawk written in Togia on left side of forearm
Red Tomahawk is also marked on the bottom of the butt stock at heel in Togia
W1018469 on left side of action is believed to be put on by a museum at some point
Full length magazine tube
Bolt action
Bore is good
Tight action
Walnut stock in nice condition with handling marks and Togia symbols as noted above
Sling mounts
24" barrel
The receiver marked U.S.I.D. for United States Interior Department followed by a serial number from 1 to 600
The only repeating Remington rifle at this time that was not a revolving action
Tremendous amount of blue remaining on barrel and action with some turning plum
NH. inspector marks on barrel and action who also Inspected the Revolver
Carbine style butt plate
Graduated adjustable sight
Address on bolt "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION, N.Y. | PAT. FEB’Y 24 MCH. 17, 1874 JAN 18 | SEPT 26 1876 MCH. 20 JULY 31, 1877"
Lt. William W. Kimball of the US Navy conducted the inspection of the Navy contract Remington-Keene rifles and marked their receivers with his initials as well as a “US” a “P” and a naval anchor stamp. Kimball also did the initial inspections of the Interior Department Remington-Keene rifles, again marking the receiver with his “WWK” initials and a “P” mark but using an feathered arrow instead of an anchor
In total, only 5,000 of these rifles were produced in hopes of attaining a military contract but only 600 were issued to the Indian Police
Originally marketed as "Model Furnished Interior Dept. for Indian Police"
Has U.S. Department of Indian Affairs inventory tag #38 attached
Indian Police dress jacket with Indian Police Badge affixed to it. Sious Braves called the Police 'Metal Breasts" due to the Badge
The badge is in the configuration of the Standing Rock Reservation and would have been issued to an officer of the Standing Rock Indian Police
Period hinged box with chain attached to lid
A truly one of a kind collection that would be a centerpiece for any collection and hours of conversation!
Colt 1873 SA Revolver & Remington Keene Rifle Collection of Red Tomahawk Who Killed Sitting Bull
Description:
Colt 1873 SA Revolver & Remington Keene .45-70 Rifle Collection of "Red Tomahawk Who Killed Chief Sitting Bull" of Little Big Horn Fame
This is the one of a kind collection of Red Tomahawks revolver/rifle/jacket/badge issued to him as a Standing Rock Indian Police officer
The revolver is attested by Red Tomahawk himself as the gun used to shoot Chief Sitting Bull
1873 Colt Single Action U.S. Calvary revolver in .45 Colt caliber and serial number 49108
7 1/2" barrel
Includes Cody letter that shows this revolver is one of 200 shipped to the United States Government in 1878
Correct Original Walnut grips show use with a stamp on right grip that is illegible except "Co-- o-- CAV.) Presumed to be the 8th due to wear
Bluing still remains in recessed areas
Bore is Fair
Nice action with all 4 Clicks, notches
U.S. marked frame with HN. (Henry Nettleton) inspector marks on frame, grip strap, cylinder, and barrel along with W (E.C. Wheeler) inspector marks on back strap and trigger guard
Includes Kopec letter of authenticity, Authority on Colts
Nice Patina on entire Revolver
Bottom of frame has Sioux "Togia" in oowa (Indian language) inscription "Shoot Sitting Bull Last" and "Red Tomahawk" on grip
Red Tomahawk, Standing Rock Indian Police sergeant, and lieutenant Bullhead were sent by James McLaughlin, the Indian Agent of Standing Rock Sioux Agency to arrest Sitting Bull early in the morning of December 15, 1890. After exiting the Cabin, Sitting Bull Resisted and a scuffle ensued, Bullhead was shot by a Sitting Bull Follower, who then then turned and shot Sitting Bull in the stomach. Immediately following , Red Tomahawk, who was behind Sitting Bull shot him in the head, Fatally killing Sitting Bull
Red Tomahawk used his issued 1873 Colt SA .45 caliber revolver s/n 49108, which was on loan from the 8th cavalry, who were stationed at Fort Yates
Documentation included of Red Tomahawks verbal history of the historical event of the killing of Sitting Bull starting with "Sitting Bull was my friend, I killed him like this....."
Includes recounting of the Battle of Standing Rock
Includes recounting of Sitting Bulls death by James McLaughlin Indian Agent at Standing Rock Reservation 1891
Remington Keene .45-70 caliber USID Rifle s/n 203, less than 600 going to Indian Police
Red Tomahawk written in Togia on left side of forearm
Red Tomahawk is also marked on the bottom of the butt stock at heel in Togia
W1018469 on left side of action is believed to be put on by a museum at some point
Full length magazine tube
Bolt action
Bore is good
Tight action
Walnut stock in nice condition with handling marks and Togia symbols as noted above
Sling mounts
24" barrel
The receiver marked U.S.I.D. for United States Interior Department followed by a serial number from 1 to 600
The only repeating Remington rifle at this time that was not a revolving action
Tremendous amount of blue remaining on barrel and action with some turning plum
NH. inspector marks on barrel and action who also Inspected the Revolver
Carbine style butt plate
Graduated adjustable sight
Address on bolt "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION, N.Y. | PAT. FEB’Y 24 MCH. 17, 1874 JAN 18 | SEPT 26 1876 MCH. 20 JULY 31, 1877"
Lt. William W. Kimball of the US Navy conducted the inspection of the Navy contract Remington-Keene rifles and marked their receivers with his initials as well as a “US” a “P” and a naval anchor stamp. Kimball also did the initial inspections of the Interior Department Remington-Keene rifles, again marking the receiver with his “WWK” initials and a “P” mark but using an feathered arrow instead of an anchor
In total, only 5,000 of these rifles were produced in hopes of attaining a military contract but only 600 were issued to the Indian Police
Originally marketed as "Model Furnished Interior Dept. for Indian Police"
Has U.S. Department of Indian Affairs inventory tag #38 attached
Indian Police dress jacket with Indian Police Badge affixed to it. Sious Braves called the Police 'Metal Breasts" due to the Badge
The badge is in the configuration of the Standing Rock Reservation and would have been issued to an officer of the Standing Rock Indian Police
Period hinged box with chain attached to lid
A truly one of a kind collection that would be a centerpiece for any collection and hours of conversation!
Colt 1873 SA Revolver & Remington Keene Rifle Collection of Red Tomahawk Who Killed Sitting Bull
Description:
Colt 1873 SA Revolver & Remington Keene .45-70 Rifle Collection of "Red Tomahawk Who Killed Chief Sitting Bull" of Little Big Horn Fame
This is the one of a kind collection of Red Tomahawks revolver/rifle/jacket/badge issued to him as a Standing Rock Indian Police officer
The revolver is attested by Red Tomahawk himself as the gun used to shoot Chief Sitting Bull
1873 Colt Single Action U.S. Calvary revolver in .45 Colt caliber and serial number 49108
7 1/2" barrel
Includes Cody letter that shows this revolver is one of 200 shipped to the United States Government in 1878
Correct Original Walnut grips show use with a stamp on right grip that is illegible except "Co-- o-- CAV.) Presumed to be the 8th due to wear
Bluing still remains in recessed areas
Bore is Fair
Nice action with all 4 Clicks, notches
U.S. marked frame with HN. (Henry Nettleton) inspector marks on frame, grip strap, cylinder, and barrel along with W (E.C. Wheeler) inspector marks on back strap and trigger guard
Includes Kopec letter of authenticity, Authority on Colts
Nice Patina on entire Revolver
Bottom of frame has Sioux "Togia" in oowa (Indian language) inscription "Shoot Sitting Bull Last" and "Red Tomahawk" on grip
Red Tomahawk, Standing Rock Indian Police sergeant, and lieutenant Bullhead were sent by James McLaughlin, the Indian Agent of Standing Rock Sioux Agency to arrest Sitting Bull early in the morning of December 15, 1890. After exiting the Cabin, Sitting Bull Resisted and a scuffle ensued, Bullhead was shot by a Sitting Bull Follower, who then then turned and shot Sitting Bull in the stomach. Immediately following , Red Tomahawk, who was behind Sitting Bull shot him in the head, Fatally killing Sitting Bull
Red Tomahawk used his issued 1873 Colt SA .45 caliber revolver s/n 49108, which was on loan from the 8th cavalry, who were stationed at Fort Yates
Documentation included of Red Tomahawks verbal history of the historical event of the killing of Sitting Bull starting with "Sitting Bull was my friend, I killed him like this....."
Includes recounting of the Battle of Standing Rock
Includes recounting of Sitting Bulls death by James McLaughlin Indian Agent at Standing Rock Reservation 1891
Remington Keene .45-70 caliber USID Rifle s/n 203, less than 600 going to Indian Police
Red Tomahawk written in Togia on left side of forearm
Red Tomahawk is also marked on the bottom of the butt stock at heel in Togia
W1018469 on left side of action is believed to be put on by a museum at some point
Full length magazine tube
Bolt action
Bore is good
Tight action
Walnut stock in nice condition with handling marks and Togia symbols as noted above
Sling mounts
24" barrel
The receiver marked U.S.I.D. for United States Interior Department followed by a serial number from 1 to 600
The only repeating Remington rifle at this time that was not a revolving action
Tremendous amount of blue remaining on barrel and action with some turning plum
NH. inspector marks on barrel and action who also Inspected the Revolver
Carbine style butt plate
Graduated adjustable sight
Address on bolt "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION, N.Y. | PAT. FEB’Y 24 MCH. 17, 1874 JAN 18 | SEPT 26 1876 MCH. 20 JULY 31, 1877"
Lt. William W. Kimball of the US Navy conducted the inspection of the Navy contract Remington-Keene rifles and marked their receivers with his initials as well as a “US” a “P” and a naval anchor stamp. Kimball also did the initial inspections of the Interior Department Remington-Keene rifles, again marking the receiver with his “WWK” initials and a “P” mark but using an feathered arrow instead of an anchor
In total, only 5,000 of these rifles were produced in hopes of attaining a military contract but only 600 were issued to the Indian Police
Originally marketed as "Model Furnished Interior Dept. for Indian Police"
Has U.S. Department of Indian Affairs inventory tag #38 attached
Indian Police dress jacket with Indian Police Badge affixed to it. Sious Braves called the Police 'Metal Breasts" due to the Badge
The badge is in the configuration of the Standing Rock Reservation and would have been issued to an officer of the Standing Rock Indian Police
Period hinged box with chain attached to lid
A truly one of a kind collection that would be a centerpiece for any collection and hours of conversation!
Colt 1873 SA Revolver & Remington Keene Rifle Collection of Red Tomahawk Who Killed Sitting Bull
Description:
Colt 1873 SA Revolver & Remington Keene .45-70 Rifle Collection of "Red Tomahawk Who Killed Chief Sitting Bull" of Little Big Horn Fame
This is the one of a kind collection of Red Tomahawks revolver/rifle/jacket/badge issued to him as a Standing Rock Indian Police officer
The revolver is attested by Red Tomahawk himself as the gun used to shoot Chief Sitting Bull
1873 Colt Single Action U.S. Calvary revolver in .45 Colt caliber and serial number 49108
7 1/2" barrel
Includes Cody letter that shows this revolver is one of 200 shipped to the United States Government in 1878
Correct Original Walnut grips show use with a stamp on right grip that is illegible except "Co-- o-- CAV.) Presumed to be the 8th due to wear
Bluing still remains in recessed areas
Bore is Fair
Nice action with all 4 Clicks, notches
U.S. marked frame with HN. (Henry Nettleton) inspector marks on frame, grip strap, cylinder, and barrel along with W (E.C. Wheeler) inspector marks on back strap and trigger guard
Includes Kopec letter of authenticity, Authority on Colts
Nice Patina on entire Revolver
Bottom of frame has Sioux "Togia" in oowa (Indian language) inscription "Shoot Sitting Bull Last" and "Red Tomahawk" on grip
Red Tomahawk, Standing Rock Indian Police sergeant, and lieutenant Bullhead were sent by James McLaughlin, the Indian Agent of Standing Rock Sioux Agency to arrest Sitting Bull early in the morning of December 15, 1890. After exiting the Cabin, Sitting Bull Resisted and a scuffle ensued, Bullhead was shot by a Sitting Bull Follower, who then then turned and shot Sitting Bull in the stomach. Immediately following , Red Tomahawk, who was behind Sitting Bull shot him in the head, Fatally killing Sitting Bull
Red Tomahawk used his issued 1873 Colt SA .45 caliber revolver s/n 49108, which was on loan from the 8th cavalry, who were stationed at Fort Yates
Documentation included of Red Tomahawks verbal history of the historical event of the killing of Sitting Bull starting with "Sitting Bull was my friend, I killed him like this....."
Includes recounting of the Battle of Standing Rock
Includes recounting of Sitting Bulls death by James McLaughlin Indian Agent at Standing Rock Reservation 1891
Remington Keene .45-70 caliber USID Rifle s/n 203, less than 600 going to Indian Police
Red Tomahawk written in Togia on left side of forearm
Red Tomahawk is also marked on the bottom of the butt stock at heel in Togia
W1018469 on left side of action is believed to be put on by a museum at some point
Full length magazine tube
Bolt action
Bore is good
Tight action
Walnut stock in nice condition with handling marks and Togia symbols as noted above
Sling mounts
24" barrel
The receiver marked U.S.I.D. for United States Interior Department followed by a serial number from 1 to 600
The only repeating Remington rifle at this time that was not a revolving action
Tremendous amount of blue remaining on barrel and action with some turning plum
NH. inspector marks on barrel and action who also Inspected the Revolver
Carbine style butt plate
Graduated adjustable sight
Address on bolt "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION, N.Y. | PAT. FEB’Y 24 MCH. 17, 1874 JAN 18 | SEPT 26 1876 MCH. 20 JULY 31, 1877"
Lt. William W. Kimball of the US Navy conducted the inspection of the Navy contract Remington-Keene rifles and marked their receivers with his initials as well as a “US” a “P” and a naval anchor stamp. Kimball also did the initial inspections of the Interior Department Remington-Keene rifles, again marking the receiver with his “WWK” initials and a “P” mark but using an feathered arrow instead of an anchor
In total, only 5,000 of these rifles were produced in hopes of attaining a military contract but only 600 were issued to the Indian Police
Originally marketed as "Model Furnished Interior Dept. for Indian Police"
Has U.S. Department of Indian Affairs inventory tag #38 attached
Indian Police dress jacket with Indian Police Badge affixed to it. Sious Braves called the Police 'Metal Breasts" due to the Badge
The badge is in the configuration of the Standing Rock Reservation and would have been issued to an officer of the Standing Rock Indian Police
Period hinged box with chain attached to lid
A truly one of a kind collection that would be a centerpiece for any collection and hours of conversation!