June 12-13, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/12/2019
Lot consists of: (A) Fired .45-55 Springfield Trapdoor carbine copper shell casing found near the Water Ravine area of the Custer Battlefield. Found at 3" deep with a metal detector in the late 1970's. (B) A .50-70 dropped cartridge from an area two miles SE of the Washita Battle monument. PROVENANCE: Signed and notarized letter dated September 20, 1979 that describes above Custer Battle cartridge and circumstances of it's discovery. Rare opportunity to obtain cartridges from two famous Indian Wars engagements that featured Custer's 7th Cavalry. Custer historian John Carroll collection, Dr. Frank Wagner cavalry museum collection.
Condition: (Relic).
Paperwork
Affidavit for Copper Casing