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The assembly or batch number “422” is stamped on the inside of the loading gate and inside of the frame under the trigger guard. A “P” proof mark and “DFC” sub-inspector mark are stamped on the cylinder. The full matching serial number appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The matching partial serial number “1954” appears on the grip channel (handwritten), cylinder, and barrel. The left side of the grip is stamped with the date of inspection (“1884”) above the final inspection mark which consists of the script initials “FH”. The right side of the grip is stamped with script Sub-Inspector initials “DFC”. The small “DFC” mark is stamped on the left grip heel.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown, strongest on the grip straps from handling over the years. The hammer and frame retain 85% original case colors. The screws retain most of their original finish and show minimal wear. The grip is excellent plus with crisp date and cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This Cavalry Model will certainly be a standout piece in any private or public Colt or U.S. martial arms collection. It is truly an extraordinary example of a David F. Clark sub-inspected Cavalry Model revolver that will be difficult to improve upon! Provenance: The Captain William S. Peterson Collection; James W. King; Property of a Gentleman; James W. King; The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 50,000 - 75,000
LOT 1104
Colorized Cabinet Card of Tzoe “Peaches”, Apache Scout for General Crooks by Ben Wittick - This cabinet
card features Tzoe (also Tso-ay or Panayotishn), more commonly known as “Peaches”. Tzoe is pictured holding an unidentified long gun (possibly a prop) and appears to be wearing a holstered Remington revolver and a fringed buckskin shirt. Tzoe was born around 1860 as
part of the Canyon Creek
clan of the Apache, near
modern day Cibecue,
Arizona. In 1881, he
joined an uprising of the
Chiricahua Apaches (some
stories claim his family was forced to join by the rebel clans), who fled into the mountains of northern Mexico. The raid covered approximately 400 miles and resulted in the deaths of 26 settlers, with some
stories claiming Tzoe’s wives and child were also killed. Eventually he became disillusioned with the raid
and left. He was captured by the U.S. army and convinced to serve as a scout, taking part in General George Crook’s 1883 campaign against the rebel Apaches. The photo was taken by Ben Wittick (1845-1903), a famous photographer of the American West. Like many of his contemporaries, Wittick photographed the landscape, wildlife, and people of the West, particularly in the Southwest. He died at Fort Wingate in 1903. The card stock backing of this print bears the Wittick studio marking with his earlier Albuquerque, New Mexico address. The print itself has been lightly colored with watercolors and has a small caption in the lower right marked in white ink. The print including the backing measures approximately 8 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches. Includes a magazine page featuring an article about Tzoe written by Tom Augherton.
CONDITION: Fine with some very light fading of the color, some scattered light spotting (mostly on the backing), and some mild edge wear on the backing card. This print would be a nice addition to any collection of “Wild West” memorabilia!
Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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