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LOT 1153
U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Single Action Revolver - Serial
no. 2619, 45 S&W Schofield cal., 7 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. A total of 3,035 of these were manufactured in 1875 with seven inch barrels, walnut grips and blue finish as the standard finish.
The U.S. Ordnance Department ordered almost the entire production. Many were issued to the 4th Cavalry and the black troops of the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry, the “Buffalo Soldiers” of the Indian Wars. Some notorious outlaws and lawmen of the Old West were known to have carried a Schofield as well. The ejector housing has the two-line address/patent dates on the left
side and “SCHOFIELD’S PAT APR 22D 1873” on the right side. The toe of the back strap is marked “US”. The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear cylinder face, and right grip panel. U.S. Ordnance
INCLUDED IS A FIRST EDITION COPY OF
“THE HISTORY OF THE TENTH CAVALRY, 1866 - 1921” BY MAJOR E.L.N. GLASS
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sub-inspector mark “L” and “P” appear on the rear cylinder face, and underside of the barrel lug. The left grip panel has an Ordnance script letter cartouche. The number “1” on both bottoms of the grip panels and left grip panel at the top. CONDITION: Very good, displaying all the character of a survivor of the Indian Wars that saw military use out West with strong traces of original blue finish in the protected areas and heavy amount of original blue on the barrel latch. The grips are also very good with similar “working gun” character with worn high edges and faint cartouche. Cylinder does not stay seated when revolver is ejected, otherwise action is fine.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1154
Historic Framed 42-Star American Cavalry Guidon Flag Marked for the “Buffalo Soldiers” 10th Cavalry Regiment with First Edition Copy of “The History of the Tenth Cavalry, 1866-1921” - This is a very rare, framed example of an American 42-star cavalry guidon that is marked for the U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment, more famously known as one of the African-American “Buffalo Soldier” regiments. The 10th Cavalry was formed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in 1866, and it was one of six regiments (two cavalry, four infantry) of African-American troops approved to be raised. These regiments were received their nickname from the Native American tribes they were in contact with and fighting against during
the Indian Wars in the American West, during which they served with distinction. The Buffalo Soldier regiments went on to serve in one form or another in nearly every major conflict of the United States up to the present day. This “swallow-tail” guidon can be dated due to its rare 42-star configuration, a flag which was never officially adopted by the U.S. Despite never being officially adopted, flags bearing 42 stars were in service in limited numbers for 243 days between 11 November 1889, when Washington received statehood, and 3 July 1890, when Idaho became a state. The guidon is faintly marked at the center “10/[crossed sabers]/ US” signifying the regiment it belonged to, and it would have been carried by them during a short period between the end of the Indian Wars and the Spanish- American War. Also included is a first addition copy of “The History of the Tenth Cavalry, 1866-1921” compiled by Major E.L.N. Glass, covering the years 1866-1921. Inside the cover is hand marked in ink “Mark Rhoads/2nd Lieut. 10th Cav./Feb., 1919-March, 1920”, who was likely the original owner of the book. The guidon is contained in a hardwood frame that measures
31 x 38 1/4 inches.
CONDITION: Very fine, the flag itself showing some scattered light spotting and a few scattered small holes/ tears near the mounting edge. The frame is excellent with only the slightest handling/storage marks. The book is very fine with some mild yellowing of the pages and very minimal wear. This is an incredible piece of Buffalo Soldiers history that you don’t want to miss! Provenance: The Steve Turner Collection of African Americana; The Saloga Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500