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LOT 1091
U.S. Rinaldo A. Carr Inspected Colt Cavalry Model Single Action
Army Revolver - Serial no. 133565, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Offered here is a Rinaldo A. Carr
sub-inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army revolver that was
manufactured in 1890. These Carr sub-inspected Cavalry Models are in the serial
number range 131187-140361. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with address “COLT’S PT.
F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” in elongated block letters. The left side of the frame is roll-
stamped with the Colt three-date/three-line patent markings followed by the “U.S” property mark.
The Sub-Inspector’s initials “R.A.C.” are stamped on the underside of the barrel, the bottom of the
frame above the serial number, and on the side of the cylinder. “P” proof marks are stamped on the
underside of the barrel in front of the “R.A.C.” sub-inspection mark and on the side of the cylinder. The
full serial number is stamped on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The partial serial number “3565” is stamped on
the barrel beneath the ejector housing and on the side of the cylinder. The letter “K” is stamped on the trigger guard and butt. Both sides
of the grips have outlines of cartouches. The base of the left grip is stamped with the number “16,” likely a rack number.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 70% original blue finish, the frame retains strong traces of original case colors
in the protected areas; otherwise, the revolver has a brown-gray patina on the balance. Revolver has proper factory polishing marks that
are visible on either side of the front sight. The grips are good with slight traces of cartouches, high edge wear, and a few minor circular
dings on the butt. Mechanically functions but hammer has only three clicks.
Estimate: 11,000 - 17,000
LOT 1092
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: 1,500 - 2,250
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