![]() ![]() Colt relic Cavalry Single Action Army No. Swanson Collection, as pictured and detailed on page 280 of his landmark book, G.A. ![]() Both of these revolvers are from Lot Seven, and could represent late issues to Company K or to other Seventh Cavalry companies.Researching various sources for other battlefield relic Custer Little Big Horn Colt Single Action Army revolvers has located only the following:Serial No. The present whereabouts of number 7047 is unknown to the authors, but this revolver is extant and has been recorded in our survey of Cavalry and Artillery revolvers. ![]() According to records found in the National Archives, number 7047 was recovered on the Custer Battlefield in 1933.Unfortunately, the documentation is vague and no other information exists. To quote: Serial numbers 70 also are of great interest to our study, as they are both documented and have direct Seventh Cavalry, or battlefield, association. Sterling Fenn, Colt Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers (1994). The revolver is empty, without cartridges, or empty cartridge casings.Details on No. The serial number determined on the left side of the cylinder in line with the lower flute, and read aided by forensic examination. 7047.45 caliber, 7 _-inch barrel, frozen in the half cock position, with the ejector rod and ejector rod housing assembly missing, as well as the grips, and lower portions of the backstrap and triggerguard strap.
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