Post by Diane Merkel on Apr 7, 2017 9:39:34 GMT -6
Pistol used during Custer's last stand at the Little Bighorn 1876 up for auction
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Article: www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/2017/pistol-used-during-custers-last-stand-at-the-little-bighorn-1876-up-for-auction/
Diane
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A James D Julia spokesman says: “In 1980, after a special archaeological dig at the battle site, excavated cartridge cases used during the battle underwent special forensic testing. This was done in an attempt to match up various guns currently held in museums and private hands to a casing from the battle site.
“Only a few guns in museums tested positive with five or six of them being in private hands. Since that time, a few others have been forensically matched. Because forensic science is not perfect, the results - in some cases - can be inconclusive.”
The spokesman adds that “the only complete and original Colt SA in private hands today, positively identified as having been at this historic fight” is the one James D Julia is offering at auction.
Article: www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/2017/pistol-used-during-custers-last-stand-at-the-little-bighorn-1876-up-for-auction/
Diane