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THBColt Army Cut Down Used in 1874 Gunfight in Wichita, Kansas Killing William (Bad Billy) Hart
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LiveMay 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
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- Lot Description
.44 caliber, 6" barrel length, S/N 101869. Marking on top of the barrel in single line with Colt address. Bottom of the back strap is marked with Wichita, Kansas Police department evidence number IAO57-3028T. Blue finish on the barrel and cylinder. Case color frame with brass trigger guard and back strap. Walnut grips. Grips have a dotted circular pattern marked on them.
Included in this lot is a hand written note about this firearm from western actor Bill Hart. Bill had this piece in his collection and gave it to J. Gonzalez-Vidal on February 2, 1936, which is outlined in the letter. Not to be confused, Bad Billy Hart was killed in a wild west shoot out in Wichita, Kansas, in 1874. This firearm was used in the shoot out and taken as evidence. The police department added the evidence number on the bottom of the back strap. This piece ended up in Bill Hart's collection as he collected western firearms. A second letter from Ramona Vidal dated June 12, 1948, is verification to the first letter and included. A couple pictures of Bill Hart in character are present as well.
All metal surfaces have a brown to plum patina mixing with light pitting. The grips have nicks and dings. Missing the lever and barrel has been cut down. The trigger guard has a yellowing patina. Bore is pitted. Mechanically fine.Condition
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