COLT MODEL 1877 DA, .41, SIX INCH, IN ORIGINAL FACTORY CARTON, WITH HARTLEY & GRAHAM PRESENTATION SILVER PLAQUES / FACTORY LETTER FOR HARTLEY & GRAHAM 1883

Serial Number 4167X is a RARE and Historic representative of a Life Long Friendship on the Old Frontier. A friendship forged before Wm. F. Cody was the great showman, at the time he was on the lonely frontier doing battle with Cheyenne "Dog Soldiers", and soon to make his reputation in battle. Cody was a "man of his times", into whiskey, and GAMBLING. While stationed at Fort Sedgwick, he was deeply into Horse Racing! In fact, he named his nearly unbeatable horse Tall Bull, in honor of the Cheyenne" Dog Soldier" Chief recently killed in battle. Reub Wood who was the Post Trader, ran "The Book " for Cody, taking and covering all bets on the horse races. In the most famous race, Cody's Tall Bull ran against Powder Face, the horse of Capt. Lute North. Quoting Cody, "Reub Wood bantered me for side bets, and I took them all, until I had put up my last cent on Tall Bull". Thus passed the time at Fort Sedgwick! Observing the PERFECTLY INLAID SILVER plaques, the work of Hartley & Graham ( as witnessed on the inside of the grips, and the installation technique) "From Reub to Col", the other side "Death on Dogs". This term death on dogs, refers to Cheyenne Dog soldiers, the sworn enemy of Cody and Wood. The .41 Thunderer has about 98% of all the original nickel plating, and 99% of all the fire blue on the hammer and trigger reverse. It shows great care and preservation. The MECHANICAL actions of both Single Action firing, and Double Action firing function perfectly!! The checkered hard rubber grips are perfect, and the silver plaques are in perfect order and condition. The original box shows dirt and storage wear on the lid, BUT all parts are there and original. It even contains the original "L" tool and cleaning rod. All Colt applied markings, such as barrel address, frame patents, are clear and present. MOST Important, the acid etched barrel panel is PERFECT. This would have been presented to Cody just after starting his Wild West Show, no doubt good wishes from Reub Wood, and a remembrance from Old Ft. Sedgwick days! This also comes with many pages of historical text, documenting the background, and the Factory Letter. A unique and limited Collector opportunity! PRICE $30,000

SHOWN WITH ORIGINAL COLT "L"-TOOL IN BOX......