7TH CAVALRY GUN POSS CARRIED BATTLE OF LITTLE BIG HORN

Model 1873 Colt SAA "Little Big Horn" weapon assembled from three serial numbered parts, the frame number within the "Custer range" of issue, the US stamped frame s/n 5039 (lot 5 issued SAA), barrel s/n 4794, cylinder s/n 5296, having military marks indicating it is a "Peace Gun" with US holster issued to scouts, 5 1/2" barrel, issued late June, 1874, to 7th Cavalry, prior to the Black Hills Campaign, SAA returned to Rock Island Armory for parts. Grips marked 1901 & OCH (Odus C. Horney). Refurbished parts of this revolver are from Manufacturers Lots 3, 4 and 5 (RARE).With Model 1881 Flagler holster flap marked D-15, having a large silver Indian concho on the flap, Metcalf model 1881 web belt, nickel-plated metal buckle,3" x 47" belt.Odus Creamer Horney (1856-1957) was an officer of the U.S Army from 1891 to 1930. Horney transferred from infantry to ordinance in 1894. He co-designed the M1903 Springfield rifle and invented the smokeless powder plant factory. During World War I, Horney returned to serve as lieutenant colonel. In 1919, Horney was reappointed as lieutenant colonel and ordinance officer of the Philippine Department. Provenance: Includes binder of provenance.