Back in November 1970, we had stopped at a I-90 roadside cafe and curio shop that was just on the northside of the battlefield. Inside the restaruant the walls and overhead beams were festooned with pictures of the battlefield, paintings, cartridges & weapons found from the battle, much for sale, but at prices a 12 year old boy, let alone a family moving from Nebraska to Washington, could afford. I also remember seeing in the newspaper stand, that France's Charles DeGaulle had died a day or two before, so that sits in my mind as to the time frame. Also that I-90, at the passes from Montana to Idaho, was just a muddy path strewn with boulders as it was the last stage to be completed, going over it at night. Riding shotgun in a U-Haul, towing a trailer, following the family station wagon driven by my mother with my 3 siblings...
Agreed - that frame looks like it has been brushed at one point and the bluing doesn’t look original. Still an amazing story and a great piece of history.
It is pretty crazy...spending a campaign in heat and the dust in a flap holster it seems like it should at least be thinning at the muzzle and cylinder edges if he was actually using it at all. It's a beautiful gun, but it looks like it spent its life in an armory rack, not trecking across eastern Montana and fighting a battle covered in sweat and dirt.
So interesting, I enjoyed watching this alongside my Cimmaron/Uberti '7th Calvary' replica, which is perfect for us poor folk who just want the experience of shooting one of these historic pieces. I shoot mine with real black powder 45 Colt, and it's honestly the most fun I've had at the range! By the way, epic mustache! I'm planning to start growing mine out in November, and may never stop.
Thank you from Australia, great history story telling about your history and sad loss of life from both sides. I say as a ex Australian Army Veteran R.I.P , you very brave men.
Very impressive. Best sales pitch I've heard in a very long time. Guess I better go buy a lottery ticket for the billion dollar draw. May need the entire winnings to purchase this beauty. Thanks for the video.
I served with the 3rd Armored Cav at Fort Lewis Wa and helped with their move down to Fort Bliss Texas, moving with the advanced party for regimental Headquarters Communications. Love the cav.
Reno panicked and lost his command over his rout. Most of his command didn't hear his command to retreat. Many claimed he was drunk and when the they reached the crest of the hill and when Benteen came up he gave Benteen the command. Several men that remained in the cottonwoods hid and rejoined the command later. Reno should have set up his defense in the woods as at least he could have built breastworks. IMO.
It's interesting to read the little bit of that letter that accompanies this revolver. It mentions that many of the items were on loan from Captain Benteen and the author talks a little about Benteen's retirement and welfare in the authors opinion. It also mentions another revolver #13801 that had belonged to Captain Tom Custer and had been recaptured at the Slim Buttes fight. Can you please tell me more about this item #13801 to me? Also, the bottom of Kopec's letter is mentions something about that they believe when the letter was initially found that it's owner decided to counterfeit an old Colt revolver and re-stamp it with the serial #6055 in an effort to sell these items as a package. Could you also please tell me what that is all about too? I am very curious to know! Thanks for sharing all this with us. It's very fascinating. I only wish that I could come down and see everything. Have great weekend & thanks again! Very Respectfully Yours: Shawn W Bell
Hi Shawn, I don't have information about Tom Custer's gun at the moment, but we can speak to the Kopec letter. In his letter, Mr. Kopec mentions another revolver that was produced fraudulently in an attempt to take advantage of the period letter that identifies Cpt. Moylan's Colt. Thankfully, Mr. Kopec has had a chance to review both revolvers, and has been quite outspoken that the revolver we are offering is correct while condemning the other example as counterfeit.
Sadly a lot of men were killed because of Custer’s ego, Custer sent Benteen on a waste of time coz he didn’t want him sharing any Glory of his success, Custer also sent Reno and his troops to attack one end of the village that he had absolutely no idea of the size of it , the presenter said about Custer splitting his command as being a standard army practice but Commensense has to be involved too, Custer was warned several times about the size of the village and the amount of warriors it may contain but his arrogance, ego and his lust for glory prevented him from hearing those warnings and unfortunately a lot of men lost their lives because of that !!!
Colonel Custer was very reckless he graduated last in his class at West point and it shows because he has no good judgment to weigh all the circumstances for this is life and death.... General crook week earlier was attacked by over 1300 Indians.... His scouts already told him it was the largest Indian village they had ever seen he knew they would be outnumbered at least 5 to 1 they actually were by 10 to 1 he knew that for sure and had no backup plans.... He wanted that recognition of capturing the whole big village by himself and it would be fame throughout the country... And a promotion.... These Indians had already fought general crook why would he think they're going to run... all the greatest Indian chiefs from the soiux Cheyenne Arapaho we're there... If he had broken infantry and the Gatling guns set up a defensive perimeter to fall back if everything went bad then he would have been a hero smart Commander.... Or if he had waited for general Terry as planned.... .I'm not a fan of Custer.... He led his men to be butchered And massacred foolishly....
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A great story...and WELL told! Whatta piece of Americana. It'll be interesting to see what it goes for.
Back in November 1970, we had stopped at a I-90 roadside cafe and curio shop that was just on the northside of the battlefield. Inside the restaruant the walls and overhead beams were festooned with pictures of the battlefield, paintings, cartridges & weapons found from the battle, much for sale, but at prices a 12 year old boy, let alone a family moving from Nebraska to Washington, could afford. I also remember seeing in the newspaper stand, that France's Charles DeGaulle had died a day or two before, so that sits in my mind as to the time frame. Also that I-90, at the passes from Montana to Idaho, was just a muddy path strewn with boulders as it was the last stage to be completed, going over it at night. Riding shotgun in a U-Haul, towing a trailer, following the family station wagon driven by my mother with my 3 siblings...
Not sure what's harder to believe... that this Colt survived the Little Bighorn or that it still remains in such pristine original condition.
Agreed - that frame looks like it has been brushed at one point and the bluing doesn’t look original. Still an amazing story and a great piece of history.
And a letter with the serial number. A letter with all the info needed.
Yeah seems to good to be true but maybe? We we probably never know for sure
Well, the military is very strict about keeping serial numbers, even back then.
It is pretty crazy...spending a campaign in heat and the dust in a flap holster it seems like it should at least be thinning at the muzzle and cylinder edges if he was actually using it at all. It's a beautiful gun, but it looks like it spent its life in an armory rack, not trecking across eastern Montana and fighting a battle covered in sweat and dirt.
So interesting, I enjoyed watching this alongside my Cimmaron/Uberti '7th Calvary' replica, which is perfect for us poor folk who just want the experience of shooting one of these historic pieces. I shoot mine with real black powder 45 Colt, and it's honestly the most fun I've had at the range! By the way, epic mustache! I'm planning to start growing mine out in November, and may never stop.
Great story telling - great presentation
That could be a million dollar pistol.
Thank you from Australia, great history story telling about your history and sad loss of life from both sides. I say as a ex Australian Army Veteran R.I.P , you very brave men.
That's the best revolver ad I have ever seen.
3:58 Miles Moylan 1838-1909. Born in Ireland, died in San Diego.
Outstanding presentation and fantastic story !
Thank you for your presentation- you forgot to mention Moylan was Calhouns brother-in-law
Custer gang for sure! Benteen was not a fan of his.
President Calhoun?
@daviddavis7136 Myles Moylan married Charlotte Calhoun the sister of James Calhoun of the 7th
"Take the gun, Leave the Cannoli".
Is this auction house or the Smithsonian, this guy should give historical weapons tours at the RIA.
the best brief account of the battle of little bighorn i have ever heard.
Very impressive. Best sales pitch I've heard in a very long time. Guess I better go buy a lottery ticket for the billion dollar draw. May need the entire winnings to purchase this beauty. Thanks for the video.
Great handgun !
Finally, the master story recanter is back.
Awesome, I just made a cup of coffee
Amazing video. Well done
Good thing Custer took steps to insure the warriors couldn't escape.
It's in remarkably good condition for its age. You don't usually see them with that much of the original bluing in tact.
HISTORY thank you very much RIAC .. once again Joel 👍
I served with the 3rd Armored Cav at Fort Lewis Wa and helped with their move down to Fort Bliss Texas, moving with the advanced party for regimental Headquarters Communications. Love the cav.
Reno panicked and lost his command over his rout. Most of his command didn't hear his command to retreat. Many claimed he was drunk and when the they reached the crest of the hill and when Benteen came up he gave Benteen the command. Several men that remained in the cottonwoods hid and rejoined the command later. Reno should have set up his defense in the woods as at least he could have built breastworks. IMO.
totally agree.
This mans storytelling abilities are impeccable, top notch stuff, god bless bud from ole Carolina.
Very neat story and narrative. That pistol will go for Million + $$ with that provenance. Neat piece of history!
Great story telling
Great presentation, right up there with TR'S Colt.
Some of Custers men were mutilated when still alive.Not mentioned but still a good presentation.
It's curious why this ended up going for a relatively small amount of money, $164K. Makes you wonder if people in the know doubted it's authenticity.
Amazing wish I could get this..but alas I cannot
I would buy it if I could. damn
It's interesting to read the little bit of that letter that accompanies this revolver. It mentions that many of the items were on loan from Captain Benteen and the author talks a little about Benteen's retirement and welfare in the authors opinion. It also mentions another revolver #13801 that had belonged to Captain Tom Custer and had been recaptured at the Slim Buttes fight. Can you please tell me more about this item #13801 to me?
Also, the bottom of Kopec's letter is mentions something about that they believe when the letter was initially found that it's owner decided to counterfeit an old Colt revolver and re-stamp it with the serial #6055 in an effort to sell these items as a package. Could you also please tell me what that is all about too? I am very curious to know! Thanks for sharing all this with us. It's very fascinating. I only wish that I could come down and see everything. Have great weekend & thanks again!
Very Respectfully Yours:
Shawn W Bell
Hi Shawn,
I don't have information about Tom Custer's gun at the moment, but we can speak to the Kopec letter. In his letter, Mr. Kopec mentions another revolver that was produced fraudulently in an attempt to take advantage of the period letter that identifies Cpt. Moylan's Colt. Thankfully, Mr. Kopec has had a chance to review both revolvers, and has been quite outspoken that the revolver we are offering is correct while condemning the other example as counterfeit.
I bet that goes for at least 1 million dollars.
Shouldn't it have a screw that holds the cylinder pin in place? Or a large full circle ejector rod head?
Nice presentation Sir
Talked me into it. I'll buy two please.
Very cool
Nice.
Omg The Drama!
This guy is full of it , what happened to Ian ?
Sounds like whoever wrote that original letter owned a colt with that serial no.
well I will buy it for $50- Who care where come from or the "historical" value
Sadly a lot of men were killed because of Custer’s ego, Custer sent Benteen on a waste of time coz he didn’t want him sharing any Glory of his success, Custer also sent Reno and his troops to attack one end of the village that he had absolutely no idea of the size of it , the presenter said about Custer splitting his command as being a standard army practice but Commensense has to be involved too, Custer was warned several times about the size of the village and the amount of warriors it may contain but his arrogance, ego and his lust for glory prevented him from hearing those warnings and unfortunately a lot of men lost their lives because of that !!!
Colonel Custer was very reckless he graduated last in his class at West point and it shows because he has no good judgment to weigh all the circumstances for this is life and death.... General crook week earlier was attacked by over 1300 Indians.... His scouts already told him it was the largest Indian village they had ever seen he knew they would be outnumbered at least 5 to 1 they actually were by 10 to 1 he knew that for sure and had no backup plans.... He wanted that recognition of capturing the whole big village by himself and it would be fame throughout the country... And a promotion.... These Indians had already fought general crook why would he think they're going to run... all the greatest Indian chiefs from the soiux Cheyenne Arapaho we're there... If he had broken infantry and the Gatling guns set up a defensive perimeter to fall back if everything went bad then he would have been a hero smart Commander.... Or if he had waited for general Terry as planned.... .I'm not a fan of Custer.... He led his men to be butchered And massacred foolishly....
Get rid of the piano music please.
Crap! And this guy wanted to be president of the United States…Yikes! 😮 😂 😊