Single Action Colt Revolver Model, 1873
Title
Single Action Colt Revolver Model, 1873
Description
This is a Single Action Colt Revolver Model 1873 (serial number 150681). The revolver was awarded to Joe Gillespie for winning the 1,000 Mile Horse Race from Chadron to Chicago in 1893. The revolver was given by the Colt Revolver Company. The revolver boasts engravings along the barrel, cylinder, and the frame. The handles are made of Ivory and have a raised engraving of a steer. This artifact was contributed by the Dawes County Historical Society.
Source
Dawes County Historical Society, Chadron State College History Harvest, 2014
Date
1893
Rights
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Format
object
Type
image
Coverage
North America
Collection
Citation
“Single Action Colt Revolver Model, 1873,” History Harvest, accessed November 21, 2024, https://historyharvest.unl.edu./items/show/527.