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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 31, 1955 reads, "Four Colt revolvers issued in 1840's have unique histories. Colt 3rd Model Dragoon, at bottom, comes from Indian grave, is covered with pitch which Indians used to cover all implements buried with owners. Gun barrel is altered. Others pictured are, top, Colt 3rd Model Dragoon used by dismounted cavalry; left center, 1st Model Colt Dragoon, and 3rd Model Colt Dragoon without shoulder stock."; See images #00144197 through #00144205 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Firearms--Private collections--California--Los Angeles Firearms--Collectors and collecting--California--Los Angeles Firearms--California--Los Angeles Revolvers--California--Los Angeles Colt firearms Colt revolver Antiques--California--Los Angeles Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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