I spoke to Mr. John Kopec, yesterday regarding my latest gun purchase. I began by saying I believe my M1873 falls within the known range of Colts issued to the 7th Cavalry, reorganized 3 months after the slaughter at Little Big Horn in July, 1876, and known as Custer’s Avengers. I may be imagining this but, even over the phone, he seemed to sit up a little more when I told him the serial number. Needless to say, I’m pretty excited, too. This is my first Colt M1873 and will be hard to top.
I’ll be sending this off to Mr. Kopec, soon for his expert evaluation and authentication.
-Bill
Barrel Shortened to 4 3/4”
“J” for Sub-Inspector W. W. Johnson Employed for a Short Time
Matching Serial Numbers on Key Components
Look Closely at Top of Backstrap for Sub-Inspector’s Mark
One-Piece Stocks Appear Original
I’ll be sending this off to Mr. Kopec, soon for his expert evaluation and authentication.
-Bill
Barrel Shortened to 4 3/4”

“J” for Sub-Inspector W. W. Johnson Employed for a Short Time

Matching Serial Numbers on Key Components


Look Closely at Top of Backstrap for Sub-Inspector’s Mark


One-Piece Stocks Appear Original

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