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Arms and Armor

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Classifications

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Colt .45 revolver with ivory handle with a carved image of a steer, late 19th-early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.12
Description

Colt .45 with ivory handle; there is a carved image of a steer with horizontal horns in the handle, along with an inscription reading, 'You need not fear a man that walks beneath the skies that he be strong...you be weak I will equalize.'



Inscription(s)

Inscribed on handle, "You need not fear a man that walks beneath the skies that he be strong...you be weak I will equalize."

Dates: late 19th-early 20th century

Forty one bullets and possibly black powder remnants, late 19th-early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.76a-oo
Description

Possibly black powder remnants; forty-one bullets, inscribed "W.R.A. Co." and ".44 Colt" on all.



Inscription(s)

Inscribed on each bullett, "W.R..CO." and "44 COLT"

Dates: late 19th-early 20th century

Hunting knife with rectangular bone handle, late 19th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.32
Description

Hunting knife, bone handle is rectangular with an uneven surface, oblong shape at base of blade.

Dates: late 19th century

Leather gun belt and holster, late 19th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.28
Description

Leather loop decoration covers majority of the belt; holster has etched designs in the leather.

Dates: late 19th century