Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance
Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Lot 558
1974 1st Ed. Custer Battle Guns by John du Mont
Estimate: $300 - $600
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Featured in this lot is this first edition Custer Battle Guns by John du Mont circa 1974. Custer Battle Guns by John S. du Mont is a detailed and scholarly examination of the firearms used during the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. The book focuses on identifying and analyzing the types of guns carried by both U.S. Army troops under General George Armstrong Custer and their Native American opponents. Drawing on archaeological evidence, historical records, and surviving artifacts, du Mont provides insight into weapon reliability, tactics, and the impact of specific firearms, such as the Springfield carbine and various repeating rifles, on the outcome of the battle. The work is valued by historians and collectors alike for its rigorous research and technical depth. A great Custer Battlefield Collectors reference. The condition of this book is well preserved with some slight wear to the outside cover and slight browning to the pages but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this book is 8 1/2" x 11" . The collective weight of this book is 14oz.
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