Posted 12 years ago
scottvez
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This image dates from about 1895- 1910.
The soldier was photographed in Telluride, Colorado.
He wears his uniform and has the addition of a pistol in a gun belt. The weapon was probably the photographers to plus up the "scare factor" on the image.
Telluride has a rich mining history as well as a history of labor disputes. This soldier may have been a state trooper dispatched to the area to help keep the peace.
Reproduction of this image is not authorized.
scott
Thanks for looking walksoftly and vetraio!
scott
Even if the pistol belonged to the photographer, it has caught my attention as it has a lanyard-ring on the butt. At 1st, I was thinking .44 S&W Russian but the cartridges are too long. Looks familiar. Help somebody!
The pistol and gun belt was my reason for buying!
scott
Thanks for looking bellin.
scott
Thanks cultcha.
scott