Serial No 17476, made in 1875, .45LC, 5 ½” round barrel. Metal has turned to a brown patina with original blue and case colorings visible in protected areas. Grips show honest handling wear and remain in very good condition. Action indexes and functions correctly. With the rank of Lieutenant in June of 1876, Lt. Godfrey would have a front row seat and witness the massacre of General Custer and the men under his command. Godfrey would be very critical on the actions of Captain Reno during the Battle of Little Bighorn. 11 years later, now the rank of Captain, Captain Godfrey would be severely wounded in Nez Perce War during action in Bear Paw Mountain, his heroism would lead to him be awarded the Medal of Honor. Captain Godfrey would also be present during the Wounded Knee Massacre and gave a detailed account of what he witnessed that day. He would go into great detail narrating how the events unfolded from the shots fired by his men.  A print out copy of his account is included with this revolver. In 1901 a now Colonel, Godfrey would be in command of the 9th Cavalry and be stationed in the Philippines. From 1904-1907 Colonel Godfrey would command the cavalry and field artillery school at Fort Riley, Kansas. It is believed this is the time he would have been issued this Single Action Army. Edward Godfrey would retire as a Brigadier General in 1907. This gun was passed down through the family of General Godfrey to the final hands of Mrs. Dromgoole. She inherited this gun from her husband’s passing (Mr. Dromgoole). Mr. Dromgoole inherited this from his mother, Bernice Godfrey Houck. General Godfrey would pass away in 1932 and at the time of his death would be oldest participant of the Little Big Horn Campaign.