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Object ID |
411.009 |
Description |
Smith and Wesson Revolver used by Fred Scheuchzer during trip to Klondike during Yukon Gold Rush in 1898. Revolver, holster, and leather belt 9A Smith Wesson Hand Gun 9B Gun Belt 9C Holster Gun used by FRED SCHSUCHZER of North Bend, during his trip to the Alaska gold fields in 1897 & 1898. Inside of black grip on handle is inscription with his name and date & home address: "Fred Scheuchzer, North Bend, Wash." -- inside left grip. "Fr. Sch. Snoqualmie, Wash. Terr. 1887." & scratched in upper left corner "Klondyke 1897" - inside right grip. Holster has tooled narrow band inside edge of short curved lines back and front, except tip. On front of holster at top is initials "F.S." with decorative curved lines above and below letters. Loop attached to inside top of holster with 2 rivets each end. Leather belt is dark brown, 2 1/2" wide, with narrow tooled band inside edge on front. Also tooled scroll design near holes punched in narrow and through buckle. Narrow strip of leather loops sewed onto center length of belt with sinew cord making bullet loops. Belt 40 1/4" long. Steel belt buckle on one end, 2 1/4" W x 2 3/4" long, rectangle. |
Object Name |
Revolver |
Collection |
Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum Permanent Collection |
Date |
1898 |
Year Range from |
1898 |
Year Range to |
1898 |
Search Terms |
1890s Pioneers North Bend Alaska Klondike Gold Rush |
People |
Scheuchzer, Fred |
