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GA Item Gone: FS Remington Model 1897 and H&A Ranger No. 2 Owned by Pancho Villa

AlansArmory · 2024-06-29T14:24:57+00:00

Item Name: Item Gone: FS Remington Model 1897 and H&A Ranger No. 2 Owned by Pancho Villa Location: Cataula Zip Code: 31804 Item is for: Sale Only Sale Price: $125,000 Willing to Ship: Yes Bill of Sale Required?: No Item Description: In possession of a Remington Model 1897 in .30 Cal, a Hopkins & Allen Ranger No. 2 in .32 Rimfire, Serial Number 7081, and a handheld leather whip. All items were owned by José Doroteo Arango Arámbula, AKA: Pancho Villa!!! Inscribed into the left grip of the revolver is the following in Spanish "For Doroteo Aranago your friend Al Obregon October 4, 1898 birthday 21. Alvaro Obregon was a Mexican military General and was the 46th President of Mexico from 1920-1924. Inscribed on the right grip of the revolver is eleven "kill" notches. Revolver hammer will not cock but could probably be fixed by a gunsmith. Also included are three photos: one of Pancho Villa; one of Pancho Villa's death mask; and one of Villa's legitimate wives, Donna Luz Corral Villa. Auction also includes the handmade display rack shown in some of the pictures. Made of a Mexican wood with inlaid turquoise. Provenances are also included with the firearms and are available for review. Additional photos available upon request. Own an incredible part of history!! Pictures: