ENGRAVED LATE 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES INSCRIBED TO A CIVIL WAR OFFICER.

SN 18927. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line right hand New York City address. Top flat of bbl, at the breech end is fitted with a 3-leaf folding sight graduated to 200 yds. Frame has “COLTS PATENT” on the left side. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with extended stock screws and flat head hammer screw. The silver plated brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that is probably an old replacement, created from two slabs of walnut attached to a center spacer. Bottom right edge of grip is stamped “LT. L. STILLWELL” and left side is stamped “61ST. ILL. VOL. INF.” which translates to Lieutenant L. Stillwell of the 61st Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Revolver is engraved in doughnut scroll style with full coverage, large foliate arabesque scrolls on the frame, sides of the bbl lug and rammer pivot. Backstrap & buttstrap are engraved to match. Edges of trigger plate are engraved in feather patterns with foliate arabesque patterns and an American shield on the trigger bow. Cyl has a complete band of matching engraving over the area what would normally be the Dragoon Indian Fight scene roll marking. Accompanied by a reworked oak silverware case with brass plaque in the lid engraved “Lieutenant / Leander / Stillwell”. Interior of the lid is blue felt lined and the bottom is lined with black felt with blue trim, recessed for the revolver, a bow-legged steel “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, a reproduction Peace Flask for Mississippi rifles, a small cap tin and a functioning key. In a front compartment is a small pewter fob embossed with a bulldog and stamped on 4-lines “LEANDER STILLWELL 219 W. 2ND ERIE. KAN”. Embossed around the top hole is “Please return to”. Accompanying this lot is a large packet of information which shows that Leander Stillwell enlisted as a private in Company D, 61st Illinois Infantry on Jan. 7, 1862 at Carrollton, IL and was promoted through the ranks to 1st Sergeant, then to 2nd Lt. and was mustered out with his unit Sept. 8, 1865 as a 1st Lt. The 61st Illinois had a fine service record having fought in numerous battles from early 1862 right until Dec. 1864. They remained in Arkansas & Tennessee, seeing no more action until they were mustered out. Lt. Stillwell apparently became a judge in Erie, KS where he died Aug. 1934. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth cleaned grey metal patina. Cyl is matching patina; trigger guard retains about 60% orig silver with the backstrap being a matching grey metal patina. Grip is sound with nicks & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore. Case is sound and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly soiled; accessories are fine. 4-51229 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3009

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	3009	$25,875.00	ENGRAVED LATE 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES INSCRIBED TO A CIVIL WAR OFFICER. SN 18927. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line right hand New York City address. Top flat of bbl, at the breech end is fitted with a 3-leaf folding sight graduated to 200 yds. Frame has “COLTS PATENT” on the left side. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with extended stock screws and flat head hammer screw. The silver plated brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip that is probably an old replacement, created from two slabs of walnut attached to a center spacer. Bottom right edge of grip is stamped “LT. L. STILLWELL” and left side is stamped “61ST. ILL. VOL. INF.” which translates to Lieutenant L. Stillwell of the 61st Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Revolver is engraved in doughnut scroll style with full coverage, large foliate arabesque scrolls on the frame, sides of the bbl lug and rammer pivot. Backstrap & buttstrap are engraved to match. Edges of trigger plate are engraved in feather patterns with foliate arabesque patterns and an American shield on the trigger bow. Cyl has a complete band of matching engraving over the area what would normally be the Dragoon Indian Fight scene roll marking. Accompanied by a reworked oak silverware case with brass plaque in the lid engraved “Lieutenant / Leander / Stillwell”. Interior of the lid is blue felt lined and the bottom is lined with black felt with blue trim, recessed for the revolver, a bow-legged steel “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, a reproduction Peace Flask for Mississippi rifles, a small cap tin and a functioning key. In a front compartment is a small pewter fob embossed with a bulldog and stamped on 4-lines “LEANDER STILLWELL 219 W. 2ND ERIE. KAN”. Embossed around the top hole is “Please return to”. Accompanying this lot is a large packet of information which shows that Leander Stillwell enlisted as a private in Company D, 61st Illinois Infantry on Jan. 7, 1862 at Carrollton, IL and was promoted through the ranks to 1st Sergeant, then to 2nd Lt. and was mustered out with his unit Sept. 8, 1865 as a 1st Lt. The 61st Illinois had a fine service record having fought in numerous battles from early 1862 right until Dec. 1864. They remained in Arkansas & Tennessee, seeing no more action until they were mustered out. Lt. Stillwell apparently became a judge in Erie, KS where he died Aug. 1934. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being an overall smooth cleaned grey metal patina. Cyl is matching patina; trigger guard retains about 60% orig silver with the backstrap being a matching grey metal patina. Grip is sound with nicks & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine; worn dark bore. Case is sound and retains most of its orig varnish; interior is lightly soiled; accessories are fine. 4-51229 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3009 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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ENGRAVED LATE 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES INSCRIBED TO A CIVIL WAR OFFICER.