RARE CASED CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.

RARE CASED CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 131308. Extremely rare Civil War revolver that was presented to and owned by Civil War surgeon, Dr. James B. Whitcomb. The reason that makes it so rare is that medical personnel were not permitted to carry arms. The back strap is inscribed, in period script engraving, “J.B. Whitcomb. 11th Regt. C.V.” Surgeon Whitcomb served with the 11th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry from October 23, 1861 to December 21, 1865. Prior to and after the war he was in medical practice in Windham County, CT. He died December 22, 1880 at the age of 76. His unit was very active during the war and engaged in numerous battles & skirmishes throughout the war. When his unit was mustered out in 1865 he was the only officer who had held a commission when the unit left CT in 1861.

Accompanied by a large packet of information and copies of military records along with copies of numerous military photographs. Also accompanied by an original walnut Colt casing with maroon velvet lining compartmented for the revolver, a dbl sided eagle flask and a lacquered cap tin. Two compartments are empty. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including the wedge, the bbl retains 15-20% thin original blue with the balance a light patina. The frame retains traces of case colors in the very sheltered areas with the balance a mottled silver/gray patina. The cylinder is a gray/brown patina and retains 85-90% stagecoach holdup scene. The trigger guard retains virtually all of its original silver plating and the back strap and butt about 90%. The inscription is crisp and clear. The grips have a chipped left heel and small chips from the edges with some light battering on the bottom of the butt and overall retain about 85% original varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. The cylinder retains three of its safety pins. The case is fine with light handling and storage marks and a crease in the lid with two grain checks in the bottom. The lid lining is fine with a faded impression of the cylinder. The bottom however, was wet in one corner and has losses of lining material. The remainder of the lining is faded and soiled. The flask is good. Hamilton Collection 4-52114 JR827 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1205	$6,325.00	RARE CASED CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 131308. Extremely rare Civil War revolver that was presented to and owned by Civil War surgeon, Dr. James B. Whitcomb. The reason that makes it so rare is that medical personnel were not permitted to carry arms. The back strap is inscribed, in period script engraving, “J.B. Whitcomb. 11th Regt. C.V.” Surgeon Whitcomb served with the 11th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry from October 23, 1861 to December 21, 1865. Prior to and after the war he was in medical practice in Windham County, CT. He died December 22, 1880 at the age of 76. His unit was very active during the war and engaged in numerous battles & skirmishes throughout the war. When his unit was mustered out in 1865 he was the only officer who had held a commission when the unit left CT in 1861. Accompanied by a large packet of information and copies of military records along with copies of numerous military photographs. Also accompanied by an original walnut Colt casing with maroon velvet lining compartmented for the revolver, a dbl sided eagle flask and a lacquered cap tin. Two compartments are empty. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including the wedge, the bbl retains 15-20% thin original blue with the balance a light patina. The frame retains traces of case colors in the very sheltered areas with the balance a mottled silver/gray patina. The cylinder is a gray/brown patina and retains 85-90% stagecoach holdup scene. The trigger guard retains virtually all of its original silver plating and the back strap and butt about 90%. The inscription is crisp and clear. The grips have a chipped left heel and small chips from the edges with some light battering on the bottom of the butt and overall retain about 85% original varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. The cylinder retains three of its safety pins. The case is fine with light handling and storage marks and a crease in the lid with two grain checks in the bottom. The lid lining is fine with a faded impression of the cylinder. The bottom however, was wet in one corner and has losses of lining material. The remainder of the lining is faded and soiled. The flask is good. Hamilton Collection 4-52114 JR827 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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