COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER & POCKET WATCH USED BY A CONFEDERATE MAJOR.

COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER & POCKET WATCH USED BY A CONFEDERATE MAJOR. Cal. 36. SN 11313. Revolver is usual configuration with 6-1/2” rnd bbl, 5-shot fluted cyl with silver plated brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. Buttstrap has lightly hand scratched initials “JHR”. It has “COLT’S PATENT” on left side and “36 CAL” on left rear shoulder of triggerguard. Pocked watch is a Fuzee movement, 18 size, by Joseph Rigby, London, SN 818, with Roman numeral porcelain face, marked “RIGBY / CLERKESWELL”. It is in a sterling hunter case. Inside back cover is beautifully engraved in period script with foliate & floral patterns “JAMES H. RION / ENFIELD RIFLES / SOUTH CAROLINA”. Revolver and pocket watch were the property of Maj. James H. Rion of the historic South Carolina 7th Infantry Batallion, also known as “Nelson’s Batallion” or “Enfield Rifles”. This batallion was organized of five companies in February 1862 with two other companies added later in the year. They were surrendered by Gen. Joseph Johnston on April 26, 1865, having fought the entire three plus years. When they enlisted, they signed on for “the war” and as such, were issued the scarce and desirable Enfield rifles. Maj. Rion is known for having led two skirmishes from the battery Wagner on July 14, 1863, and again at the Battle of James Island on July 16, 1863. The batallion, along with four other regiments, were part of Gen. Hagood’s brigade, who gallantly charged the Union forces in the Battle of Weldon Railroad, south of Petersburg on August 21, 1864. They entered the fight with 740 men and returned with 273. Accompanying this lot are several pages of research documentation, apparently compiled by his great-great-grandson. CONDITION: Revolver retains a dark, crusty brown patina with moderate rust and some orig finish showing through. Grip frame retains 75-80% orig silver. Grip shows light to moderate wear and retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Dark, rusty bore. End of the wedge is battered. Watch shows heavy wear from years of service with a small crack at top of back cover. Dial is without flaws. Movement appears to be over-banked and currently not running. Balance seems to be intact. 4-30313 JS17 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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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	198	$4,025.00	COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER & POCKET WATCH USED BY A CONFEDERATE MAJOR. Cal. 36. SN 11313. Revolver is usual configuration with 6-1/2” rnd bbl, 5-shot fluted cyl with silver plated brass grip frame & 1-pc walnut grip. Buttstrap has lightly hand scratched initials “JHR”. It has “COLT’S PATENT” on left side and “36 CAL” on left rear shoulder of triggerguard. Pocked watch is a Fuzee movement, 18 size, by Joseph Rigby, London, SN 818, with Roman numeral porcelain face, marked “RIGBY / CLERKESWELL”. It is in a sterling hunter case. Inside back cover is beautifully engraved in period script with foliate & floral patterns “JAMES H. RION / ENFIELD RIFLES / SOUTH CAROLINA”. Revolver and pocket watch were the property of Maj. James H. Rion of the historic South Carolina 7th Infantry Batallion, also known as “Nelson’s Batallion” or “Enfield Rifles”. This batallion was organized of five companies in February 1862 with two other companies added later in the year. They were surrendered by Gen. Joseph Johnston on April 26, 1865, having fought the entire three plus years. When they enlisted, they signed on for “the war” and as such, were issued the scarce and desirable Enfield rifles. Maj. Rion is known for having led two skirmishes from the battery Wagner on July 14, 1863, and again at the Battle of James Island on July 16, 1863. The batallion, along with four other regiments, were part of Gen. Hagood’s brigade, who gallantly charged the Union forces in the Battle of Weldon Railroad, south of Petersburg on August 21, 1864. They entered the fight with 740 men and returned with 273. Accompanying this lot are several pages of research documentation, apparently compiled by his great-great-grandson. CONDITION: Revolver retains a dark, crusty brown patina with moderate rust and some orig finish showing through. Grip frame retains 75-80% orig silver. Grip shows light to moderate wear and retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine. Dark, rusty bore. End of the wedge is battered. Watch shows heavy wear from years of service with a small crack at top of back cover. Dial is without flaws. Movement appears to be over-banked and currently not running. Balance seems to be intact. 4-30313 JS17 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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