CONFEDERATE FIRST MODEL GRISWOLD REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 551.

CONFEDERATE FIRST MODEL GRISWOLD REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 551. SN 551. Cal. 36. This is a nice example of an early SN revolver made by Samuel Griswold just outside of Macon Georgia. This gun appears honest and orig with matching SN 551 found on bottom of bbl housing, frame, trigger guard, cylinder and backstrap. Secondary number “11” found on loading arm, bottom of grips and hammer. No further disassembly to find secondary number on small parts but trigger appears orig and is probably also marked. Wedge appears orig to its time of use but has a Colt style SN “0946” but finishing and removal of spring are very reminiscent of excavated Colt wedges found at the Griswoldville site. Cryptic “E” is found on frame. A cryptic “C” is found on trigger guard, backstrap, bottom of bbl and back of cylinder. Good discernible twist is seen in cylinder and bbl. Though this gun saw use it appears all orig and complete, including all of its screws. PROVENANCE: Bob Ragland, Turner Kirkland, Damon Mills, Harry Mark, private southern collection. CONDITION: Good overall, bbl and cylinder are gray/brown overall with staining and pitting. Rifling still very discernible. There is prominent muzzle wear and front brass pin sight is worn almost flat, as can be seen in photos. Cryptic marks on bbl and back of cylinder are particularly well discerned, as are SN. Brass exhibits yellow patina with scattered dings and scratches. Stocks are sound and solid with scattered dings, dents and scratches. All screws appear orig with possible exception of wedge screw and one trigger guard screw. Gun mechanically functional. 4-46527 JS4 (18,000-22,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2066	$20,650.00	CONFEDERATE FIRST MODEL GRISWOLD REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 551. SN 551. Cal. 36. This is a nice example of an early SN revolver made by Samuel Griswold just outside of Macon Georgia. This gun appears honest and orig with matching SN 551 found on bottom of bbl housing, frame, trigger guard, cylinder and backstrap. Secondary number “11” found on loading arm, bottom of grips and hammer. No further disassembly to find secondary number on small parts but trigger appears orig and is probably also marked. Wedge appears orig to its time of use but has a Colt style SN “0946” but finishing and removal of spring are very reminiscent of excavated Colt wedges found at the Griswoldville site. Cryptic “E” is found on frame. A cryptic “C” is found on trigger guard, backstrap, bottom of bbl and back of cylinder. Good discernible twist is seen in cylinder and bbl. Though this gun saw use it appears all orig and complete, including all of its screws. PROVENANCE: Bob Ragland, Turner Kirkland, Damon Mills, Harry Mark, private southern collection. CONDITION: Good overall, bbl and cylinder are gray/brown overall with staining and pitting. Rifling still very discernible. There is prominent muzzle wear and front brass pin sight is worn almost flat, as can be seen in photos. Cryptic marks on bbl and back of cylinder are particularly well discerned, as are SN. Brass exhibits yellow patina with scattered dings and scratches. Stocks are sound and solid with scattered dings, dents and scratches. All screws appear orig with possible exception of wedge screw and one trigger guard screw. Gun mechanically functional. 4-46527 JS4 (18,000-22,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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