REMINGTON/BEALS NAVY REVOLVER & HOLSTER BELONGING TO BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, ASST. SURGEON OF 8TH MAINE REGIMENT WITH DISPLAY CASE.

REMINGTON/BEALS NAVY REVOLVER & HOLSTER BELONGING TO BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, ASST. SURGEON OF 8TH MAINE REGIMENT WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 36. SN 449. Blued finish, 7-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, 2-pc walnut grips. Dr. Benjamin Williams (Born 1836) served in his capacity as assistant surgeon from the Siege of Petersburg to the surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomattox, VA (1864-1866-Natl. Archive Records). This revolver, holster & belt buckle may have actually been present at this event. Revolver is void of military inspector’s marks & is a civilian model purchased on open market by U.S. Gov’t, or private purchase by Dr. Williams. This is unusual for a surgeon to have carried a firearm during the war as medical personal were generally considered non-combatants. After the war, Dr. Williams served several years as mayor of Rockland, Maine (1886-87) and also served as prison doctor at the Maine State Prison, Thomaston, Maine. (Died 1910). Accompanied by a 13-1/4” x 16-1/4” red velveteen lined display case made by consignor. It contains a hanger for the revolver, an orig officer’s belt buckle from Civil War period, an orig Civil War holster for this revolver & a black & white photograph of Dr. Williams. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains a smooth enhanced brown patina with fine pitting on frame. Grips are sound with light handling & use marks & retain a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 4-59335 JH39 (5,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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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	302	$6,612.00	REMINGTON/BEALS NAVY REVOLVER & HOLSTER BELONGING TO BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, ASST. SURGEON OF 8TH MAINE REGIMENT WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 36. SN 449. Blued finish, 7-1/2” oct bbl with crisp markings, 2-pc walnut grips. Dr. Benjamin Williams (Born 1836) served in his capacity as assistant surgeon from the Siege of Petersburg to the surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomattox, VA (1864-1866-Natl. Archive Records). This revolver, holster & belt buckle may have actually been present at this event. Revolver is void of military inspector’s marks & is a civilian model purchased on open market by U.S. Gov’t, or private purchase by Dr. Williams. This is unusual for a surgeon to have carried a firearm during the war as medical personal were generally considered non-combatants. After the war, Dr. Williams served several years as mayor of Rockland, Maine (1886-87) and also served as prison doctor at the Maine State Prison, Thomaston, Maine. (Died 1910). Accompanied by a 13-1/4” x 16-1/4” red velveteen lined display case made by consignor. It contains a hanger for the revolver, an orig officer’s belt buckle from Civil War period, an orig Civil War holster for this revolver & a black & white photograph of Dr. Williams. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains a smooth enhanced brown patina with fine pitting on frame. Grips are sound with light handling & use marks & retain a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 4-59335 JH39 (5,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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