RARE GARRETT SGL SHOT CONFEDERATE PISTOL.

RARE GARRETT SGL SHOT CONFEDERATE PISTOL. Cal .58. SN 445. 8-½” rnd bbl. This style of pistol has been long referred to as a “Garrett”. Some historians have long felt that this limited model was actually produced by a Northern firm and this example is indeed a very special one in that it retains “A. H. Waters & Co” stampings on the flat of the brass below the nipple (also dated 1852 on the brass near the grip). To our knowledge, this is the only known “Garrett” pistol with markings. This exact pistol was orig. in the Wm. Lock collect ion and is pictured on pg 260 of The Lock Collection book. J&F Garrett of Greensboro NC made approx. 500 of these pistols prior to the Civil War. They are generally considered to be Confederate. CONDITION: Metal parts have been cleaned with a heavy polish on the iron parts and a light patina on the frame. Grips have been lightly cleaned but still have dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-56925 FS33 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3112	$5,462.00	RARE GARRETT SGL SHOT CONFEDERATE PISTOL. Cal .58. SN 445. 8-½” rnd bbl. This style of pistol has been long referred to as a “Garrett”. Some historians have long felt that this limited model was actually produced by a Northern firm and this example is indeed a very special one in that it retains “A. H. Waters & Co” stampings on the flat of the brass below the nipple (also dated 1852 on the brass near the grip). To our knowledge, this is the only known “Garrett” pistol with markings. This exact pistol was orig. in the Wm. Lock collect ion and is pictured on pg 260 of The Lock Collection book. J&F Garrett of Greensboro NC made approx. 500 of these pistols prior to the Civil War. They are generally considered to be Confederate. CONDITION: Metal parts have been cleaned with a heavy polish on the iron parts and a light patina on the frame. Grips have been lightly cleaned but still have dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-56925 FS33 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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