CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER.

CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 8215. Usual configuration with 6” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight, unfluted cylinder with 2-pc rosewood grips. The bottom of the right grip has the painted number “120B2Y”, which is probably an old museum number. At one time it was nickel-plated. The left sideplate is inscribed “Capt. W.H.H. Robins / Co. I 2nd Regt. / E.T.V.I.”. It is accompanied by a large volume of research in a 3-ring binder indicating that Robins enlisted with his brother in August 1861 in the 2nd Regt. East Tennessee Volunteer Infantry of the U.S. Army. They had previously been members of the Kentucky State Militia Lexington Rifles, but with the outbreak of war, joined the Union Army. He was mustered in as a 1st Sgt. of Company B, was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in September of 1861 and to 1st Lieutenant in early 1862. On May 10, 1862 he was commissioned Captain of Company I. His regiment was subsequently re-equipped as mounted infantry and participated in the pursuit of Morgan’s Raiders into Ohio and Kentucky. In November 1863, they were garrisoned at Rogersville, TN and were captured by the Confederates of the 4th Kentucky Cavalry. Robins surrendered his revolver at that time and was imprisoned until August 1864 when he was paroled and then mustered out in November 1864. Undoubtedly, this revolver then saw service for the rest of the war with the Confederate 4th Kentucky Cavalry. After the war he returned to Lexington, KY, married and settled down and died in the National Soldier’s Home in Dayton, Ohio, April 15, 1906. Also accompanies is a copy of the November 1966 issue of The Gun Report which has an article by Wiley Sword regarding this and another Smith & Wesson revolver.

CONDITION: Fair to good. All matching including the grips. Retains 25-30% original nickel-plating with the balance a dark patina with some light to moderate pitting. Cylinder is a little loose, otherwise mechanics are fine. Grips have chipped toes and show moderate to heavy wear. Bore is worn and dark. 4-51216 JR1229 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	580	$3,737.00	CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 8215. Usual configuration with 6” keyhole bbl, half moon front sight, unfluted cylinder with 2-pc rosewood grips. The bottom of the right grip has the painted number “120B2Y”, which is probably an old museum number. At one time it was nickel-plated. The left sideplate is inscribed “Capt. W.H.H. Robins / Co. I 2nd Regt. / E.T.V.I.”. It is accompanied by a large volume of research in a 3-ring binder indicating that Robins enlisted with his brother in August 1861 in the 2nd Regt. East Tennessee Volunteer Infantry of the U.S. Army. They had previously been members of the Kentucky State Militia Lexington Rifles, but with the outbreak of war, joined the Union Army. He was mustered in as a 1st Sgt. of Company B, was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in September of 1861 and to 1st Lieutenant in early 1862. On May 10, 1862 he was commissioned Captain of Company I. His regiment was subsequently re-equipped as mounted infantry and participated in the pursuit of Morgan’s Raiders into Ohio and Kentucky. In November 1863, they were garrisoned at Rogersville, TN and were captured by the Confederates of the 4th Kentucky Cavalry. Robins surrendered his revolver at that time and was imprisoned until August 1864 when he was paroled and then mustered out in November 1864. Undoubtedly, this revolver then saw service for the rest of the war with the Confederate 4th Kentucky Cavalry. After the war he returned to Lexington, KY, married and settled down and died in the National Soldier’s Home in Dayton, Ohio, April 15, 1906. Also accompanies is a copy of the November 1966 issue of The Gun Report which has an article by Wiley Sword regarding this and another Smith & Wesson revolver. CONDITION: Fair to good. All matching including the grips. Retains 25-30% original nickel-plating with the balance a dark patina with some light to moderate pitting. Cylinder is a little loose, otherwise mechanics are fine. Grips have chipped toes and show moderate to heavy wear. Bore is worn and dark. 4-51216 JR1229 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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