REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER WITH ASSOCIATION TO A TENNESSEE CAPTAIN IN THE CIVIL WAR.

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER WITH ASSOCIATION TO A TENNESSEE CAPTAIN IN THE CIVIL WAR. This Remington revolver is accompanied by a sworn affidavit and related records which trace this gun back to a family member in the 1960’s directly related to Capt. Jasper Newton Aiken, Co. K, 43rd TN Inf., C.S.A. The revolver, SN 39082, is a standard Remington New Model Army in .44 cal with a 6-shot rnd cyl, 8” oct bbl, 2-pc walnut grips, iron frame and brass trigger guard. This revolver has “U.S.” inspector markings on its various metal parts and there is a trace of an inspector’s cartouche on the left grip. Accompanying this Remington is an affidavit dated Jan. 1972 that relates the purchase of this gun to a family member from Baltimore, MD named John Newton Aiken-who was the grandson-of Capt. Aiken. Additionally a copy of the last will and testament of Capt. Jasper Newton Aiken and a copy of his parole dated 1863 are included. The 43rd TN Inf. was detached to East TN in 1862 where they guarded the bridges including the important Hiawassie bridge at Charleston, TN. The regiment was reported to be poorly armed during late 1861 through early 1862 with flintlock muskets or shotguns but was later outfitted with better weapons and moved into VA. From this point they participated in minor engagements during an attempted invasion of KY. While in KY, the regiment camped for some time at Mount Sterling where the regiment was presented with a large and handsome battle flag by the ladies of the area. It was received by Lt. Col. Key in an eloquent address and history records that the battle flag of the 43rd, when surrendered, had 972 bullet holes in it that could be counted. After a time the 43rd returned to Lenoir Station in TN. While at Lenoir Station, the regiment became part of a brigade composed of three TN Inf. regiments, a NC Inf. regiment and a battery of MD artillery. On Dec. 22, 1862 the brigade was dispatched by rail to fortify the City of Vicksburg, MS and was engaged in picket duty and the building of fortifications around the city. On May 15, 1863 while in the rear guard on the march to Raymond, MS, the 43rd was engaged by Federal troops at Big Black River and Bakers Creek. The 43rd fell back to Vicksburg and for the next 47 days was stranded in the Siege of Vicksburg. On July 4, 1863 the city fell and Capt. Aiken was paroled. CONDITION: Revolver is in excellent condition having about 40% of its orig factory blued finish. All markings are sharp. Grips show light wear and there are few nicks, scrapes and light surface pitting in a few areas. Two lightly carved initials on the butt strap “FH”. 4-60692 (12,500-17,500)

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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	838	$0.00	REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER WITH ASSOCIATION TO A TENNESSEE CAPTAIN IN THE CIVIL WAR. This Remington revolver is accompanied by a sworn affidavit and related records which trace this gun back to a family member in the 1960’s directly related to Capt. Jasper Newton Aiken, Co. K, 43rd TN Inf., C.S.A. The revolver, SN 39082, is a standard Remington New Model Army in .44 cal with a 6-shot rnd cyl, 8” oct bbl, 2-pc walnut grips, iron frame and brass trigger guard. This revolver has “U.S.” inspector markings on its various metal parts and there is a trace of an inspector’s cartouche on the left grip. Accompanying this Remington is an affidavit dated Jan. 1972 that relates the purchase of this gun to a family member from Baltimore, MD named John Newton Aiken-who was the grandson-of Capt. Aiken. Additionally a copy of the last will and testament of Capt. Jasper Newton Aiken and a copy of his parole dated 1863 are included. The 43rd TN Inf. was detached to East TN in 1862 where they guarded the bridges including the important Hiawassie bridge at Charleston, TN. The regiment was reported to be poorly armed during late 1861 through early 1862 with flintlock muskets or shotguns but was later outfitted with better weapons and moved into VA. From this point they participated in minor engagements during an attempted invasion of KY. While in KY, the regiment camped for some time at Mount Sterling where the regiment was presented with a large and handsome battle flag by the ladies of the area. It was received by Lt. Col. Key in an eloquent address and history records that the battle flag of the 43rd, when surrendered, had 972 bullet holes in it that could be counted. After a time the 43rd returned to Lenoir Station in TN. While at Lenoir Station, the regiment became part of a brigade composed of three TN Inf. regiments, a NC Inf. regiment and a battery of MD artillery. On Dec. 22, 1862 the brigade was dispatched by rail to fortify the City of Vicksburg, MS and was engaged in picket duty and the building of fortifications around the city. On May 15, 1863 while in the rear guard on the march to Raymond, MS, the 43rd was engaged by Federal troops at Big Black River and Bakers Creek. The 43rd fell back to Vicksburg and for the next 47 days was stranded in the Siege of Vicksburg. On July 4, 1863 the city fell and Capt. Aiken was paroled. CONDITION: Revolver is in excellent condition having about 40% of its orig factory blued finish. All markings are sharp. Grips show light wear and there are few nicks, scrapes and light surface pitting in a few areas. Two lightly carved initials on the butt strap “FH”. 4-60692 (12,500-17,500) 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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