INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36 mmP. SN 80476. 7-1/2” oct bbl. Casehardened finish with walnut grips. “Lt. Comdr. LeRoy Fitch / S. S. Carondelet” on backstrap. Other marks on pistol are standard including “U.S.” on left side of frame & inspector marks on various pieces. Numbers are matching, including wedge. Accompanying pistol are many documents relating to Fitch & his service. He is listed in the overall list of officers for the Navy as having been appointed as Midshipman on 1 Oct 1851, with advances in 1859, 1862, & 1870. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1856 & died in 1875. Included are copies of service records, pay, photos of the ironclad Carondelet & orig documents concerning the provisioning of that ship. Naval operations on the Mississippi in 1864 contained numerous mentions of both Fitch & the Carondelet. The Carondelet was one of 7 ironclads built by James Eads at St. Louis, it was sold 29 Nov 1865, with the plating sold separately. Fitch was also engaged in the campaign against Confederate General John Hunt Morgan in 1863, succeeding in capturing almost all of his forces including his artillery & supply train. Among other reports involving the Carondelet is a report that one of the cannons blew up during action at Fort Donelson. Later historical information concerning Fitch includes the commissioning of a destroyer bearing his name in 1942. After coastal duty in America, the Fitch served on convoy duty until June 6, 1944, when she engaged in the Normandy invasion. Later in 1944, the Fitch was engaged in the Mediterranean & then sent to the Pacific in 1945, where it was present at the surrender. The ship received 5 battle stars & was decommissioned in 1956. Genealogical information is also included. CONDITION: Smooth, gray patina overall with scattered light pitting. Faint traces of silver on the backstrap. Grips show wear at high spots but cartouches are partially visible. About half of the cyl scene remains visible, some screws & nipples are replaced, mechanically fine. 4-31007 FS206 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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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	248	$8,050.00	INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36 mmP. SN 80476. 7-1/2” oct bbl. Casehardened finish with walnut grips. “Lt. Comdr. LeRoy Fitch / S. S. Carondelet” on backstrap. Other marks on pistol are standard including “U.S.” on left side of frame & inspector marks on various pieces. Numbers are matching, including wedge. Accompanying pistol are many documents relating to Fitch & his service. He is listed in the overall list of officers for the Navy as having been appointed as Midshipman on 1 Oct 1851, with advances in 1859, 1862, & 1870. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1856 & died in 1875. Included are copies of service records, pay, photos of the ironclad Carondelet & orig documents concerning the provisioning of that ship. Naval operations on the Mississippi in 1864 contained numerous mentions of both Fitch & the Carondelet. The Carondelet was one of 7 ironclads built by James Eads at St. Louis, it was sold 29 Nov 1865, with the plating sold separately. Fitch was also engaged in the campaign against Confederate General John Hunt Morgan in 1863, succeeding in capturing almost all of his forces including his artillery & supply train. Among other reports involving the Carondelet is a report that one of the cannons blew up during action at Fort Donelson. Later historical information concerning Fitch includes the commissioning of a destroyer bearing his name in 1942. After coastal duty in America, the Fitch served on convoy duty until June 6, 1944, when she engaged in the Normandy invasion. Later in 1944, the Fitch was engaged in the Mediterranean & then sent to the Pacific in 1945, where it was present at the surrender. The ship received 5 battle stars & was decommissioned in 1956. Genealogical information is also included. CONDITION: Smooth, gray patina overall with scattered light pitting. Faint traces of silver on the backstrap. Grips show wear at high spots but cartouches are partially visible. About half of the cyl scene remains visible, some screws & nipples are replaced, mechanically fine. 4-31007 FS206 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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