CONFEDERATE INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1862 REVOLVER TO CAPT. JOHN ELLIS, “SOUTHERN RIGHTS GUARDS, 19TH VIRGINIA”.

CONFEDERATE INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1862 REVOLVER TO CAPT. JOHN ELLIS, “SOUTHERN RIGHTS GUARDS, 19TH VIRGINIA”. SN 7962. Fact engr, Colt Mod. 1862, Police Rev with 6-1/2 Bbl. Is inscribed on backstrap, “John T. Ellis, 19th Reg. VA. INF.” Gun overall is in very good cond. with sharp, scroll engr. Gun is complete with all matching SN’s, accompanying gun is a VA Officers button with a back mark of Mitchel & Tyler, Richmond, VA. Capt. Ellis enlisted April 15th, 1861 in Charlottesville, VA, Company H, of the 19th Re. of VA volunteers, was designated “The Southern Rights Guard”. Capt. Ellis served with his regiment through all the battles of Picketts Div, and the Army of Northern Virginia. Regiment had many losses in the 7 Days Battle around Richmond, and at Antietum. Capt. Ellis would be killed at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3rd, 1863. He was among almost 45% casualties on this day at Gettysburg. CONDITION: Gun overall is gray/brown, mostly smooth, with small areas of light pitting and possible light refinish. Markings and Engr are overall very good, and easily discerned. Traces of orig Silver plating are found on trigger guard and back strap. The inscription appears orig. and in the style of the 19th century, but the inscription could be commemorative in our opinion. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish, with numerous small scratches, dings, and dents. The accompanying button is in very good condition, retaining gold plating in protected areas, and the shank is slightly bent. 4-42371 JS (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2141	$9,200.00	CONFEDERATE INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1862 REVOLVER TO CAPT. JOHN ELLIS, “SOUTHERN RIGHTS GUARDS, 19TH VIRGINIA”. SN 7962. Fact engr, Colt Mod. 1862, Police Rev with 6-1/2 Bbl. Is inscribed on backstrap, “John T. Ellis, 19th Reg. VA. INF.” Gun overall is in very good cond. with sharp, scroll engr. Gun is complete with all matching SN’s, accompanying gun is a VA Officers button with a back mark of Mitchel & Tyler, Richmond, VA. Capt. Ellis enlisted April 15th, 1861 in Charlottesville, VA, Company H, of the 19th Re. of VA volunteers, was designated “The Southern Rights Guard”. Capt. Ellis served with his regiment through all the battles of Picketts Div, and the Army of Northern Virginia. Regiment had many losses in the 7 Days Battle around Richmond, and at Antietum. Capt. Ellis would be killed at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3rd, 1863. He was among almost 45% casualties on this day at Gettysburg. CONDITION: Gun overall is gray/brown, mostly smooth, with small areas of light pitting and possible light refinish. Markings and Engr are overall very good, and easily discerned. Traces of orig Silver plating are found on trigger guard and back strap. The inscription appears orig. and in the style of the 19th century, but the inscription could be commemorative in our opinion. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish, with numerous small scratches, dings, and dents. The accompanying button is in very good condition, retaining gold plating in protected areas, and the shank is slightly bent. 4-42371 JS (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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