CIVIL WAR UHLINGER REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO COL.(LATER GENERAL) GEORGE WASHINGTON MINDEL WINNER OF TWO CONGRESSIONAL MEDALS OF HONOR.

SN 1539. George Washington Mindel had an illustrious Civil War career. Born in Frankfort, Germany 1841 he became Lt. of 23rd Pennsylvania Infantry July 23, 1861 being promoted to 1st Lt. August 31st and Capt. October 5, 1861. He was then transferred to the 61st Pennsylvania in February of 1862, and resigned in October to become the Col of the 27th New Jersey October 10, 1862. This gun is inscribed probably about this time “COL. G. W. MINDEL 27TH REGT. NJ VOLS”. His gallantry in the 27th made him quite well known as a 21 year old hero (who would win the Medal of Honor for actionS at Williamsburg, VA May 5, 1862). He was now able to recruit a new unit, the 33rd NJ, and take this unit to Western Theater where his new raw troops served gallantly under his leadership through the Tennessee and Georgia campaigns. Officially he became Col. of the 33rd New Jersey September 5, 1863 and was Breveted Brig. General in March of 1865 and later Breveted Major General of Volunteers for gallant and meritorious services in the Battles of Chattanooga and Missionary Ridge, Tennessee. Mindel was awarded his Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry for actions near Williamsburg, VA May 5, 1862 while leading a charge with part of his regiment piercing the enemy’s center, silencing artillery, getting in enemy’s rear causing them to abandon their position at Williamsburg. Though Mindel was only 21 years old when he was awarded this Medal of Honor. He received another for having on June 17, 1863 volunteered the services of his regiment after their term of service expired. Mindel (‘Mindil’ on tombstone and orig German spelling) remained in regular U.S. Army after the war and died in 1907, buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Mindel’s papers (1862-1874) are archived at U.S. Army Military Museum in Carlisle, PA. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: This is a well worn gun though good overall. Gun is still functional though it does not hold on full cock and is missing its removable cleaning rod. The gun is marked on top of the bbl marked “D. D. CONE WASHINGTON, DC”. Inscription on top of frame strap is discernible but quite worn as can be seen in photos. Metal overall is brown/gray with staining and pitting. Grips retain traces of orig varnish and there is a glued repair to left inside toe. Otherwise complete with bore exhibiting good, discernible rifling. Accompanying military flap holster is made by cutting a larger military holster. Holster is missing tab, toe where cut off. Holster retains much of it’s orig black dyed finish with crazing and scuffing overall. Stitching is pulling loose near top of holster. 4-54433 JS38 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1349

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	1349	$9,200.00	CIVIL WAR UHLINGER REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO COL.(LATER GENERAL) GEORGE WASHINGTON MINDEL WINNER OF TWO CONGRESSIONAL MEDALS OF HONOR. SN 1539. George Washington Mindel had an illustrious Civil War career. Born in Frankfort, Germany 1841 he became Lt. of 23rd Pennsylvania Infantry July 23, 1861 being promoted to 1st Lt. August 31st and Capt. October 5, 1861. He was then transferred to the 61st Pennsylvania in February of 1862, and resigned in October to become the Col of the 27th New Jersey October 10, 1862. This gun is inscribed probably about this time “COL. G. W. MINDEL 27TH REGT. NJ VOLS”. His gallantry in the 27th made him quite well known as a 21 year old hero (who would win the Medal of Honor for actionS at Williamsburg, VA May 5, 1862). He was now able to recruit a new unit, the 33rd NJ, and take this unit to Western Theater where his new raw troops served gallantly under his leadership through the Tennessee and Georgia campaigns. Officially he became Col. of the 33rd New Jersey September 5, 1863 and was Breveted Brig. General in March of 1865 and later Breveted Major General of Volunteers for gallant and meritorious services in the Battles of Chattanooga and Missionary Ridge, Tennessee. Mindel was awarded his Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry for actions near Williamsburg, VA May 5, 1862 while leading a charge with part of his regiment piercing the enemy’s center, silencing artillery, getting in enemy’s rear causing them to abandon their position at Williamsburg. Though Mindel was only 21 years old when he was awarded this Medal of Honor. He received another for having on June 17, 1863 volunteered the services of his regiment after their term of service expired. Mindel (‘Mindil’ on tombstone and orig German spelling) remained in regular U.S. Army after the war and died in 1907, buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Mindel’s papers (1862-1874) are archived at U.S. Army Military Museum in Carlisle, PA. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: This is a well worn gun though good overall. Gun is still functional though it does not hold on full cock and is missing its removable cleaning rod. The gun is marked on top of the bbl marked “D. D. CONE WASHINGTON, DC”. Inscription on top of frame strap is discernible but quite worn as can be seen in photos. Metal overall is brown/gray with staining and pitting. Grips retain traces of orig varnish and there is a glued repair to left inside toe. Otherwise complete with bore exhibiting good, discernible rifling. Accompanying military flap holster is made by cutting a larger military holster. Holster is missing tab, toe where cut off. Holster retains much of it’s orig black dyed finish with crazing and scuffing overall. Stitching is pulling loose near top of holster. 4-54433 JS38 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1349 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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CIVIL WAR UHLINGER REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO COL.(LATER GENERAL) GEORGE WASHINGTON MINDEL WINNER OF TWO CONGRESSIONAL MEDALS OF HONOR.