VERY FINE CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED WHITNEY POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN L8293. This second model 6″ bbl Whitney Percussion Revolver has inscription on trigger guard “T W MORRILL”. Tappan W. Morrill enlisted April 17, 1861 upon Rhode Island Governor’s proclamation for troops. Morrill signed up for his 90 days. The unit would see its first action at first Bull Run where it was heavily engaged having 78 casualties including 13 killed and 39 wounded. Pvt. Morrill mustered out August 2, 1861. He would soon join the newly formed 11th Rhode Island Infantry and serve with them until all members mustered out of service July 13, 1863. The 11th would leave for Yorktown on the steamship Maple Leaf June 1, 1863 and serve in the defenses for their last assignment. This is a beautiful little pistol with Civil War inscription rarely seen on trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching. Bbl retains about 90% of its original bright blue finish. Loading assembly retains much of its muted case colors. Frame and hammer retain strong traces of finish with balance silver/gray. Cyl scene of eagle, shield and lion are about 80% discernible with staining and pitting. Stocks retain about 90% of their orig varnish with heavy edge wear and scattered dents, dings and scratches. Brass trigger guard has brass patina and traces of orig silver plating in protected areas. Mechanically gun functions with bright bore with areas of scattered pitting. 4-54424 JS42 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1350

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1350	$6,900.00	VERY FINE CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED WHITNEY POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN L8293. This second model 6″ bbl Whitney Percussion Revolver has inscription on trigger guard “T W MORRILL”. Tappan W. Morrill enlisted April 17, 1861 upon Rhode Island Governor’s proclamation for troops. Morrill signed up for his 90 days. The unit would see its first action at first Bull Run where it was heavily engaged having 78 casualties including 13 killed and 39 wounded. Pvt. Morrill mustered out August 2, 1861. He would soon join the newly formed 11th Rhode Island Infantry and serve with them until all members mustered out of service July 13, 1863. The 11th would leave for Yorktown on the steamship Maple Leaf June 1, 1863 and serve in the defenses for their last assignment. This is a beautiful little pistol with Civil War inscription rarely seen on trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching. Bbl retains about 90% of its original bright blue finish. Loading assembly retains much of its muted case colors. Frame and hammer retain strong traces of finish with balance silver/gray. Cyl scene of eagle, shield and lion are about 80% discernible with staining and pitting. Stocks retain about 90% of their orig varnish with heavy edge wear and scattered dents, dings and scratches. Brass trigger guard has brass patina and traces of orig silver plating in protected areas. Mechanically gun functions with bright bore with areas of scattered pitting. 4-54424 JS42 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1350 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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VERY FINE CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED WHITNEY POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.