INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER TO CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHER & SOLDIER “IRA S. NEGUS”.

SN 201155. Cal. 31. Standard 4″ model 1849 Colt pocket model with 2-line Hartford address and other typical markings found on this model. Gun appears 100% original and authentic with pleasing aesthetics. “Ira S. Negus” is finely engraved on buttstrap. Ira shows up in 1861 enlisting in the 3rd Massachusetts infantry in New Bedford, MA., where he had a twin brother Edward who was in another Mass unit. Ira was a known ambrotype photographer before the Civil War and continued as a photographer after the war. This particular gun was made early in 1862 at the height of Civil War fervor. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. All matching SNs including wedge. Iron overall is gray/plum with tiny traces of finish in protected areas with crisp markings including inscription on buttstrap. Cylinder retains about 90% of discernible rolled stage coach hold up scene, and retains 5 of 6 original safety pins. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 70% of their original silver plate with balance a light mustard patina. Grips are sound and well fit with scattered blemishes, retaining about 90% original factory varnish. Mechanically gun is sound with crisp rifling. 49973-168 JS (1,000-2,800) – Lot 1201

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	1201	$4,370.00	INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER TO CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHER & SOLDIER “IRA S. NEGUS”. SN 201155. Cal. 31. Standard 4″ model 1849 Colt pocket model with 2-line Hartford address and other typical markings found on this model. Gun appears 100% original and authentic with pleasing aesthetics. “Ira S. Negus” is finely engraved on buttstrap. Ira shows up in 1861 enlisting in the 3rd Massachusetts infantry in New Bedford, MA., where he had a twin brother Edward who was in another Mass unit. Ira was a known ambrotype photographer before the Civil War and continued as a photographer after the war. This particular gun was made early in 1862 at the height of Civil War fervor. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. All matching SNs including wedge. Iron overall is gray/plum with tiny traces of finish in protected areas with crisp markings including inscription on buttstrap. Cylinder retains about 90% of discernible rolled stage coach hold up scene, and retains 5 of 6 original safety pins. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 70% of their original silver plate with balance a light mustard patina. Grips are sound and well fit with scattered blemishes, retaining about 90% original factory varnish. Mechanically gun is sound with crisp rifling. 49973-168 JS (1,000-2,800) – Lot 1201 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER TO CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHER & SOLDIER “IRA S. NEGUS”.