Revised: 3/13/2015

Please Note: In addition to the rammer being numbered 126796, the barrel also carries the same number. We are certain these were period replacements.

FINE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO “LT CHARLES MONROE, 8TH MAINE” KILLED IN ACTION COLD HARBOR, VIRGINIA.

SN 127538. This is a fine “as found” example of a Colt Navy revolver inscribed on buttstrap “Lieut. CF Monroe/8th Reg ME Vols”. This gun is in the kind of condition Civil War collectors dream of with traces of bright finish with a nice dark, untouched patina in orig military style flap holster that fits gun well. Charles Monroe entered service from Livermore, Maine at Augusta September 7, 1861 as a Sgt. This unit saw service in the Carolina expeditions and saw most of its service in the Carolina’s and Florida. The unit lost many men to disease, most were paroled early in 1864 but Lt. Monroe who had been promoted twice in 1862 re-upped and joined his regiment in April of ’64 in Virginia. This gun was made in mid 1862, the same time as his promotion to lieutenant. The unit took part in the battle of Cold Harbor losing 79 men; killed, wounded and missing. Lt. Monroe was one such casualty dying of his wounds June 6, 1864. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is all matching with exception of loading arm which is numbered 6796, however color and patina match well and appears to have originated on gun from time of use. Markings are all crisp and easily discerned including inscription. There are strong traces of blue finish in protected areas of bbl with remainder a plum/brown. Cyl has a similar plum color with tiny traces of blue. Cyl scene of naval battle is mostly discernible though worn at high area. There are strong traces of case color on frame with balance gray/silver. Backstrap and trigger guard have strong traces of orig silver with balance a brass patina. Stocks retain 95% plus orig varnish with scattered small blemishes and wear at edges. Several screws retain some of their fire blue. There are scattered dings and dents on wedge and wedge slot. Mechanically gun is sluggish and tight, bore exhibits well defined rifling though pitted. Accompanying holster which Mr. Flayderman’s original tag states is orig fits gun well and is in similar fine condition and exhibiting much of its orig brown finish. Closure tab is torn and missing finial or button that tab orig attached. 4-54434 JS24 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1338

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
	1338	$10,350.00	Revised: 3/13/2015 Please Note: In addition to the rammer being numbered 126796, the barrel also carries the same number. We are certain these were period replacements. FINE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO “LT CHARLES MONROE, 8TH MAINE” KILLED IN ACTION COLD HARBOR, VIRGINIA. SN 127538. This is a fine “as found” example of a Colt Navy revolver inscribed on buttstrap “Lieut. CF Monroe/8th Reg ME Vols”. This gun is in the kind of condition Civil War collectors dream of with traces of bright finish with a nice dark, untouched patina in orig military style flap holster that fits gun well. Charles Monroe entered service from Livermore, Maine at Augusta September 7, 1861 as a Sgt. This unit saw service in the Carolina expeditions and saw most of its service in the Carolina’s and Florida. The unit lost many men to disease, most were paroled early in 1864 but Lt. Monroe who had been promoted twice in 1862 re-upped and joined his regiment in April of ’64 in Virginia. This gun was made in mid 1862, the same time as his promotion to lieutenant. The unit took part in the battle of Cold Harbor losing 79 men; killed, wounded and missing. Lt. Monroe was one such casualty dying of his wounds June 6, 1864. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is all matching with exception of loading arm which is numbered 6796, however color and patina match well and appears to have originated on gun from time of use. Markings are all crisp and easily discerned including inscription. There are strong traces of blue finish in protected areas of bbl with remainder a plum/brown. Cyl has a similar plum color with tiny traces of blue. Cyl scene of naval battle is mostly discernible though worn at high area. There are strong traces of case color on frame with balance gray/silver. Backstrap and trigger guard have strong traces of orig silver with balance a brass patina. Stocks retain 95% plus orig varnish with scattered small blemishes and wear at edges. Several screws retain some of their fire blue. There are scattered dings and dents on wedge and wedge slot. Mechanically gun is sluggish and tight, bore exhibits well defined rifling though pitted. Accompanying holster which Mr. Flayderman’s original tag states is orig fits gun well and is in similar fine condition and exhibiting much of its orig brown finish. Closure tab is torn and missing finial or button that tab orig attached. 4-54434 JS24 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1338 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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FINE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO “LT CHARLES MONROE, 8TH MAINE” KILLED IN ACTION COLD HARBOR, VIRGINIA.