CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON #2 ARMY REVOLVER TO LT COL SAMUEL MOORE 14TH CONNECTICUT.

SN 799. Cal. 32. This is among the earliest Smith & Wesson Army revolvers with 2-pin frame made in 1861. This is a nice example of the popular Civil War sidearm with 6″ bbl in “as found” fine condition. The gun has matching assembly numbers, and the SN is stamped on inside of grip. Presentation engraved on left side of frame reads “LIEUT COL. S.A. MOORE CO F 14TH REGT C.V. NEW BRITAIN CONN”. Samuel Moore had a gallant Civil War history first enrolling as Lieutenant in July 1862, being promoted September 1862 to Captain, a year later to Major and finally to Lt. Col October 11, 1863 which probably corresponds with the day of this presentation. Moore had a major part on the 3rd days fight at Gettysburg leading four companies of the 14th, about sixty men total, crossing the Emmitsburg Road and began their advance on the Bliss barn. Major Theodore G. Ellis and the remaining four companies of the regiment (B&D were still on the skirmish line) stayed behind to await developments. Because of the desperate nature of this mission and it’s objective point well in front of federal lines, the 14th’s color guard would not take part, and remained on Cemetery Ridge. When the 14th dedicated their regimental monument at Gettysburg in 1884, Moore would lead the contingent of veterans that returned for the ceremony. On July 3, 1863, he led this spirited attack on the barn. Col. Moore seemed to always be in the front. He was shot in the knee on May 12, 1864 at Spottsylvania. This wound caused Col. Moore problems walking as his knee was often out of joint, but this did not stop him leading his men. A year later April 6,1865 while on skirmish line near High Bridge, VA. He was shot by a pistol which entered his right leg just below the knee and came out just above the ankle splintering both tibia and fibia. Lee would surrender in 3 days. Moore would be discharged in June of 1865 and went home to New Britain, Connecticut. Norm bought this gun in 1958 directly from the grandson of Col. Moore. There is an affidavit signed by Mrs. Roberta Brown (nee Roberta Estelle Moore) Col. Moore’s daughter. The grandson also drew a sketch of Col. Moore in uniform. You don’t get much better family provenance then this. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun retains about 10% of its original blue finish on cyl and bbl with staining and pitting and balance of metal plum/brown. Frame retains about 95% of it’s orig silver plate. Maker and patent marks on bbl flat and cylinder are crisp and easily read as are SNs. Rosewood grips are sound and solid with several dings, dents and about a 1″ sliver missing at right rear toe and smaller chip on inside toe. Mechanically gun functions well with well discerned rifling. 4-54432 JS32 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1344

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	1344	$9,200.00	CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON #2 ARMY REVOLVER TO LT COL SAMUEL MOORE 14TH CONNECTICUT. SN 799. Cal. 32. This is among the earliest Smith & Wesson Army revolvers with 2-pin frame made in 1861. This is a nice example of the popular Civil War sidearm with 6″ bbl in “as found” fine condition. The gun has matching assembly numbers, and the SN is stamped on inside of grip. Presentation engraved on left side of frame reads “LIEUT COL. S.A. MOORE CO F 14TH REGT C.V. NEW BRITAIN CONN”. Samuel Moore had a gallant Civil War history first enrolling as Lieutenant in July 1862, being promoted September 1862 to Captain, a year later to Major and finally to Lt. Col October 11, 1863 which probably corresponds with the day of this presentation. Moore had a major part on the 3rd days fight at Gettysburg leading four companies of the 14th, about sixty men total, crossing the Emmitsburg Road and began their advance on the Bliss barn. Major Theodore G. Ellis and the remaining four companies of the regiment (B&D were still on the skirmish line) stayed behind to await developments. Because of the desperate nature of this mission and it’s objective point well in front of federal lines, the 14th’s color guard would not take part, and remained on Cemetery Ridge. When the 14th dedicated their regimental monument at Gettysburg in 1884, Moore would lead the contingent of veterans that returned for the ceremony. On July 3, 1863, he led this spirited attack on the barn. Col. Moore seemed to always be in the front. He was shot in the knee on May 12, 1864 at Spottsylvania. This wound caused Col. Moore problems walking as his knee was often out of joint, but this did not stop him leading his men. A year later April 6,1865 while on skirmish line near High Bridge, VA. He was shot by a pistol which entered his right leg just below the knee and came out just above the ankle splintering both tibia and fibia. Lee would surrender in 3 days. Moore would be discharged in June of 1865 and went home to New Britain, Connecticut. Norm bought this gun in 1958 directly from the grandson of Col. Moore. There is an affidavit signed by Mrs. Roberta Brown (nee Roberta Estelle Moore) Col. Moore’s daughter. The grandson also drew a sketch of Col. Moore in uniform. You don’t get much better family provenance then this. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun retains about 10% of its original blue finish on cyl and bbl with staining and pitting and balance of metal plum/brown. Frame retains about 95% of it’s orig silver plate. Maker and patent marks on bbl flat and cylinder are crisp and easily read as are SNs. Rosewood grips are sound and solid with several dings, dents and about a 1″ sliver missing at right rear toe and smaller chip on inside toe. Mechanically gun functions well with well discerned rifling. 4-54432 JS32 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1344 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 PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON #2 ARMY REVOLVER TO LT COL SAMUEL MOORE 14TH CONNECTICUT.