FINE CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON MODEL #1 REVOLVER CAPT JOHN QUAY KIA PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA.

SN 29265. This is a most interesting pistol with double presentation “picked up at Harper’s Ferry at the surrender by Col. Miles, October 15, 1862”. Col. Dixon Miles surrendered the garrison at Harper’s Ferry with over 12,000 men to Stonewall Jackson on this date. Miles personally waving the surrender flag was killed by an exploding artillery projectile. The opposite side inscription “presented by H W to Lt. J Quay 125th New York 1862”. John Quay born in Ireland, enrolled in the 125th NY as a 2nd Lt. He had an interesting service record, entering service just a month before his capture and his almost immediate parole. He fought with the 125th through all their campaigns being promoted to Captain July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg two days after the 125th’s Col George Willard was killed. Quay was severely wounded on May 10, 1864 at the Po River, it took him over 6 months to recover and he rejoined his regiment early in 1865 for the fighting around Richmond and Petersburg. John Quay was killed April 2, 1865, a week before war’s end. This is a wonderful and historic Smith & Wesson that saw the war. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl and cyl retain about 30% orig finish with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Bbl markings “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS” and cyl markings “PATENTED APR 3 1855 & JULY 5 1859” are crisp and discernible. The inscriptions on either side of frame reading “PICKED UP AT HARPER’S FERRY AT THE SURRENDER BY COL. MILES OCT 15TH 1862” and “PRESENTED BY H W TO LIEUT J QUAY 125TH NY 1862”. The inscription is all discernible as can be seen in photographs, however there are numerous scratches into the inscription trying to remove especially Quay’s name. Rosewood grips retain about half of their orig varnish with edge wear and several small blemishes. Mechanically gun is sound. 4-54439 JS31 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1345

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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	1345	$5,175.00	FINE CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON MODEL #1 REVOLVER CAPT JOHN QUAY KIA PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA. SN 29265. This is a most interesting pistol with double presentation “picked up at Harper’s Ferry at the surrender by Col. Miles, October 15, 1862”. Col. Dixon Miles surrendered the garrison at Harper’s Ferry with over 12,000 men to Stonewall Jackson on this date. Miles personally waving the surrender flag was killed by an exploding artillery projectile. The opposite side inscription “presented by H W to Lt. J Quay 125th New York 1862”. John Quay born in Ireland, enrolled in the 125th NY as a 2nd Lt. He had an interesting service record, entering service just a month before his capture and his almost immediate parole. He fought with the 125th through all their campaigns being promoted to Captain July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg two days after the 125th’s Col George Willard was killed. Quay was severely wounded on May 10, 1864 at the Po River, it took him over 6 months to recover and he rejoined his regiment early in 1865 for the fighting around Richmond and Petersburg. John Quay was killed April 2, 1865, a week before war’s end. This is a wonderful and historic Smith & Wesson that saw the war. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl and cyl retain about 30% orig finish with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Bbl markings “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS” and cyl markings “PATENTED APR 3 1855 & JULY 5 1859” are crisp and discernible. The inscriptions on either side of frame reading “PICKED UP AT HARPER’S FERRY AT THE SURRENDER BY COL. MILES OCT 15TH 1862” and “PRESENTED BY H W TO LIEUT J QUAY 125TH NY 1862”. The inscription is all discernible as can be seen in photographs, however there are numerous scratches into the inscription trying to remove especially Quay’s name. Rosewood grips retain about half of their orig varnish with edge wear and several small blemishes. Mechanically gun is sound. 4-54439 JS31 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1345 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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FINE CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON MODEL #1 REVOLVER CAPT JOHN QUAY KIA PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA.