FINE CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED EARLY SAVAGE ARMS NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 1225. This is a fine example of a popular large Civil War revolver of unique design. About 20,000 of these guns were made during the Civil War, most being made under federal contract. This particular example is a scarce, private purchase given by this Connecticut regiment with inscription on buttstrap and left side of frame “CORPL B W WARNER WEST MERIDEN, CO. F 1ST REGT CT.V. 1861”. This gun is in fine “as found” condition retaining much orig finish and is mechanically sound. Corporal Benjamin W. Warner enlisted April 18, 1861 in the 1st Connecticut Volunteers which was a 90 day unit. He mustered out June 31, 1861 and re-upped with the 15th Connecticut and remained a corporal until he was discharged in June of 1865. 15th Connecticut took part in the battles of Fredericksburg in December of 1862, the Siege of Suffolk and their final battle at Kinston, NC March 8, 1865. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun retains 20-30% bright blue finish with balance plum with staining and light pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with one large half inch chip on right side with other dents, dings and small blemishes. Markings on gun are all crisp and well defined, including inscription and bbl address. Mechanically gun functions well with well-defined rifling in bore though pitted. Hammer retains strong traces of case colors. 4-54444 JS25 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1346

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
	1346	$5,750.00	FINE CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED EARLY SAVAGE ARMS NAVY REVOLVER. SN 1225. This is a fine example of a popular large Civil War revolver of unique design. About 20,000 of these guns were made during the Civil War, most being made under federal contract. This particular example is a scarce, private purchase given by this Connecticut regiment with inscription on buttstrap and left side of frame “CORPL B W WARNER WEST MERIDEN, CO. F 1ST REGT CT.V. 1861”. This gun is in fine “as found” condition retaining much orig finish and is mechanically sound. Corporal Benjamin W. Warner enlisted April 18, 1861 in the 1st Connecticut Volunteers which was a 90 day unit. He mustered out June 31, 1861 and re-upped with the 15th Connecticut and remained a corporal until he was discharged in June of 1865. 15th Connecticut took part in the battles of Fredericksburg in December of 1862, the Siege of Suffolk and their final battle at Kinston, NC March 8, 1865. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun retains 20-30% bright blue finish with balance plum with staining and light pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with one large half inch chip on right side with other dents, dings and small blemishes. Markings on gun are all crisp and well defined, including inscription and bbl address. Mechanically gun functions well with well-defined rifling in bore though pitted. Hammer retains strong traces of case colors. 4-54444 JS25 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1346 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 INSCRIBED EARLY SAVAGE ARMS NAVY REVOLVER.