INSCRIBED EARLY CIVIL WAR SAVAGE NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 1017. This is a nice example of a popular 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 J H TOLE WEST MERIDEN, CO. F 1ST REGT CT.V. 1861”. This gun is in very good “as found” condition and is mechanically sound. Corporal Joseph H. Tole enlisted April 18, 1861 in the 1st Connecticut Volunteers which was a 90 day unit. He mustered out June 31, 1861. It is interesting that the 1st Connecticut was in camp less than 20 miles from the Battle of Bull Run but could only listen from their tents as they were not issued arms until a few days after the battle. The war had begun and unlike the citizens of West Meriden who probably supplied these pistols to their corporals; the war was not to be over in 90 days. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good overall and appears “as found” and complete with one ear of loading arm latch 1/4″ broken off. Gun is still mechanically sound and functioning. There are two holes in butt, most likely for lanyard loop which is no longer present. Metal overall is brown/gray with fairly sharp edges. Bbl has two 1-1/2″ “what appear to be cracks” on two flats near muzzle as can be seen in photograph but they are just cosmetic as bore is still crisp with well defined rifling though pitted. Stocks are sound and well fit with small chips at two toes and other small dings, dents and blemishes as can be seen in photos. 4-54426 JS26 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1347

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
	1347	$5,175.00	INSCRIBED EARLY CIVIL WAR SAVAGE NAVY REVOLVER. SN 1017. This is a nice example of a popular 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 J H TOLE WEST MERIDEN, CO. F 1ST REGT CT.V. 1861”. This gun is in very good “as found” condition and is mechanically sound. Corporal Joseph H. Tole enlisted April 18, 1861 in the 1st Connecticut Volunteers which was a 90 day unit. He mustered out June 31, 1861. It is interesting that the 1st Connecticut was in camp less than 20 miles from the Battle of Bull Run but could only listen from their tents as they were not issued arms until a few days after the battle. The war had begun and unlike the citizens of West Meriden who probably supplied these pistols to their corporals; the war was not to be over in 90 days. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good overall and appears “as found” and complete with one ear of loading arm latch 1/4″ broken off. Gun is still mechanically sound and functioning. There are two holes in butt, most likely for lanyard loop which is no longer present. Metal overall is brown/gray with fairly sharp edges. Bbl has two 1-1/2″ “what appear to be cracks” on two flats near muzzle as can be seen in photograph but they are just cosmetic as bore is still crisp with well defined rifling though pitted. Stocks are sound and well fit with small chips at two toes and other small dings, dents and blemishes as can be seen in photos. 4-54426 JS26 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1347 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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INSCRIBED EARLY CIVIL WAR SAVAGE NAVY REVOLVER.