SCARCE CIVIL WAR PLANT BRASS FRAMED FRONT LOADING ARMY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO KANSAS CAVALRYMAN WITH ORIGINAL HOLSTER.

SN 1786. This scarce 42 Cal. cup fire revolver was well received by soldiers who were lucky enough to have received one though the cartridges were expensive and difficult to find. Inscribed on left side of frame “1st. Sergt. Wm. Ahrberg/Co. E 16th K.V.C. from Officers at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas June 28, 1864”. Kansas produced very few troops during the Civil War so Kansas inscribed weapons are quite rare. The 16th Regiment was organized late 1863. William Ahrberg enlisted as a private, was promoted to Sgt. in March of 1864 not long before receiving this fine weapon and was later promoted to Lt. by direct order from the Governor of Kansas in early 1865. William stayed in service til December of 1865 where he was discharged at Ft. Leavenworth. The 16th Kansas saw actions at Ridgley, Missouri, Lexington, operations against Sterling Price, Battle of Little Blue, Mine Creek, Battle of Charlot, Mound City, Ft. Lincoln, Newtonia, Powder River Exhibition, including actions with Indians in September at the mouth of Dry Ford. This unit lost a total of 110 men during the war. This is a fine example of a rarely seen Kansas Civil War presentation. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: 6″ bbl is gray overall with traces of finish in protected areas with scattered staining and pitting. Marked on top flat “PLANTS MFG CO NEWHAVEN CT”. Marked on left flat ‘MERWIN & BRAY NEW YORK”. Brass frame has traces of silver plating with balance, brass patina and a few minor, small blemishes. Rosewood grips are well fit. Left grip has a large 1″ sliver missing from left rear toe. Mechanically gun functions and has discernible rifling in a pitted bore. The fitted, tooled lined holster is sound and solid though missing plug. Holster retains most of its orig black dyed finish with numerous scuffs, cracks and crazing. Holster has patent leather lining that is mostly intact though torn in several areas with heavy soiling. Belt loop complete though worn with some reductions. Closure tab is torn and only base remains. 4-54436 JS30 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1360

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
	1360	$17,825.00	SCARCE CIVIL WAR PLANT BRASS FRAMED FRONT LOADING ARMY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO KANSAS CAVALRYMAN WITH ORIGINAL HOLSTER. SN 1786. This scarce 42 Cal. cup fire revolver was well received by soldiers who were lucky enough to have received one though the cartridges were expensive and difficult to find. Inscribed on left side of frame “1st. Sergt. Wm. Ahrberg/Co. E 16th K.V.C. from Officers at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas June 28, 1864”. Kansas produced very few troops during the Civil War so Kansas inscribed weapons are quite rare. The 16th Regiment was organized late 1863. William Ahrberg enlisted as a private, was promoted to Sgt. in March of 1864 not long before receiving this fine weapon and was later promoted to Lt. by direct order from the Governor of Kansas in early 1865. William stayed in service til December of 1865 where he was discharged at Ft. Leavenworth. The 16th Kansas saw actions at Ridgley, Missouri, Lexington, operations against Sterling Price, Battle of Little Blue, Mine Creek, Battle of Charlot, Mound City, Ft. Lincoln, Newtonia, Powder River Exhibition, including actions with Indians in September at the mouth of Dry Ford. This unit lost a total of 110 men during the war. This is a fine example of a rarely seen Kansas Civil War presentation. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: 6″ bbl is gray overall with traces of finish in protected areas with scattered staining and pitting. Marked on top flat “PLANTS MFG CO NEWHAVEN CT”. Marked on left flat ‘MERWIN & BRAY NEW YORK”. Brass frame has traces of silver plating with balance, brass patina and a few minor, small blemishes. Rosewood grips are well fit. Left grip has a large 1″ sliver missing from left rear toe. Mechanically gun functions and has discernible rifling in a pitted bore. The fitted, tooled lined holster is sound and solid though missing plug. Holster retains most of its orig black dyed finish with numerous scuffs, cracks and crazing. Holster has patent leather lining that is mostly intact though torn in several areas with heavy soiling. Belt loop complete though worn with some reductions. Closure tab is torn and only base remains. 4-54436 JS30 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1360 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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SCARCE CIVIL WAR PLANT BRASS FRAMED FRONT LOADING ARMY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO KANSAS CAVALRYMAN WITH ORIGINAL HOLSTER.