FINE CASED SMALL FRAME ADAMS NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO “J.H.BOGART”.

SN NSN. This little double action pistol with 4-1/4″ bbl retains most all its original silver finish. Gun is totally silver plated including barrel frame and cyl. All are also lightly engraved and the grips are quite fancy with addition of numerous small silver pins. Among the cross-matched design, gun is totally devoid of markings with exception of numbered cyl chambers along with small English black powder proofs on each chamber and on bbl along with fancy inscription “J H Bogart” on top bbl flat. There is only one officer found in the Civil War in the US Army other than a 30 day Kentucky recruit with the name J H Bogart. Lt. James H. Bogart enlisted in Albany, New York in the 34th New York at 22 years old, transferring to the 162nd New York, attaining rank of Major, and was killed at the main assault on Port Hudson, June 14, 1863, “..was struck by a shell, which tore away his sword hilt, and carried it through his left hip”. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall retaining 95% orig silver. Plating to frame bbl cyl, backstrap, trigger guard and buttcap. Hammer, trigger and loading assembly are finished bright and retain much of their luster with staining. Silver plate has some bubbling and freckling but is overall mostly smooth. There are several dings and dents around slot screw, checkered stocks are fine, including silver pin decoration. Safety pin device is fire blued and retains most of its iridescent colors. Trigger is frozen and will not move, so gun is currently not functional. Bore exhibits crisp, well discerned rifling, though dirty and uncleaned. Accompanying French fitted case is sound and solid with wear to felt lining. The accompanying flask is well fit with dark patina and traces of original lacquer, locking spring of eagle flask is replaced. 4-54441 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1362

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
	1362	$4,025.00	FINE CASED SMALL FRAME ADAMS NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO “J.H.BOGART”. SN NSN. This little double action pistol with 4-1/4″ bbl retains most all its original silver finish. Gun is totally silver plated including barrel frame and cyl. All are also lightly engraved and the grips are quite fancy with addition of numerous small silver pins. Among the cross-matched design, gun is totally devoid of markings with exception of numbered cyl chambers along with small English black powder proofs on each chamber and on bbl along with fancy inscription “J H Bogart” on top bbl flat. There is only one officer found in the Civil War in the US Army other than a 30 day Kentucky recruit with the name J H Bogart. Lt. James H. Bogart enlisted in Albany, New York in the 34th New York at 22 years old, transferring to the 162nd New York, attaining rank of Major, and was killed at the main assault on Port Hudson, June 14, 1863, “..was struck by a shell, which tore away his sword hilt, and carried it through his left hip”. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall retaining 95% orig silver. Plating to frame bbl cyl, backstrap, trigger guard and buttcap. Hammer, trigger and loading assembly are finished bright and retain much of their luster with staining. Silver plate has some bubbling and freckling but is overall mostly smooth. There are several dings and dents around slot screw, checkered stocks are fine, including silver pin decoration. Safety pin device is fire blued and retains most of its iridescent colors. Trigger is frozen and will not move, so gun is currently not functional. Bore exhibits crisp, well discerned rifling, though dirty and uncleaned. Accompanying French fitted case is sound and solid with wear to felt lining. The accompanying flask is well fit with dark patina and traces of original lacquer, locking spring of eagle flask is replaced. 4-54441 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1362 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 CASED SMALL FRAME ADAMS NAVY REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO “J.H.BOGART”.