CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED COLT M-1860 PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER TO GEORGE F. SEAVER, 3RD RI ARTILLERY.

SN 41361. This is a nice example of an all orig and matching rare Civil War produced civilian Colt Army Revolver. Inscription on inside of backstrap reads “LIEUT. G. F. SEAVER RHODE ISLAND ARTILLERY”. Seaver enlisted February of 1862 and was stationed on the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina where he saw duty during the bombardment of Ft. Pulaski and its capture. At Buford, South Carolina on February 12, 1863, he was attacked by a Private of his company, Michael Duffy, who inflicted a “dangerous wound” with a knife to his neck. Private Duffy was court-martialed, found guilty and sentenced to death by firing squad. Lt. Seaver was discharged October 28, 1863. His side arm shows honest use with crisp, fine markings, all matching and complete. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. All SNs match, traces of finish are found in protected areas, though gun is mostly grey/brown with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Safety pins are mostly intact and cyl scene is about half discernible. Stocks are sound, solid, well fit and retain over 90% of their original varnish with edge wear and chipping at left inside toe. Mechanically, gun is sound with crisp, well defined bore. 4-54458 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1390

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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	1390	$5,750.00	CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED COLT M-1860 PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER TO GEORGE F. SEAVER, 3RD RI ARTILLERY. SN 41361. This is a nice example of an all orig and matching rare Civil War produced civilian Colt Army Revolver. Inscription on inside of backstrap reads “LIEUT. G. F. SEAVER RHODE ISLAND ARTILLERY”. Seaver enlisted February of 1862 and was stationed on the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina where he saw duty during the bombardment of Ft. Pulaski and its capture. At Buford, South Carolina on February 12, 1863, he was attacked by a Private of his company, Michael Duffy, who inflicted a “dangerous wound” with a knife to his neck. Private Duffy was court-martialed, found guilty and sentenced to death by firing squad. Lt. Seaver was discharged October 28, 1863. His side arm shows honest use with crisp, fine markings, all matching and complete. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. All SNs match, traces of finish are found in protected areas, though gun is mostly grey/brown with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Safety pins are mostly intact and cyl scene is about half discernible. Stocks are sound, solid, well fit and retain over 90% of their original varnish with edge wear and chipping at left inside toe. Mechanically, gun is sound with crisp, well defined bore. 4-54458 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1390 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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CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED COLT M-1860 PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER TO GEORGE F. SEAVER, 3RD RI ARTILLERY.