Revised: 3/12/2015

Please Note: It has always been thought and believed that this is a Walker Colt pistol he is holding. The image is published in 2002 as Walker and we agree. Some viewers have proposed that it might be a Colt Dragoon. Because this is an ambrotype and the image is not perfect, and because Civil War era images are always a reverse image, we cannot guarantee this is a Walker.

RARE AND UNIQUE CONFEDERATE AMBROTYPE SHOWING CRYSTAL CLEAR “COLT WALKER”.

This is no doubt the finest photograph to ever surface showing a soldier with such a well defined Colt Walker revolver brandished across his chest. This exact photograph was pictured in the 2002 Confederate Calendar where a copy is included stating the potential ID of the brothers and the units they served. This image originated in North Georgia and the Williams brothers appear ready for war. One brother holds a Colt M-1849 pocket model in Confederate uniform with rare forked-tongue buckle and cap box where brother with Walker appears to have lieutenants insignia on collar with sword belt plate. You can see in photographs that the Walker is crystal clear showing details of its unique loading assembly, rnd bbl and oct bbl housing. Mr. Williams is holding the Colt in half-cock position with finger on trigger with a determined look that he was ready to face the enemy. Fine images of Confederates holding identified handguns, even common ones are quite scarce. Of the few images known of earlier vintage with Colt Walkers; none compare with the clarity of this Confederate sixth plate ambrotype. PROVENANCE: Williams Family, Catoosa County, GA, Peggy Dillard Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine with excellent clarity and contrast. Some scratching on emulsion that do no affect esthetics overall. This is a superior conditioned ambrotype by any standards for content and clarity. Complete with its original protector in contemporary paper veneered casing. 4-54476 JS (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1425

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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
	1425	$9,200.00	Revised: 3/12/2015 Please Note: It has always been thought and believed that this is a Walker Colt pistol he is holding. The image is published in 2002 as Walker and we agree. Some viewers have proposed that it might be a Colt Dragoon. Because this is an ambrotype and the image is not perfect, and because Civil War era images are always a reverse image, we cannot guarantee this is a Walker. RARE AND UNIQUE CONFEDERATE AMBROTYPE SHOWING CRYSTAL CLEAR “COLT WALKER”. This is no doubt the finest photograph to ever surface showing a soldier with such a well defined Colt Walker revolver brandished across his chest. This exact photograph was pictured in the 2002 Confederate Calendar where a copy is included stating the potential ID of the brothers and the units they served. This image originated in North Georgia and the Williams brothers appear ready for war. One brother holds a Colt M-1849 pocket model in Confederate uniform with rare forked-tongue buckle and cap box where brother with Walker appears to have lieutenants insignia on collar with sword belt plate. You can see in photographs that the Walker is crystal clear showing details of its unique loading assembly, rnd bbl and oct bbl housing. Mr. Williams is holding the Colt in half-cock position with finger on trigger with a determined look that he was ready to face the enemy. Fine images of Confederates holding identified handguns, even common ones are quite scarce. Of the few images known of earlier vintage with Colt Walkers; none compare with the clarity of this Confederate sixth plate ambrotype. PROVENANCE: Williams Family, Catoosa County, GA, Peggy Dillard Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine with excellent clarity and contrast. Some scratching on emulsion that do no affect esthetics overall. This is a superior conditioned ambrotype by any standards for content and clarity. Complete with its original protector in contemporary paper veneered casing. 4-54476 JS (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1425 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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RARE AND UNIQUE CONFEDERATE AMBROTYPE SHOWING CRYSTAL CLEAR “COLT WALKER”.