RARE MARTIALLY MARKED PETTENGILL ARMY SIZE DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 4160. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl and nickel silver cone front sight. Bottom of frame has the 1862 patent date and top strap has 1856 & 1858 patent dates with makers name. Cyl is unfluted with 6 chambers and very large nipple recesses and has SN 4201. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips with flared bottom edges, matching numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a crisp “WW” (William Walters) inspector’s cartouche with small “WW” initials on various parts. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 3,400 of these scarce pistols manufactured for Pettengill by the Rogers, Spencer & Co. in the early 1860s. U.S. Ordnance Dept. initially contracted for 5,000 of these pistols in 1861 but in June 1862 reduced the order to 2,000. The contract was completed between October 1862 and January 1863. They were issued to the 3rd Michigan Cavalry, 3rd & 5th Missouri Militia, 1st Arkansas, 3rd Illinois and 3rd Kentucky during the Civil War. Few survive today in any condition and very few of those with any orig finish. Martially marked examples are rare. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including frame, grips and trigger guard, cyl as noted above, bbl and rammer are unnumbered but are obviously orig to this pistol. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with scattered spots of light surface rust and sharp edge wear. Frame, grip frame and trigger guard retain about 50-60% glossy orig blue with the majority of loss areas on the rear part of frame, grip frame and trigger guard from flaking, not wear. The loss areas are a light patina. Cyl retains 65-70% glossy orig blue with front edge wear and patches of flaking. Grips are sound with sharp, completely legible cartouche, showing very little wear and retain virtually all of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. One of the finest Pettengills extant. 4-54292 (9,500-14,500) – Lot 3254

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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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	3254	$0.00	RARE MARTIALLY MARKED PETTENGILL ARMY SIZE DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 4160. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl and nickel silver cone front sight. Bottom of frame has the 1862 patent date and top strap has 1856 & 1858 patent dates with makers name. Cyl is unfluted with 6 chambers and very large nipple recesses and has SN 4201. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips with flared bottom edges, matching numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a crisp “WW” (William Walters) inspector’s cartouche with small “WW” initials on various parts. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 3,400 of these scarce pistols manufactured for Pettengill by the Rogers, Spencer & Co. in the early 1860s. U.S. Ordnance Dept. initially contracted for 5,000 of these pistols in 1861 but in June 1862 reduced the order to 2,000. The contract was completed between October 1862 and January 1863. They were issued to the 3rd Michigan Cavalry, 3rd & 5th Missouri Militia, 1st Arkansas, 3rd Illinois and 3rd Kentucky during the Civil War. Few survive today in any condition and very few of those with any orig finish. Martially marked examples are rare. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including frame, grips and trigger guard, cyl as noted above, bbl and rammer are unnumbered but are obviously orig to this pistol. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with scattered spots of light surface rust and sharp edge wear. Frame, grip frame and trigger guard retain about 50-60% glossy orig blue with the majority of loss areas on the rear part of frame, grip frame and trigger guard from flaking, not wear. The loss areas are a light patina. Cyl retains 65-70% glossy orig blue with front edge wear and patches of flaking. Grips are sound with sharp, completely legible cartouche, showing very little wear and retain virtually all of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. One of the finest Pettengills extant. 4-54292 (9,500-14,500) – Lot 3254 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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 MARTIALLY MARKED PETTENGILL ARMY SIZE DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER.