GRISWOLD CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.

SN 3106. This is a standard second model Griswold revolver being among the higher SNs known. Second models have distinct half octagonal bbl housings, bbl length 7-1/2″. This gun overall is in orig condition showing tiny traces of blue finish in protected areas. All six safety pins are intact. Ratcheting on back of cyl is fairly crisp and the cryptic “U” on back of cyl is barely discerned as to its position. This gun appears all-original and authentic. This gun is marked with SN 3106 on left side of bbl housing, frame, and cylinder. Secondary number “6” found stamped on trigger guard, backstrap and loading arm. Gun was not further disassembled to find additional secondary number on other parts such as hammer and trigger which appear orig in this gun. A cryptic “U” is found on bottom of bbl near latch (only partially struck), back of frame on right side, right side of trigger guard and backstrap. Only a ghost of the cryptic can be seen on back of cylinder. A Roman numeral “XXIII” is found on right side of backstrap and trigger guard. This is an honest Griswold revolver listed by SN in William Albaugh’s 1955 text Confederate Brass Framed Colt & Whitney and also listed in his 1963 Confederate Handguns and is pictured on page 47 of The Gun Report, 9-1991. PROVENANCE: Frank B. Billingslea Collection, Tulsa, OK; Theodore Dexter, 1943; C. Dreihs Collection; Herb Ader, Newport, KY 1948; William Locke 1948; Museum of Historical Arms, Miami; Norm Flayderman, 1970; Cecil Anderson, 1984; Collection of Bob King, Atlanta, GA. CONDITION: This gun is good to very good overall. Brass show old polishing with varnish that has now patinaed, typical of old burnished brass popular 100 years ago based on ownership in early 20th Century by Frank Billingslea, polishing and varnishing arms was the acceptable practice. Iron parts including bbl and cyl show old cleaning and varnish being gray overall with staining and pitting, striations in metal showing Sam Griswold’s “twisted iron” are prominent in cylinder. SN on cylinder is light and worn though portions of each number are visible. Muzzle shows muzzle wear on right side. All components appear original including unserialized wedge which is correct style with matching patina. Stocks are sound and well-fit with normally seen small dents and scratches, no discernible SN penciled in stocks. Butt screw and wedge screw are newer replacements, other screws all appear orig. Gun functions well with strong spring with well defined rifling in pitted bore. 4-54405 JS211 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 3273

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3273	$20,700.00	GRISWOLD CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. SN 3106. This is a standard second model Griswold revolver being among the higher SNs known. Second models have distinct half octagonal bbl housings, bbl length 7-1/2″. This gun overall is in orig condition showing tiny traces of blue finish in protected areas. All six safety pins are intact. Ratcheting on back of cyl is fairly crisp and the cryptic “U” on back of cyl is barely discerned as to its position. This gun appears all-original and authentic. This gun is marked with SN 3106 on left side of bbl housing, frame, and cylinder. Secondary number “6” found stamped on trigger guard, backstrap and loading arm. Gun was not further disassembled to find additional secondary number on other parts such as hammer and trigger which appear orig in this gun. A cryptic “U” is found on bottom of bbl near latch (only partially struck), back of frame on right side, right side of trigger guard and backstrap. Only a ghost of the cryptic can be seen on back of cylinder. A Roman numeral “XXIII” is found on right side of backstrap and trigger guard. This is an honest Griswold revolver listed by SN in William Albaugh’s 1955 text Confederate Brass Framed Colt & Whitney and also listed in his 1963 Confederate Handguns and is pictured on page 47 of The Gun Report, 9-1991. PROVENANCE: Frank B. Billingslea Collection, Tulsa, OK; Theodore Dexter, 1943; C. Dreihs Collection; Herb Ader, Newport, KY 1948; William Locke 1948; Museum of Historical Arms, Miami; Norm Flayderman, 1970; Cecil Anderson, 1984; Collection of Bob King, Atlanta, GA. CONDITION: This gun is good to very good overall. Brass show old polishing with varnish that has now patinaed, typical of old burnished brass popular 100 years ago based on ownership in early 20th Century by Frank Billingslea, polishing and varnishing arms was the acceptable practice. Iron parts including bbl and cyl show old cleaning and varnish being gray overall with staining and pitting, striations in metal showing Sam Griswold’s “twisted iron” are prominent in cylinder. SN on cylinder is light and worn though portions of each number are visible. Muzzle shows muzzle wear on right side. All components appear original including unserialized wedge which is correct style with matching patina. Stocks are sound and well-fit with normally seen small dents and scratches, no discernible SN penciled in stocks. Butt screw and wedge screw are newer replacements, other screws all appear orig. Gun functions well with strong spring with well defined rifling in pitted bore. 4-54405 JS211 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 3273 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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GRISWOLD CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.