INSCRIBED E.A. PRESCOTT SGL ACTION NAVY REVOLVER. SN 77.

INSCRIBED E.A. PRESCOTT SGL ACTION NAVY REVOLVER. SN 77. Cal 36RF with a 7-1/8” oct bbl with a blued bbl and cylinder and silver-plated brass frame. This revolver is inscribed professionally and of the period down the back strap, “R. Heywood”. 6-shot revolver. 2-pc walnut grips marked across the bbl top “E.A. Prescott, Worcester, Mass./Pat’d. Oct. 2, 1860”. CONDITION: Fine. Gun retains most of its orig finish. Silver-plated frame and trigger guard are so deeply tarnished that they appear almost to be blued. Remains of powder residue on the frame. Grips retain about 80% of their orig varnish with some light nicks and scratches. Markings are clear, edges are sharp. This was a very popular private purchase handgun for Civil War officers. In depth research may lead to the positive identification of “R. Heywood” inscribed on the back strap of the revolver. 4-57249 CW85 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	1034	$1,955.00	INSCRIBED E.A. PRESCOTT SGL ACTION NAVY REVOLVER. SN 77. Cal 36RF with a 7-1/8” oct bbl with a blued bbl and cylinder and silver-plated brass frame. This revolver is inscribed professionally and of the period down the back strap, “R. Heywood”. 6-shot revolver. 2-pc walnut grips marked across the bbl top “E.A. Prescott, Worcester, Mass./Pat’d. Oct. 2, 1860”. CONDITION: Fine. Gun retains most of its orig finish. Silver-plated frame and trigger guard are so deeply tarnished that they appear almost to be blued. Remains of powder residue on the frame. Grips retain about 80% of their orig varnish with some light nicks and scratches. Markings are clear, edges are sharp. This was a very popular private purchase handgun for Civil War officers. In depth research may lead to the positive identification of “R. Heywood” inscribed on the back strap of the revolver. 4-57249 CW85 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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