RARE CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 1804. Seldom encountered revolver with 7-3/8” rnd dragoon style bbl and Colt style rammer latch. It has a brass frame with brass trigger guard and back strap and replacement 2-pc stained wooden grips. The trigger guard and back strap, under the grip have the Roman numeral assembly number “XVI”. CONDITION: Fair to good. All matching including the wedge, except the grips, which are replacements. Iron retains an even dark brown patina with some fine light surface pitting. There are some hammer marks around the wedge slot. Cylinder has a couple of nicks, otherwise is a smooth even patina and the safety pins are still evident. Frame and grip frame retain an even medium dark mustard patina with some old file marks behind the trigger guard and on the front strap. Frame screws are battered and the hammer screw appears to be a replacement. Wedge screw is missing. It appears that the trigger return spring is broken or missing, otherwise the mechanics are fine. Bore is dark and crusty but may clean. Grips have a chipped toe and show moderate to heavy wear. 4-51987 JR731 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1117	$22,425.00	RARE CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 1804. Seldom encountered revolver with 7-3/8” rnd dragoon style bbl and Colt style rammer latch. It has a brass frame with brass trigger guard and back strap and replacement 2-pc stained wooden grips. The trigger guard and back strap, under the grip have the Roman numeral assembly number “XVI”. CONDITION: Fair to good. All matching including the wedge, except the grips, which are replacements. Iron retains an even dark brown patina with some fine light surface pitting. There are some hammer marks around the wedge slot. Cylinder has a couple of nicks, otherwise is a smooth even patina and the safety pins are still evident. Frame and grip frame retain an even medium dark mustard patina with some old file marks behind the trigger guard and on the front strap. Frame screws are battered and the hammer screw appears to be a replacement. Wedge screw is missing. It appears that the trigger return spring is broken or missing, otherwise the mechanics are fine. Bore is dark and crusty but may clean. Grips have a chipped toe and show moderate to heavy wear. 4-51987 JR731 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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