CONFEDERATE DANCE ARMY REVOLVER.

CONFEDERATE DANCE ARMY REVOLVER. SN 40. Cal. 44. Dance brothers, in their Columbia, Texas factory, made about 350 Army and Navy revolvers during the Civil War. About 100 of these guns are known to exist today. The dance Army revolver is the only primary Confederate revolver made in 44 cal. It is also the largest Confederate revolver made. The dance Army is made in the style of the Colt Dragoon which was so popular with Texas troops in the Mexican war era. The most distinctive feature of dance revolvers is the lack of recoil shields on their frames. SN 40, which you are bidding on here, is a fine example. This gun was once in the collections of Sam Harrington and later Charlie Schreiner III, a great Texas collector. This gun is serial numbered in all places normally serial numbered on Dance Armies and appears orig in every regard. This gun functions well but mainspring is a bit weak. Surfaces are smooth, edges are sharp, and serial numbers are well struck and distinct. Dance revolvers saw hard use in the Civil War, this gun was used showing only minor muzzle wear with crisp front site and would make a fine addition to any collection. CONDITION: Cleaned metal surfaces are gray/black with scattered scratches, nicks, and pitting. Brass has been cleaned. Stocks are solid and fit well with numerous small dings and dents on bottom. An initial “B” is carved on right stock. Two screws in trigger guard appear replaced. 4-32950 JS505 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1302	$51,750.00	CONFEDERATE DANCE ARMY REVOLVER. SN 40. Cal. 44. Dance brothers, in their Columbia, Texas factory, made about 350 Army and Navy revolvers during the Civil War. About 100 of these guns are known to exist today. The dance Army revolver is the only primary Confederate revolver made in 44 cal. It is also the largest Confederate revolver made. The dance Army is made in the style of the Colt Dragoon which was so popular with Texas troops in the Mexican war era. The most distinctive feature of dance revolvers is the lack of recoil shields on their frames. SN 40, which you are bidding on here, is a fine example. This gun was once in the collections of Sam Harrington and later Charlie Schreiner III, a great Texas collector. This gun is serial numbered in all places normally serial numbered on Dance Armies and appears orig in every regard. This gun functions well but mainspring is a bit weak. Surfaces are smooth, edges are sharp, and serial numbers are well struck and distinct. Dance revolvers saw hard use in the Civil War, this gun was used showing only minor muzzle wear with crisp front site and would make a fine addition to any collection. CONDITION: Cleaned metal surfaces are gray/black with scattered scratches, nicks, and pitting. Brass has been cleaned. Stocks are solid and fit well with numerous small dings and dents on bottom. An initial “B” is carved on right stock. Two screws in trigger guard appear replaced. 4-32950 JS505 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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