RARE CONFEDERATE IDENTIFIED COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER AND ORIGINAL HOLSTER.

RARE CONFEDERATE IDENTIFIED COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER AND ORIGINAL HOLSTER. SN 45167. Cal. 44. This is a very nice “as found” example of 1862 manufactured martial Colt Army that was apparently captured by Captain William C. Scott of the 13th Virginia Infantry. This gun is in beautiful orig complete condition with all parts orig and all matching SN. Captain Scott’s name is nicely scratched into the bottom of the left stock “W. L. Scott”. Another set of initials “H J T” are also found on the butt and on the belt loop of the accompanying martial holster. Captain Scott apparently obtained this gun from the unknown soldier “H J T”. This pistol originated in a family grouping that once also had a unique Gordonsville Virginia made sword by “Fishback and Moyer.” This grouping was once displayed at the National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg, PA. Still retained with this pistol and holster is a circa 1900 photograph of Captain Scott in his UCV uniform, wearing his “Southern Cross of Honor”. The reverse of this photograph details Captain Scott’s wartime history beginning in 1861 as Captain of the Gordonsville Grays Company C 13th Virginia Infantry. He was later with Crenshaw’s Battery, fought in the battles of Bull Run, Gaines Mill, Ceder Mountain, Antietam, and lastly Fredericksburg, Virginia, when in December 1862 he was appointed Major and Chief Quartermaster of the 3rd Corps Army of Northern Virginia. In this capacity he was present at the battles of the Rappahannock, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Petersburg, and Appomattox. Major Scott is buried in Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville, Virginia where he was born and served his country. Confederate used Colts are quite rare with such good provenance. PROVENANCE: Capt. W.L. Scott, Descendants of Scott, Jackie Eubanks, National Civil War Museum, private southern collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, metal is gray with strong traces of blue on bbl and bbl housing and case colors on frame and hammer. There is scattered staining, pitting and muzzle wear. Cyl retains 90% of the naval battle scene. Mechanics are fine. Stocks retain good discernible cartouches with scattered dings and dents. Markings are all fine and sharp, including SN, bbl address, inspector’s mark, and soldier’s scratched name, as can be seen in photographs. Holster is very good overall, still being soft and pliable, some orig finish is still present though there are large areas of scuffing and flaking. Backstrap is marked by military contractor “Gaylord” and the orig owner’s initials are discernible above that mark. Holster plug is missing and tab is detached but still complete. Accompanying photograph, which is mounted on orig 6″ x 5″ card, is in very good condition as is the contemporary ink inscription on reverse. 4-46211 JS1 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	1509A	$7,475.00	RARE CONFEDERATE IDENTIFIED COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER AND ORIGINAL HOLSTER. SN 45167. Cal. 44. This is a very nice “as found” example of 1862 manufactured martial Colt Army that was apparently captured by Captain William C. Scott of the 13th Virginia Infantry. This gun is in beautiful orig complete condition with all parts orig and all matching SN. Captain Scott’s name is nicely scratched into the bottom of the left stock “W. L. Scott”. Another set of initials “H J T” are also found on the butt and on the belt loop of the accompanying martial holster. Captain Scott apparently obtained this gun from the unknown soldier “H J T”. This pistol originated in a family grouping that once also had a unique Gordonsville Virginia made sword by “Fishback and Moyer.” This grouping was once displayed at the National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg, PA. Still retained with this pistol and holster is a circa 1900 photograph of Captain Scott in his UCV uniform, wearing his “Southern Cross of Honor”. The reverse of this photograph details Captain Scott’s wartime history beginning in 1861 as Captain of the Gordonsville Grays Company C 13th Virginia Infantry. He was later with Crenshaw’s Battery, fought in the battles of Bull Run, Gaines Mill, Ceder Mountain, Antietam, and lastly Fredericksburg, Virginia, when in December 1862 he was appointed Major and Chief Quartermaster of the 3rd Corps Army of Northern Virginia. In this capacity he was present at the battles of the Rappahannock, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Petersburg, and Appomattox. Major Scott is buried in Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville, Virginia where he was born and served his country. Confederate used Colts are quite rare with such good provenance. PROVENANCE: Capt. W.L. Scott, Descendants of Scott, Jackie Eubanks, National Civil War Museum, private southern collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, metal is gray with strong traces of blue on bbl and bbl housing and case colors on frame and hammer. There is scattered staining, pitting and muzzle wear. Cyl retains 90% of the naval battle scene. Mechanics are fine. Stocks retain good discernible cartouches with scattered dings and dents. Markings are all fine and sharp, including SN, bbl address, inspector’s mark, and soldier’s scratched name, as can be seen in photographs. Holster is very good overall, still being soft and pliable, some orig finish is still present though there are large areas of scuffing and flaking. Backstrap is marked by military contractor “Gaylord” and the orig owner’s initials are discernible above that mark. Holster plug is missing and tab is detached but still complete. Accompanying photograph, which is mounted on orig 6″ x 5″ card, is in very good condition as is the contemporary ink inscription on reverse. 4-46211 JS1 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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