GRISWOLD REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 3581.

GRISWOLD REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 3581. SN 3581. Cal. 36. This is one of the finest of the very last of the Griswold revolvers. The three or four known guns in the last 50 or so SN, with the highest number being 3606, show unique production and finishing unlike the standard models. Some of the features noted on these last guns are that they lack SN on most parts and have few and mixed internal markings. This example has many markings, including full SN on cylinder that was polished at the factory such that it is just discernible. There is a secondary number “2” found on the trigger guard, backstrap,hammer and top of arbor (this is the only serialized arbor I have ever seen on a Griswold revolver), along with a penciled “2” found inside stocks. The Roman numeral “VI” is found on trigger guard and the Roman numeral “XVX” is found on backstrap along with secondary number “21”. Secondary number “1” is also found on loading assembly. Most unusual is a secondary number “2” found stamped on face of cylinder where markings are not normally found on Griswold. There is a cryptic which appears to be the letter “A” on back of cylinder. There is a partial nondiscernible cryptic stamped on bottom of bbl, where it appears highly polished, like the cylinder, at time of manufacture. There is a cryptic “RR” found on back of frame and a cryptic “I” found on trigger guard. The wedge appears orig though slightly unfinished and unmarked. One of the most unique features of these late guns is an almost apparent silver plate found on the brass. This gun exhibits more of this silver color than the other noted revolvers. The stocks on this gun, like the other few high numbered guns, are varnished and of a better grade of wood seen on standard models. This is a beautiful example of the second highest numbered Griswold gun, in beautiful condition, appearing to be 100% orig, retaining much orig finish. This gun is accompanied by a large portfolio of notes and observations by the renowned Confederate collector Fred Edmunds. PROVENANCE: E. Berkley Bowie, Alan Kelly, Fred & Nancy Edmunds CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, this gun is mechanically sound, apparently seeing very little use with deep crisp rifling. Metal surfaces are mostly smooth and gray/brown with strong traces of blue in protected areas. Gun is mechanically sound. Stocks are sound and solid, retaining 95% orig varnish with scattered scratches and dents. 4-46641 JS6 (18,000-22,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2067	$21,850.00	GRISWOLD REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 3581. SN 3581. Cal. 36. This is one of the finest of the very last of the Griswold revolvers. The three or four known guns in the last 50 or so SN, with the highest number being 3606, show unique production and finishing unlike the standard models. Some of the features noted on these last guns are that they lack SN on most parts and have few and mixed internal markings. This example has many markings, including full SN on cylinder that was polished at the factory such that it is just discernible. There is a secondary number “2” found on the trigger guard, backstrap,hammer and top of arbor (this is the only serialized arbor I have ever seen on a Griswold revolver), along with a penciled “2” found inside stocks. The Roman numeral “VI” is found on trigger guard and the Roman numeral “XVX” is found on backstrap along with secondary number “21”. Secondary number “1” is also found on loading assembly. Most unusual is a secondary number “2” found stamped on face of cylinder where markings are not normally found on Griswold. There is a cryptic which appears to be the letter “A” on back of cylinder. There is a partial nondiscernible cryptic stamped on bottom of bbl, where it appears highly polished, like the cylinder, at time of manufacture. There is a cryptic “RR” found on back of frame and a cryptic “I” found on trigger guard. The wedge appears orig though slightly unfinished and unmarked. One of the most unique features of these late guns is an almost apparent silver plate found on the brass. This gun exhibits more of this silver color than the other noted revolvers. The stocks on this gun, like the other few high numbered guns, are varnished and of a better grade of wood seen on standard models. This is a beautiful example of the second highest numbered Griswold gun, in beautiful condition, appearing to be 100% orig, retaining much orig finish. This gun is accompanied by a large portfolio of notes and observations by the renowned Confederate collector Fred Edmunds. PROVENANCE: E. Berkley Bowie, Alan Kelly, Fred & Nancy Edmunds CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, this gun is mechanically sound, apparently seeing very little use with deep crisp rifling. Metal surfaces are mostly smooth and gray/brown with strong traces of blue in protected areas. Gun is mechanically sound. Stocks are sound and solid, retaining 95% orig varnish with scattered scratches and dents. 4-46641 JS6 (18,000-22,000) 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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