Image Lot Price Description



2069
$19,550.00

GRISWOLD REVOLVER. SN 2457. Cal. 36. You are bidding on a nice 100% orig Confederate revolver that is listed in William Abaugh’s “Confederate Handguns” on pg 36. Also pictured ASAC article #49, 10-1983 by Bill Gary and Gary’s book, Confederate Revolvers pages 4 & 167. This gun has an overall brown patina. SN 2457 is found on bbl housing, cylinder and frame. The secondary number “27” is found on loading arm, wedge, hammer, trigger and trigger guard. Walnut grips show considerable shrinkage, but this is not unusual for Griswolds. This is your opportunity to buy a nice second model Griswold revolver that presents beautifully. PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds Collection. Clay Garrison, Bill Gary, Fred & Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: Gun overall is in very good condition. Metal overall is smooth with scattered areas of pitting. Gun appears to have been cleaned and color appears refinished. Brass is cleaned and now retains a pleasant mustard color patina over a lightly soiled surface. SN are all crisp and well struck. Mechanically gun functions adequately though sometimes cylinder does not fully turn. Stocks are sound and solid though shrunk, as can be seen in photos. 4-46640 JS7 (16,000-18,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012
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