VERY RARE COFER PATENT CARTRIDGE.

VERY RARE COFER PATENT CARTRIDGE. According to Fred Edmunds’ notes, “there are probably under a dozen of these cartridges presently known, as Cofer went on to develop his production model, which was just a regular percussion handgun, similar to its contemporaries.” Cofer made some of the rarest and most desirable of all Confederate handguns. His standard models were percussion, of which there are only about 12 guns known. This cartridge was made for the even rarer “patented cartridge” gun of which there are only two guns known, SN 1 and SN 7. This cartridge appears identical to one pictured on page 147 of William Gary’s text “Confederate Revolvers”. The cartridge here consists of a brass cylinder that has a flange at the rear which allows it to seat into the cylinder. Behind this flange is inserted a percussion nipple. This is no doubt among the rarest, if not the single rarest, of all Confederate cartridges. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: Cartridge, which measures 1-7/8″ overall, consists of a 1-1/4″ flanged brass cartridge with an inserted nipple which is rusted and pitted overall. Brass cartridge exhibits mustard colored patina with scattered staining and numerous tiny “turning” marks. Conical bullet is removable from cartridge, showing the interior of cartridge which would have been filled with powder when used. Lead bullet is black with white oxide, as can be seen in photos. 4-46642 JS38 (1,000-2,000)

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
	2074	$2,587.50	VERY RARE COFER PATENT CARTRIDGE. According to Fred Edmunds’ notes, “there are probably under a dozen of these cartridges presently known, as Cofer went on to develop his production model, which was just a regular percussion handgun, similar to its contemporaries.” Cofer made some of the rarest and most desirable of all Confederate handguns. His standard models were percussion, of which there are only about 12 guns known. This cartridge was made for the even rarer “patented cartridge” gun of which there are only two guns known, SN 1 and SN 7. This cartridge appears identical to one pictured on page 147 of William Gary’s text “Confederate Revolvers”. The cartridge here consists of a brass cylinder that has a flange at the rear which allows it to seat into the cylinder. Behind this flange is inserted a percussion nipple. This is no doubt among the rarest, if not the single rarest, of all Confederate cartridges. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: Cartridge, which measures 1-7/8″ overall, consists of a 1-1/4″ flanged brass cartridge with an inserted nipple which is rusted and pitted overall. Brass cartridge exhibits mustard colored patina with scattered staining and numerous tiny “turning” marks. Conical bullet is removable from cartridge, showing the interior of cartridge which would have been filled with powder when used. Lead bullet is black with white oxide, as can be seen in photos. 4-46642 JS38 (1,000-2,000) 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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