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2128
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$2,530.00
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Revised: 9/29/2012
lease Note: An avid Firearms Collector forwarded to us a compilation of information that he put together regarding inscribed Moore Pistols. This lot is of course one of them on that detailed listing. The buyer of this lot shall also receive one of these listings. Additional Information: Consignor notes James Maloy enlisted as 2nd Lt. in the 140th NY Volunteers 4 – 1863; promoted to 1st Lt. 1 – 1864, Capt. 1 – 1865. Maloy fought & Gettysburg and saw action at Little Round Tops where Col. Patrick O’Rourke was killed. MOORES PATENT SINGLE ACTION BELT REVOLVER, PRESENTATION TO JAMES MALOY. SN 2659. Cal. 32 RF. 7-shot. 6″ Octagonal bbl is marked with “D. Moore Patent. Sept. 18, 1860”. Bbl and cylinder tilt to right for loading. Silver-plated brass frame is scroll engraved in New York style with French polished walnut grips. SN is on bottom of bbl boss. Assembly no. 77 is on frame, cylinder, and bbl. Rear strap is engraved “Jas. Maloy From His Friends”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and cylinder are gray brown patina overall. Frame retains a considerable amount of orig silver. Grips retain most of their orig French polish. Revolver functions well. 4-46682 MGM282 (3,500-4,500)
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. |