CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON #2 ARMY REVOLVER.

CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON #2 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 26212. Cal. 32. This is a nice example of the popular Smith & Wesson Civil War sidearm with 6″ bbl with mother-of-pearl grips in “as found” fine condition. The gun has matching assembly numbers. Presentation engraved on backstrap reads “LIEUT T.E. MARSHALL 2nd NHV”. Lt. Thomas E. Marshall entered service in the 2nd New Hampshire Volunteers April 29, 1861 as a Private. Marshall was 23 years old at his time of enlistment. He was promoted to Sergeant in June 1861 and was wounded July 2, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg and during their engagement at the “Peach Orchard.” He was promoted to Lieutenant of Co I on June 24, 1864, when he must have received this gun, and he was later promoted to Captain just before war’s end, April 27, 1865. He continued in service and was mustered December 19, 1865. The 2nd New Hampshire was a hard-fought unit as part of “Fighting Joe Hooker’s” division; the 2nd had over 100 casualties in its maiden battle at Bull Run June 21, 1861. Marshall fought at Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor, & Petersburg being one of the first regiments to enter Richmond. There is a large file of research materials including Marshall’s war records detailing the numerous battles he was part of and two orig ordnance forms from Oct 1864, one signed by Lt. Marshall and the other listing his company’s gear along with other Lieutenants of the regiment. Also included is a rare 1st edition regimental history of the 2nd Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers written by Martin Haynes in 1896; Marshall is mentioned and his photo is in this book. PROVENANCE: Marlan Polhemus Collection. CONDITION: Gun retains about 90% of its original silver finish on frame and bbl with staining and pitting and some bubbling. Cyl retains traces of silver finish with balance gray/brown. Maker and patent marks on bbl flat and cylinder are crisp and easily read as are serial numbers. Pearl grips are sound and solid with two chips at outside toes on each. Mechanically gun functions partially as it will not hold cock and indexes sporadically. Rifling in bore is crisp and distinct. Accompanying ordnance documents are in very good condition overall. Regimental history is sound and solid, ex-libris, minor staining and foxing. 4-48740 JS61 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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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	2202	$6,325.00	CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON #2 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 26212. Cal. 32. This is a nice example of the popular Smith & Wesson Civil War sidearm with 6″ bbl with mother-of-pearl grips in “as found” fine condition. The gun has matching assembly numbers. Presentation engraved on backstrap reads “LIEUT T.E. MARSHALL 2nd NHV”. Lt. Thomas E. Marshall entered service in the 2nd New Hampshire Volunteers April 29, 1861 as a Private. Marshall was 23 years old at his time of enlistment. He was promoted to Sergeant in June 1861 and was wounded July 2, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg and during their engagement at the “Peach Orchard.” He was promoted to Lieutenant of Co I on June 24, 1864, when he must have received this gun, and he was later promoted to Captain just before war’s end, April 27, 1865. He continued in service and was mustered December 19, 1865. The 2nd New Hampshire was a hard-fought unit as part of “Fighting Joe Hooker’s” division; the 2nd had over 100 casualties in its maiden battle at Bull Run June 21, 1861. Marshall fought at Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor, & Petersburg being one of the first regiments to enter Richmond. There is a large file of research materials including Marshall’s war records detailing the numerous battles he was part of and two orig ordnance forms from Oct 1864, one signed by Lt. Marshall and the other listing his company’s gear along with other Lieutenants of the regiment. Also included is a rare 1st edition regimental history of the 2nd Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers written by Martin Haynes in 1896; Marshall is mentioned and his photo is in this book. PROVENANCE: Marlan Polhemus Collection. CONDITION: Gun retains about 90% of its original silver finish on frame and bbl with staining and pitting and some bubbling. Cyl retains traces of silver finish with balance gray/brown. Maker and patent marks on bbl flat and cylinder are crisp and easily read as are serial numbers. Pearl grips are sound and solid with two chips at outside toes on each. Mechanically gun functions partially as it will not hold cock and indexes sporadically. Rifling in bore is crisp and distinct. Accompanying ordnance documents are in very good condition overall. Regimental history is sound and solid, ex-libris, minor staining and foxing. 4-48740 JS61 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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