IDENTIFIED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

IDENTIFIED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 45624. Cal. .44. Blue color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address with dashes. Frame is 3-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. Brass trigger guard and steel backstrap contain a 1-piece walnut grip with last four digits of serial number in the backstrap channel. Cyl is usual rebated six shots with Ormsby naval battle scene. There are small inspector initials on various parts and the bottom edges of grip are stamped “J.W.McQUAID”. John McQuaid, as an 18 yr old, enlisted as a Pvt into Company “E” Ohio 123rd Infantry on Sept. 29, 1862 and was mustered out on June 12, 1865. The 123rd Ohio spent the time from organization until the Spring of 1863 in Winter quarters. Then in the Spring of 1863, with Gen. Early at Winchester, VA was engaged against the Confederates with nearly 100 men killed and wounded the first day and the entire Brigade captured the next and held prisoner until exchanged almost a year later. Apparently they reformed and were re-equipped and in May of 1864 were engaged at New Market and Piedmont, VA after which they were part of the disastrous retreat to the Kanawha Valley. When the fight started the unit numbered 700 men and when they returned there were only 250 left. In July they confronted Gen. Early’s Confederates again at Snicker’s Gap and later confronted Early’s Confederates at Winchester. The regiment was engaged into the Fall in various small skirmishes and battles which ended in the capture of Petersburg. They were then involved in the pursuit of Lee’s Army and were again captured by Lee’s advance Confederate Cavalry and spent the rest of the war as prisoners until they were released at Appomattox Courthouse and were mustered out June 12, 1865. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains 30-40% thin, orig blue in sheltered areas with the balance a mottled silver-brown patina with scattered, fine surface rust. Frame and hammer retain 75-80% faded case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Cyl is a smooth medium brown patina with traces of blue in rebated area and overall retains 35-40% Ormsby naval battle scene. Grip frame was never silver plated and the trigger guard retains a medium to dark mustard patina. Backstrap retains blue at the very top and on the buttstrap with the main part of the backstrap a silver-blue patina. Grip has tiny chips from the toes, otherwise is sound showing moderate edge wear and retains a smooth, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and scattered, light pitting. 4-39991 JR377 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2213	$6,325.00	IDENTIFIED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 45624. Cal. .44. Blue color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line “NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” address with dashes. Frame is 3-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. Brass trigger guard and steel backstrap contain a 1-piece walnut grip with last four digits of serial number in the backstrap channel. Cyl is usual rebated six shots with Ormsby naval battle scene. There are small inspector initials on various parts and the bottom edges of grip are stamped “J.W.McQUAID”. John McQuaid, as an 18 yr old, enlisted as a Pvt into Company “E” Ohio 123rd Infantry on Sept. 29, 1862 and was mustered out on June 12, 1865. The 123rd Ohio spent the time from organization until the Spring of 1863 in Winter quarters. Then in the Spring of 1863, with Gen. Early at Winchester, VA was engaged against the Confederates with nearly 100 men killed and wounded the first day and the entire Brigade captured the next and held prisoner until exchanged almost a year later. Apparently they reformed and were re-equipped and in May of 1864 were engaged at New Market and Piedmont, VA after which they were part of the disastrous retreat to the Kanawha Valley. When the fight started the unit numbered 700 men and when they returned there were only 250 left. In July they confronted Gen. Early’s Confederates again at Snicker’s Gap and later confronted Early’s Confederates at Winchester. The regiment was engaged into the Fall in various small skirmishes and battles which ended in the capture of Petersburg. They were then involved in the pursuit of Lee’s Army and were again captured by Lee’s advance Confederate Cavalry and spent the rest of the war as prisoners until they were released at Appomattox Courthouse and were mustered out June 12, 1865. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains 30-40% thin, orig blue in sheltered areas with the balance a mottled silver-brown patina with scattered, fine surface rust. Frame and hammer retain 75-80% faded case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Cyl is a smooth medium brown patina with traces of blue in rebated area and overall retains 35-40% Ormsby naval battle scene. Grip frame was never silver plated and the trigger guard retains a medium to dark mustard patina. Backstrap retains blue at the very top and on the buttstrap with the main part of the backstrap a silver-blue patina. Grip has tiny chips from the toes, otherwise is sound showing moderate edge wear and retains a smooth, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and scattered, light pitting. 4-39991 JR377 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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