CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD SECOND MODEL REVOLVER.

CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD SECOND MODEL REVOLVER. SN 2347. Cal. 36. Samuel Griswold was the largest producer of handguns in the Confederacy, making a total of about 3,700 guns which this gun is the standard configuration of guns made after about SN 1510 with half oct bbl housing, making this example a standard second model with 7-1/2″ bbl and classic Griswold brass frame. This gun appears all orig with exception of a couple screws and wedge which is from a Colt. SN 2347 appears on bbl housing, cylinder, and frame. Secondary number “7” appears on loading arm and triggerguard. Wedge is Colt and has 5-digit SN, though it appears orig to this gun’s time of use based on color and condition. A cryptic letter “C” occurs on bottom of bbl near latch, frame, triggerguard, backstrap and is also discernible on back of cylinder. Roman numeral “IIII” is cut into triggerguard and backstrap. CONDITION: Metal is gray/black with numerous dings, scratches, and scrapes. Brass is cleaned with numerous scrapes, dents, and scratches. Left side of stock has an area carved, such that thumb better fits. Left grip has glued repair about 1″ from frame. Gun is a little loose at junction of frame and bbl. Cylinder nipples are complete though battered, cracked and smashed from use. Gun functions mechanically. 4-48638 JS1 (16,000-18,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2224	$20,125.00	CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD SECOND MODEL REVOLVER. SN 2347. Cal. 36. Samuel Griswold was the largest producer of handguns in the Confederacy, making a total of about 3,700 guns which this gun is the standard configuration of guns made after about SN 1510 with half oct bbl housing, making this example a standard second model with 7-1/2″ bbl and classic Griswold brass frame. This gun appears all orig with exception of a couple screws and wedge which is from a Colt. SN 2347 appears on bbl housing, cylinder, and frame. Secondary number “7” appears on loading arm and triggerguard. Wedge is Colt and has 5-digit SN, though it appears orig to this gun’s time of use based on color and condition. A cryptic letter “C” occurs on bottom of bbl near latch, frame, triggerguard, backstrap and is also discernible on back of cylinder. Roman numeral “IIII” is cut into triggerguard and backstrap. CONDITION: Metal is gray/black with numerous dings, scratches, and scrapes. Brass is cleaned with numerous scrapes, dents, and scratches. Left side of stock has an area carved, such that thumb better fits. Left grip has glued repair about 1″ from frame. Gun is a little loose at junction of frame and bbl. Cylinder nipples are complete though battered, cracked and smashed from use. Gun functions mechanically. 4-48638 JS1 (16,000-18,000) 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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