CASED PAIR OF INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVERS

CASED PAIR OF INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVERS. SN 29387 / 29536. Cal .36, 7-1/2″ bbl. This is a nice pair of Colt Cased ’61 Navy Revolvers inscribed “LIEUT W.L. SHERWOOD” of the 95th New York Infantry. William L. Sherwood enlisted in October 1861 as a Corporal and was promoted 3 times; first commission as Lieutenant Dec 26, 1863, he mustered out in July of 1865 as a Captain. The 95th was a hard-fought unit being involved in many major battles fought by the Army of the Potomac including 2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Petersburg and other battles around Richmond. This unit missed few of the major battles in the East and was generally at the forefront of the fighting based on casualty reports. Casing is deluxe burl walnut with a presentation plaque that is not inscribed. Interior of box holds a large pistol flask with eagle and trophy of arms decoration, pack of Sage manufactured cartridges, loose balls, oiler, two cap tins, blued steel two-cavity bullet mold and L-shaped gun tool. The correct “Directions for Loading Colt’s Pistols” paper label is pasted in top of box. CONDITION: Both guns are in about identical condition, each being mechanically sound & functional. Each retaining about 40% of their orig bright blue finish to bbl and case colors to 80 – 90% of frame, trigger and loading arm flats. Cylinders have full cyl scenes but only tiny traces of finish, mostly in protected areas. Serial 29536s cyl has numerous small dings & dents over much of its surface though scene, patent markings & serial number are easily discernible. Stocks retain about 50% of their orig varnish, 29387 a bit more. Powder flask retains about 50% of its orig varnish on the obverse and about 30% on back. Bullet mold is marked “COLT’S PATENT” on cutting sprue and “36P” on side and retains about 90% of its orig blue with numerous small scratches & dents where mold apparently was used as a hammer. L-shaped tool has traces of finish with numerous scratches & pits. Casing is sound & solid with chips to edges and missing lock escutcheon & mechanism. 4-45777 JS31 (15,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	2255	$19,550.00	CASED PAIR OF INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVERS. SN 29387 / 29536. Cal .36, 7-1/2″ bbl. This is a nice pair of Colt Cased ’61 Navy Revolvers inscribed “LIEUT W.L. SHERWOOD” of the 95th New York Infantry. William L. Sherwood enlisted in October 1861 as a Corporal and was promoted 3 times; first commission as Lieutenant Dec 26, 1863, he mustered out in July of 1865 as a Captain. The 95th was a hard-fought unit being involved in many major battles fought by the Army of the Potomac including 2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Petersburg and other battles around Richmond. This unit missed few of the major battles in the East and was generally at the forefront of the fighting based on casualty reports. Casing is deluxe burl walnut with a presentation plaque that is not inscribed. Interior of box holds a large pistol flask with eagle and trophy of arms decoration, pack of Sage manufactured cartridges, loose balls, oiler, two cap tins, blued steel two-cavity bullet mold and L-shaped gun tool. The correct “Directions for Loading Colt’s Pistols” paper label is pasted in top of box. CONDITION: Both guns are in about identical condition, each being mechanically sound & functional. Each retaining about 40% of their orig bright blue finish to bbl and case colors to 80 – 90% of frame, trigger and loading arm flats. Cylinders have full cyl scenes but only tiny traces of finish, mostly in protected areas. Serial 29536s cyl has numerous small dings & dents over much of its surface though scene, patent markings & serial number are easily discernible. Stocks retain about 50% of their orig varnish, 29387 a bit more. Powder flask retains about 50% of its orig varnish on the obverse and about 30% on back. Bullet mold is marked “COLT’S PATENT” on cutting sprue and “36P” on side and retains about 90% of its orig blue with numerous small scratches & dents where mold apparently was used as a hammer. L-shaped tool has traces of finish with numerous scratches & pits. Casing is sound & solid with chips to edges and missing lock escutcheon & mechanism. 4-45777 JS31 (15,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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