INSCRIBED REMINGTON MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.

INSCRIBED REMINGTON MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 20216. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-3/8″ oct bbl, dovetailed German silver cone front sight and 2-line address. Frame is Elliot’s Patent with exposed threads at the bbl root and has the Beals loading lever with grooved top edge that has been plugged with a small filister screw to prevent the cyl pin from retracting during firing recoil. It has brass trigger guard and is mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Various parts have small military inspector initials. Backstrap is inscribed in period script “Capt. Richard Moroney 69th N.Y.V.”. The 69th Regiment of New York Volunteers, part of the unit known as the Irish Brigade, was formed in New York City and was the second unit to leave from there for the front. Their first engagement was at the 1st Battle of Bull Run in July 1861 and from that battle forward until April 1865, the unit was continuously in service and fought in about every major battle on the Union side in Virginia, Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania & most other northeastern areas. Richard Maroney enlisted in August 1861 as a 1st Lieutenant in the 69th, was promoted to Captain in Aug. 1862, was severely wounded twice on July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg and initially declared dead but after a month and a half convalescence returned to his unit where he remained in command of his company until mustered out on June 3, 1865 at Alexander, VA as a Major. The Irish Brigade, along with one or two others, is the most storied and heroic unit to fight in the Civil War. They fought 23 major battles, losing only one. The Irish Brigade consisted of the New York 69th, 63rd and 88th Volunteer Regiments, a total of about 1,200 men. Their only defeat came at Fredericksburg when 545 of those 1,200 men became casualties. That loss was never attributed to the Irish Brigade but by the incompetence of Gen. Burnside. Capt. Maroney led his unit throughout all of these major engagements and survived the war to what fate is, as of this writing, unknown. Undoubtedly he was a courageous and respected officer. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina. Cyl is matching patina with clean crisp nipples. Trigger guard has been polished in the past and is now attaining a light mustard patina. Grips show heavy wear with chips & dings along the edges and retain a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-41876 JR274 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2320	$9,775.00	INSCRIBED REMINGTON MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 20216. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-3/8″ oct bbl, dovetailed German silver cone front sight and 2-line address. Frame is Elliot’s Patent with exposed threads at the bbl root and has the Beals loading lever with grooved top edge that has been plugged with a small filister screw to prevent the cyl pin from retracting during firing recoil. It has brass trigger guard and is mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Various parts have small military inspector initials. Backstrap is inscribed in period script “Capt. Richard Moroney 69th N.Y.V.”. The 69th Regiment of New York Volunteers, part of the unit known as the Irish Brigade, was formed in New York City and was the second unit to leave from there for the front. Their first engagement was at the 1st Battle of Bull Run in July 1861 and from that battle forward until April 1865, the unit was continuously in service and fought in about every major battle on the Union side in Virginia, Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania & most other northeastern areas. Richard Maroney enlisted in August 1861 as a 1st Lieutenant in the 69th, was promoted to Captain in Aug. 1862, was severely wounded twice on July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg and initially declared dead but after a month and a half convalescence returned to his unit where he remained in command of his company until mustered out on June 3, 1865 at Alexander, VA as a Major. The Irish Brigade, along with one or two others, is the most storied and heroic unit to fight in the Civil War. They fought 23 major battles, losing only one. The Irish Brigade consisted of the New York 69th, 63rd and 88th Volunteer Regiments, a total of about 1,200 men. Their only defeat came at Fredericksburg when 545 of those 1,200 men became casualties. That loss was never attributed to the Irish Brigade but by the incompetence of Gen. Burnside. Capt. Maroney led his unit throughout all of these major engagements and survived the war to what fate is, as of this writing, unknown. Undoubtedly he was a courageous and respected officer. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina. Cyl is matching patina with clean crisp nipples. Trigger guard has been polished in the past and is now attaining a light mustard patina. Grips show heavy wear with chips & dings along the edges and retain a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-41876 JR274 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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