PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON #2 ARMY REVOLVER TO COL. CHARLES VON KUSSEROW.

PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON #2 ARMY REVOLVER TO COL. CHARLES VON KUSSEROW. SN 29518. Cal. 32. This is a very fine example of a popular Civil War sidearm with 6″ bbl in outstanding condition. There is an interesting device situated behind trigger which appears original to the manufacture of this gun which we have not seen before which appears to possibly function as a safety, see photos. The gun exhibits fine burled stocks with silver presentation plaque reading “PRESENTED BY CO’S G & B TO COLONEL V KUSSEROW”. Charles Von Kusserow entered the war in 1862 into the 3rd NY Artillery as 2nd Lt. He later served as 1st Lt. and Captain in the 32nd NY Light Artillery. This unit saw action at various Virginia battles including Fredericksburg. Kusserow later was given rank of Lt. Col. of the 2nd Veteran Volunteers and was brevetted Col. for meritorious service during the war on March 13, 1865. CONDITION: Gun retains 95% of its original blue finish on frame and bbl. Cylinder retains 30%-40% blue finish. Maker and patent marks on bbl flat and cylinder are crisp and easily read as are serial numbers. Burled stocks retain most of their original varnish with several dings and dents, especially on butt. Silver presentation plaque is nicely patinaed and easily read. 8-76295 JS46 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2344	$5,750.00	PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON #2 ARMY REVOLVER TO COL. CHARLES VON KUSSEROW. SN 29518. Cal. 32. This is a very fine example of a popular Civil War sidearm with 6″ bbl in outstanding condition. There is an interesting device situated behind trigger which appears original to the manufacture of this gun which we have not seen before which appears to possibly function as a safety, see photos. The gun exhibits fine burled stocks with silver presentation plaque reading “PRESENTED BY CO’S G & B TO COLONEL V KUSSEROW”. Charles Von Kusserow entered the war in 1862 into the 3rd NY Artillery as 2nd Lt. He later served as 1st Lt. and Captain in the 32nd NY Light Artillery. This unit saw action at various Virginia battles including Fredericksburg. Kusserow later was given rank of Lt. Col. of the 2nd Veteran Volunteers and was brevetted Col. for meritorious service during the war on March 13, 1865. CONDITION: Gun retains 95% of its original blue finish on frame and bbl. Cylinder retains 30%-40% blue finish. Maker and patent marks on bbl flat and cylinder are crisp and easily read as are serial numbers. Burled stocks retain most of their original varnish with several dings and dents, especially on butt. Silver presentation plaque is nicely patinaed and easily read. 8-76295 JS46 (4,000-6,000) 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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