AUGUSTA MACHINE WORKS PISTOL.

AUGUSTA MACHINE WORKS PISTOL. Cal 36, SN 19. This Confederate made copy of a Colt Navy revolver with 8″ fully oct bbl is thought to be a product of the Augusta Machine Works, Augusta, Georgia. This fine gun was once in the collection of Dr. Ted Meredith who amassed a truly fine Confederate pistol collection. There are a couple variations of Augusta pistols one having thick bulging grips and the other having slimmer grips like this one. All three noted specimens of this later variation are of the 6-stop variety. This is a fine example that appears to be original throughout. Like so many guns of this pattern, serial numbers or cryptics appear infrequently on the gun This gun exhibits serial number on cryptic “19” on the loading arm and inside the recoil shield. A number “9” is found on the back of the cylinder. A number “4” is found inside the backstrap. A number “7” is found on stocks inside channel. All these numbers including the 4 & 7 are known on other Augusta Machine Works products. When Ted Meredith owned this gun, he believed the serial number to be “61” and when Arnold Chernoff wrote a letter on this gun in 1984, he believed the serial number to be “16”. When you look at the pictures of these serial numbers, I believe the true serial number is the one stamped inside the recoil shield, in the same position and placement as that of serial number 24. Whoever was striking these dies with these 1’s and 9’s were certainly getting them turned around at the number on the loading assembly (depending upon how you read it) could be “16”, “61”, “19” or “91” 161 on 191. Depending upon how you read it. Since serial numbers are normally not accepted on these guns, we believe these number stamps are simply cryptic markings, the purpose of which is unknown at this time. Of this second variation of Augusta Machine Works pistols, this is the finest specimen we have seen. CONDITION: Metal surfaces smooth and gray overall with scattered areas of original finish especially in the protected areas. Mechanics are very good and stocks are solid and fit well with scattered scratches. The wedge appears to be a more contemporary replacement. Though being made in the correct style, it appears cruder in finish than the well-done finish of this manufacturer, and is smaller. 4-40760 JS41 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2377	$25,300.00	AUGUSTA MACHINE WORKS PISTOL. Cal 36, SN 19. This Confederate made copy of a Colt Navy revolver with 8″ fully oct bbl is thought to be a product of the Augusta Machine Works, Augusta, Georgia. This fine gun was once in the collection of Dr. Ted Meredith who amassed a truly fine Confederate pistol collection. There are a couple variations of Augusta pistols one having thick bulging grips and the other having slimmer grips like this one. All three noted specimens of this later variation are of the 6-stop variety. This is a fine example that appears to be original throughout. Like so many guns of this pattern, serial numbers or cryptics appear infrequently on the gun This gun exhibits serial number on cryptic “19” on the loading arm and inside the recoil shield. A number “9” is found on the back of the cylinder. A number “4” is found inside the backstrap. A number “7” is found on stocks inside channel. All these numbers including the 4 & 7 are known on other Augusta Machine Works products. When Ted Meredith owned this gun, he believed the serial number to be “61” and when Arnold Chernoff wrote a letter on this gun in 1984, he believed the serial number to be “16”. When you look at the pictures of these serial numbers, I believe the true serial number is the one stamped inside the recoil shield, in the same position and placement as that of serial number 24. Whoever was striking these dies with these 1’s and 9’s were certainly getting them turned around at the number on the loading assembly (depending upon how you read it) could be “16”, “61”, “19” or “91” 161 on 191. Depending upon how you read it. Since serial numbers are normally not accepted on these guns, we believe these number stamps are simply cryptic markings, the purpose of which is unknown at this time. Of this second variation of Augusta Machine Works pistols, this is the finest specimen we have seen. CONDITION: Metal surfaces smooth and gray overall with scattered areas of original finish especially in the protected areas. Mechanics are very good and stocks are solid and fit well with scattered scratches. The wedge appears to be a more contemporary replacement. Though being made in the correct style, it appears cruder in finish than the well-done finish of this manufacturer, and is smaller. 4-40760 JS41 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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