SCARCE IDENTIFIED MOORE CIVIL WAR ERA PRESENTATION REVOLVER.

SCARCE IDENTIFIED MOORE CIVIL WAR ERA PRESENTATION REVOLVER. SN 4862. Cal. 32 RF Long. Blue & silver finish with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line address on top flat. The silver plated brass frame is lightly engraved and is mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is 7-shots with an open-top style frame. There is a separate, removable ejector rod underneath the bbl. Frame, back strap & trigger guard are engraved from the Gustave Young shop with light foliate arabesque patterns and a rope border around both sides of frame. Top of back strap is engraved in Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with chip & dot border and engraved “L.G. SANFORD”. Back strap is engraved “FROM O. MEAD”. Edge of back strap has a dbl line border with geometric patterns up from the heel. Butt strap & trigger bow are engraved with deep hunter stars. The assembly number “34C” was noted on the right side of the front & back straps, rear face of cyl, rear face of bbl lug, frame flat below cylinder and inside back strap channel of grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Accompanied by a mail order flap holster with thumb snap stenciled or stamped on the inside of the flap “J.B. SANFORD; U.S.N.”. The “B” could actually be a “G” as it is somewhat indistinct. Also accompanied by a signed, notarized letter by J. Leyburn Mosby, Jr. dated March 29, 1990, which states “The Civil War Moore revolver, Serial # 4862, and holster was owned by my father, John L. Mosby. It has been in my family as long as I can remember. I am a direct descendent of Col. John Singleton Mosby. We even both share the same birth date, December 6.” Given the address of Mr. Mosby of Lynchburg, VA, and being a direct descendant of the famous Confederate guerilla commander John S. Mosby, it is reasonable to assume that this revolver may have been seized by Col. Mosby during one of his raids on Union troops or facilities. The holster is an obvious later addition. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl & cyl retain 80-85% glossy orig blue, thinning & flaked on bbl with front & rear edge wear on cylinder. Frame & grip frame retain most to their orig silver plating with back strap about 50% exposed brass. Hammer retains about all of its bright orig case colors on sides & rear edge, turned dark on top edge. Grip is sound showing moderate edge wear and retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Belt flap is broken at top, otherwise holster is sound with dry & crackled flap and retains 60-70% orig finish. 4-42148 JR214 (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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	2415	$4,025.00	SCARCE IDENTIFIED MOORE CIVIL WAR ERA PRESENTATION REVOLVER. SN 4862. Cal. 32 RF Long. Blue & silver finish with 5″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line address on top flat. The silver plated brass frame is lightly engraved and is mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder is 7-shots with an open-top style frame. There is a separate, removable ejector rod underneath the bbl. Frame, back strap & trigger guard are engraved from the Gustave Young shop with light foliate arabesque patterns and a rope border around both sides of frame. Top of back strap is engraved in Mr. Young’s typical fan pattern with chip & dot border and engraved “L.G. SANFORD”. Back strap is engraved “FROM O. MEAD”. Edge of back strap has a dbl line border with geometric patterns up from the heel. Butt strap & trigger bow are engraved with deep hunter stars. The assembly number “34C” was noted on the right side of the front & back straps, rear face of cyl, rear face of bbl lug, frame flat below cylinder and inside back strap channel of grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Accompanied by a mail order flap holster with thumb snap stenciled or stamped on the inside of the flap “J.B. SANFORD; U.S.N.”. The “B” could actually be a “G” as it is somewhat indistinct. Also accompanied by a signed, notarized letter by J. Leyburn Mosby, Jr. dated March 29, 1990, which states “The Civil War Moore revolver, Serial # 4862, and holster was owned by my father, John L. Mosby. It has been in my family as long as I can remember. I am a direct descendent of Col. John Singleton Mosby. We even both share the same birth date, December 6.” Given the address of Mr. Mosby of Lynchburg, VA, and being a direct descendant of the famous Confederate guerilla commander John S. Mosby, it is reasonable to assume that this revolver may have been seized by Col. Mosby during one of his raids on Union troops or facilities. The holster is an obvious later addition. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl & cyl retain 80-85% glossy orig blue, thinning & flaked on bbl with front & rear edge wear on cylinder. Frame & grip frame retain most to their orig silver plating with back strap about 50% exposed brass. Hammer retains about all of its bright orig case colors on sides & rear edge, turned dark on top edge. Grip is sound showing moderate edge wear and retains about 80% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Belt flap is broken at top, otherwise holster is sound with dry & crackled flap and retains 60-70% orig finish. 4-42148 JR214 (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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