COLT 1860 ARMY PISTOL & HOLSTER INSCRIBED TO CONFEDERATE DOCTOR.

COLT 1860 ARMY PISTOL & HOLSTER INSCRIBED TO CONFEDERATE DOCTOR. SN 33530. Cal. 44. You are bidding on a Colt Army revolver and regulation army holster with an inscription on the backside of triggerguard “DR H CABEL TABB,CSA”. Dr. Tabb has an interesting history. From the Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography by Lyon Tyler “Tabb enlisted in April 1861 and was assigned as a private to Company K Prince George Troop, 13th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. He saw much real service while in the field, and was detailed for surgical duty at Chimborazo Hospital on March 25, 1863 and served there until the close of the war.” Dr. Tabb service records show him being a member at one time or another of Capt. Pollack’s Co. of Virginia Artillery, Pegram’s Batallion of Light Artillery and also with Company F, 5th Virginia Cavalry. Dr. Cabel had graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1860 with a degree of Doctor of Medicine. This gun appears all original and matching serial numbers occur on all parts normally serial numbered on this model. This gun that was made early in 1862 has sub-inspector marks on most pieces and was probably captured from US Cavalry. The stocks on this gun are decorated with crosshatching and relief floral carvings. The grips and inscription show much wear as might be expected by a cavalryman carried handgun. There is a portfolio of information on this gun and Dr. Tabb that accompanies this gun including pictures of his grave in Richmond. SIZE: 8″ bbl. CONDITION: Gun overall is gray with scattered areas of rust and pitting. The cylinder scene is only partially discernible but address, patent marks and serial numbers are all crisp and easily read. The inscription and carving to stocks are worn due to handling. Rifling is still good and gun overall is tight and well fit and mechanically sound. Standard military issue holster that accompanies this gun is sound, however edge stitching is broken along entire body of holster. The tab is replaced. Surface of holster retains much of its original color though there is much scuffing, scrapes and chipping present. 4-39507 JS26 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	2433	$7,475.00	COLT 1860 ARMY PISTOL & HOLSTER INSCRIBED TO CONFEDERATE DOCTOR. SN 33530. Cal. 44. You are bidding on a Colt Army revolver and regulation army holster with an inscription on the backside of triggerguard “DR H CABEL TABB,CSA”. Dr. Tabb has an interesting history. From the Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography by Lyon Tyler “Tabb enlisted in April 1861 and was assigned as a private to Company K Prince George Troop, 13th Regiment Virginia Cavalry. He saw much real service while in the field, and was detailed for surgical duty at Chimborazo Hospital on March 25, 1863 and served there until the close of the war.” Dr. Tabb service records show him being a member at one time or another of Capt. Pollack’s Co. of Virginia Artillery, Pegram’s Batallion of Light Artillery and also with Company F, 5th Virginia Cavalry. Dr. Cabel had graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1860 with a degree of Doctor of Medicine. This gun appears all original and matching serial numbers occur on all parts normally serial numbered on this model. This gun that was made early in 1862 has sub-inspector marks on most pieces and was probably captured from US Cavalry. The stocks on this gun are decorated with crosshatching and relief floral carvings. The grips and inscription show much wear as might be expected by a cavalryman carried handgun. There is a portfolio of information on this gun and Dr. Tabb that accompanies this gun including pictures of his grave in Richmond. SIZE: 8″ bbl. CONDITION: Gun overall is gray with scattered areas of rust and pitting. The cylinder scene is only partially discernible but address, patent marks and serial numbers are all crisp and easily read. The inscription and carving to stocks are worn due to handling. Rifling is still good and gun overall is tight and well fit and mechanically sound. Standard military issue holster that accompanies this gun is sound, however edge stitching is broken along entire body of holster. The tab is replaced. Surface of holster retains much of its original color though there is much scuffing, scrapes and chipping present. 4-39507 JS26 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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