FIRST MODEL GRISWOLD.

FIRST MODEL GRISWOLD. SN 695. Cal. 36. You are bidding on a fine conditioned first model Griswold that was probably captured by Cap. Frank Wells of the 13th Connecticut Infantry. There is an affidavit accompanying this gun that states that Frank Wells was Provost Marshal during the Civil War in New Orleans and served in the 13th Connecticut and passed this gun down through his family where it finally ended up in Fred Edmunds Confederate States Armory and Museum. This gun was made Griswoldville, Ga. late in 1862 or early 1863. Its round bbl housing identifies it as a first model. This fine specimen is numbered like other known specimens. SN 695 is found on bbl housing, frame, triggerguard, cylinder and backstrap. Secondary number “95” is found on wedge, loading arm, trigger, hammer and inked inside stocks. A cryptic “E” is found on frame, bottom of bbl, backstrap and triggerguard. Mr. Edmund’s notes states: “Griswold & Gunnison revolver #695 is probably one of the finest first models of this rare Confederate handgun. It is thought that while a total number of 3606 handguns were made by Griswold, only the first 1,500 had the round barrel housing, thus being designated first models. The gun at hand is completely original in every respect, and is a most desirable Confederate artifact.” PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: As noted above. 4-38128 JS40 (27,500-32,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2468	$20,125.00	FIRST MODEL GRISWOLD. SN 695. Cal. 36. You are bidding on a fine conditioned first model Griswold that was probably captured by Cap. Frank Wells of the 13th Connecticut Infantry. There is an affidavit accompanying this gun that states that Frank Wells was Provost Marshal during the Civil War in New Orleans and served in the 13th Connecticut and passed this gun down through his family where it finally ended up in Fred Edmunds Confederate States Armory and Museum. This gun was made Griswoldville, Ga. late in 1862 or early 1863. Its round bbl housing identifies it as a first model. This fine specimen is numbered like other known specimens. SN 695 is found on bbl housing, frame, triggerguard, cylinder and backstrap. Secondary number “95” is found on wedge, loading arm, trigger, hammer and inked inside stocks. A cryptic “E” is found on frame, bottom of bbl, backstrap and triggerguard. Mr. Edmund’s notes states: “Griswold & Gunnison revolver #695 is probably one of the finest first models of this rare Confederate handgun. It is thought that while a total number of 3606 handguns were made by Griswold, only the first 1,500 had the round barrel housing, thus being designated first models. The gun at hand is completely original in every respect, and is a most desirable Confederate artifact.” PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: As noted above. 4-38128 JS40 (27,500-32,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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