CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD REVOLVER.

CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD REVOLVER. Interesting 2nd Model Griswold revolver with SN 2246 as it is the only Griswold known with three character cryptic markings. This gun shows all normal Samuel Griswold characteristics including brass frame and well defined “twist” in cylinder. Griswold hardened its cylinder iron by twisting the bar stock. This is noted in excavations at the Griswold factory site in Griswoldville, Georgia. The SN 2246 is found on the cylinder, frame and bbl housing. The secondary # 56 is found on the wedge, hammer, trigger guard and bottom of the stocks. No SN is present on the loading assembly on the back strap. The Roman numerals VIII are found on the backstrap, frame and trigger guard. The most unusual feature on this gun is the presence of the only three cryptic characters noted on any Griswold revolver. A backwards “SAM” is found on the frame, backstrap and trigger guard. Cryptic “V” is found on the cylinder and an indiscernible cryptic (possibly backwards “J”) is found on the bottom of the bbl. Since these guns were a product of Sam Griswold, could “SAM” be a mark on a gun that he personally worked on or inspected? Why would only one Griswold known have a 3-character cryptic? This is an interesting gun and it is in very good condition for a Confederate revolver, being much better than most Confederate revolvers encountered. CONDITION: Cleaned, gray metal with scattered pitting overall. Cleaned brass with patina in protected areas. Mainspring is new replacement. 4-57204 JS330 (20,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3114	$20,700.00	CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD REVOLVER. Interesting 2nd Model Griswold revolver with SN 2246 as it is the only Griswold known with three character cryptic markings. This gun shows all normal Samuel Griswold characteristics including brass frame and well defined “twist” in cylinder. Griswold hardened its cylinder iron by twisting the bar stock. This is noted in excavations at the Griswold factory site in Griswoldville, Georgia. The SN 2246 is found on the cylinder, frame and bbl housing. The secondary # 56 is found on the wedge, hammer, trigger guard and bottom of the stocks. No SN is present on the loading assembly on the back strap. The Roman numerals VIII are found on the backstrap, frame and trigger guard. The most unusual feature on this gun is the presence of the only three cryptic characters noted on any Griswold revolver. A backwards “SAM” is found on the frame, backstrap and trigger guard. Cryptic “V” is found on the cylinder and an indiscernible cryptic (possibly backwards “J”) is found on the bottom of the bbl. Since these guns were a product of Sam Griswold, could “SAM” be a mark on a gun that he personally worked on or inspected? Why would only one Griswold known have a 3-character cryptic? This is an interesting gun and it is in very good condition for a Confederate revolver, being much better than most Confederate revolvers encountered. CONDITION: Cleaned, gray metal with scattered pitting overall. Cleaned brass with patina in protected areas. Mainspring is new replacement. 4-57204 JS330 (20,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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