INSCRIBED MOORE’S PATENT FIREARMS COMPANY BELT REVOLVER.

INSCRIBED MOORE’S PATENT FIREARMS COMPANY BELT REVOLVER. A nice example of an often-purchased Civil War sidearm inscribed down the back strap as follows: “Jno. Clingerman, Feb 2nd, 1863”. The revolver is a Cal 32RF with a 5” bbl, 7-shot rnd cylinder with engraved silver-plated brass frame, back strap & trigger guard. SN 3975. The pistol has 1-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & cylinder retain approx. 30% of their orig, blued finish. About 50% of the silver-plating remains on the frame & recoil shield, but mostly worn from the back strap. Grips are excellent with much orig varnish. A few minor dents & slight wear to the butt. A nice period hand engraved inscription on a popular Civil War officer’s private purchase handgun. A preliminary internet search of the name produced inconclusive results. Further research is needed. 4-57285 CW89 (1,000-2,000)

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
	3263B.	$2,185.00	INSCRIBED MOORE’S PATENT FIREARMS COMPANY BELT REVOLVER. A nice example of an often-purchased Civil War sidearm inscribed down the back strap as follows: “Jno. Clingerman, Feb 2nd, 1863”. The revolver is a Cal 32RF with a 5” bbl, 7-shot rnd cylinder with engraved silver-plated brass frame, back strap & trigger guard. SN 3975. The pistol has 1-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & cylinder retain approx. 30% of their orig, blued finish. About 50% of the silver-plating remains on the frame & recoil shield, but mostly worn from the back strap. Grips are excellent with much orig varnish. A few minor dents & slight wear to the butt. A nice period hand engraved inscription on a popular Civil War officer’s private purchase handgun. A preliminary internet search of the name produced inconclusive results. Further research is needed. 4-57285 CW89 (1,000-2,000) 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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