IDENTIFIED SWORD AND PISTOL BELONGING TO CIVIL WAR OFFICER.

IDENTIFIED SWORD AND PISTOL BELONGING TO CIVIL WAR OFFICER. 1) Included in this lot is an inscribed Model 1850 staff and field officer sword inscribed on top scabbard mount to “LIEUT. GEO. M. CURTIS, 110TH REGT., N.Y., VOLS BY MANY FRIENDS, GATES N.Y., FEBRUARY 9, 1864”. 2) Accompanying the sword is a Moore 7 shot revolver. SN 2386, which is engraved with its orig holster, and named on back strap “G.M. CURTIS”. Lt. Curtis enlisted in the 110th New York Infantry, nicknamed the Oswego County Regiment in the summer of 1862-he served with that unit throughout most his military service-notably at Port Hudson with General Banks, but was discharged as a 1st Lieutenant from the 140th New York Volunteers on May 15, 1865. the 110th N.Y. left for Baltimore, Maryland and thence to Fortress Monroe. On November 6, 1862 they set sail for New Orleans and participated in Bank’s 48 day siege on Port Hudson and the massive assault on Port Hudson. Following that engagement Curtis did duty in and around Louisiana until Lt. Curtis transferred to the 140th New York Infantry Regiment where he mustered out on May 15, 1865. CONDITION: 1) Sword grip is sharkskin, triple wire wrap, good condition with only wear to high spots of sharkskin. Sword hilt, pommel, and brass scabbard mounts all cleaned, but exhibit matching patina. Metal body to scabbard still retains some blue/brown finish with scattered areas of pitting. Drag has numerous dents. Screw on drag has been changed to a brass pin. 33” blade is etched in 18” panels on both sides with various military and floral motifs. Blade is gray, etching is 90% plus discernible, but weak in many areas. Scattered areas of black staining and light pitting. Sword retains a bullion sword knot. 2) Engraving to frame and back strap retains 50% plus orig silver. Bbl flat is marked “D. MOORE PATENT SEPT. 18, 1860”. Bbl retains traces of finish. Most of the surface is cleaned white with staining and light pitting. Cylinder is cleaned, has scattered staining and light pitting. Accompanying holster is very good, some crazing, and is covered with protectorate. 4-56364 JS59 (5,000-10,000)

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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	3299	$8,050.00	IDENTIFIED SWORD AND PISTOL BELONGING TO CIVIL WAR OFFICER. 1) Included in this lot is an inscribed Model 1850 staff and field officer sword inscribed on top scabbard mount to “LIEUT. GEO. M. CURTIS, 110TH REGT., N.Y., VOLS BY MANY FRIENDS, GATES N.Y., FEBRUARY 9, 1864”. 2) Accompanying the sword is a Moore 7 shot revolver. SN 2386, which is engraved with its orig holster, and named on back strap “G.M. CURTIS”. Lt. Curtis enlisted in the 110th New York Infantry, nicknamed the Oswego County Regiment in the summer of 1862-he served with that unit throughout most his military service-notably at Port Hudson with General Banks, but was discharged as a 1st Lieutenant from the 140th New York Volunteers on May 15, 1865. the 110th N.Y. left for Baltimore, Maryland and thence to Fortress Monroe. On November 6, 1862 they set sail for New Orleans and participated in Bank’s 48 day siege on Port Hudson and the massive assault on Port Hudson. Following that engagement Curtis did duty in and around Louisiana until Lt. Curtis transferred to the 140th New York Infantry Regiment where he mustered out on May 15, 1865. CONDITION: 1) Sword grip is sharkskin, triple wire wrap, good condition with only wear to high spots of sharkskin. Sword hilt, pommel, and brass scabbard mounts all cleaned, but exhibit matching patina. Metal body to scabbard still retains some blue/brown finish with scattered areas of pitting. Drag has numerous dents. Screw on drag has been changed to a brass pin. 33” blade is etched in 18” panels on both sides with various military and floral motifs. Blade is gray, etching is 90% plus discernible, but weak in many areas. Scattered areas of black staining and light pitting. Sword retains a bullion sword knot. 2) Engraving to frame and back strap retains 50% plus orig silver. Bbl flat is marked “D. MOORE PATENT SEPT. 18, 1860”. Bbl retains traces of finish. Most of the surface is cleaned white with staining and light pitting. Cylinder is cleaned, has scattered staining and light pitting. Accompanying holster is very good, some crazing, and is covered with protectorate. 4-56364 JS59 (5,000-10,000) 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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