EXCELLENT AND RARE CIVIL WAR GROUPING IDENTIFIED TO PRIVATE O.W. BARTLETT COMPANY B, 1ST MAINE CAVALRY.

EXCELLENT AND RARE CIVIL WAR GROUPING IDENTIFIED TO PRIVATE O.W. BARTLETT COMPANY B, 1ST MAINE CAVALRY. The 1st Maine Cavalry was one of the hardest fought units of the entire Civil War and lost the greatest number of soldiers killed in action of any cavalry regiment in the entire army. 1) This wonderful identified group begins with a cased quarter-plate ambrotype of Private O.W. Bartlett, a full-standing view in uniform wearing a kepi with crossed saber insignia, cavalry uniform short jacket with brass shoulder scales, sword belt and plate with shoulder strap illustrating Private Bartlett’s hands resting on the pommel of his US Model 1860 cavalry saber. The image is cased in an embossed paperboard case with blue velvet interior. Pinned inside the case is Bartlett’s silver identification badge, a jeweler made pin, being a shield surmounted by two cut out crossed sabers. Within the shield is hand engraved “O.W./Bartlett/Co. B/1st Me. Cav.” within a narrow border and with a few engraved flourishes. CONDITION: Image is very fine. An artist has touched it with gold. Border shows some cloudiness. Pin is excellent with slight flexing to the saber blades. 2) Bartlett’s pattern 1858 smooth side canteen with pewter spout, cork stopper, and chain. The canteen is covered in brown wool and is stenciled in large white letters “O.W.B./1st/Co. H.” Remnants of its orig cloth strap remain. CONDITION: Very good. Cloth on left side of covering is heavily worn. Strap is in 3-pcs with some losses. Stenciling is aged and faded, but readable. 3) Finally, Bartlett’s US Model 1860 Cavalry saber, manufactured by Mansfield & Lamb/Forestdale, R.I. and is so marked within an oval cartouche on the ricasso. On the opposite ricasso is “U.S./J.M./1864.” The saber is regulation model, having a 35” curved sgl-edged blade with primary and secondary fullers. The hilt is of cast brass with a three-branch counterguard and a cast brass pommel. The grip is of wood covered with leather and wrapped with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of steel. CONDITION: Very good. Hilt is lightly bent. Scabbard has light surface pitting and a medium gray patina. Scabbard has a dark plum/brown patina with numerous dents towards the drag and one small dent between the two sword hangers. Also included are discharge papers for Orrin W. Bartlett, at the time a sergeant, dated August 1, 1865. A copy of Bartlett’s biography indicates that he enlised at East Stonham, Oxford County, Maine on February 20, 1864. He participated in a great number of engagements until the very end of the war and was always with his men and “Bore a gallant part of all the engagements”. The 1st Maine Cavalry was organized and mustered in Augusta, Maine November 5, 1861. In March 1862, it moved to Harper’s Ferry and then to the Shenandoah Valley and was engaged at Woodstock, Strasburg, Middletown, Winchester, and Williamsport. The unit fought at Brandy Station, Cedar Mountain, Rappahannock, Thoroughfare Gap, Bull Run, Chantilly, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Stoneman’s Raid, Kelly’s Ford, Gettysburg, Culpeper, Mine Run, Front Royal, Richmond, Wilderness, Sheridan’s Raid, Yellow Tavern, Cold Harbor, Trevillian Station, Petersburg, New Market, Malvern Hill, Deep Run, Ream’s Station, Hatcher’s Run, Appomattox Courthouse for the surrender of Lee and his army. And this is, by no means, an exhaustive list. During its service, the regiment lost 15 officers, 159 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded in battle, with three officers and 341 enlisted men dying of disease for a total loss of 518 men. A marvelous opportunity to own a tight group of Civil War material from a cavalry trooper who served in a well-fought Maine unit. 4-57189 CW43 (4,000-6,000)

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
	3458	$5,750.00	EXCELLENT AND RARE CIVIL WAR GROUPING IDENTIFIED TO PRIVATE O.W. BARTLETT COMPANY B, 1ST MAINE CAVALRY. The 1st Maine Cavalry was one of the hardest fought units of the entire Civil War and lost the greatest number of soldiers killed in action of any cavalry regiment in the entire army. 1) This wonderful identified group begins with a cased quarter-plate ambrotype of Private O.W. Bartlett, a full-standing view in uniform wearing a kepi with crossed saber insignia, cavalry uniform short jacket with brass shoulder scales, sword belt and plate with shoulder strap illustrating Private Bartlett’s hands resting on the pommel of his US Model 1860 cavalry saber. The image is cased in an embossed paperboard case with blue velvet interior. Pinned inside the case is Bartlett’s silver identification badge, a jeweler made pin, being a shield surmounted by two cut out crossed sabers. Within the shield is hand engraved “O.W./Bartlett/Co. B/1st Me. Cav.” within a narrow border and with a few engraved flourishes. CONDITION: Image is very fine. An artist has touched it with gold. Border shows some cloudiness. Pin is excellent with slight flexing to the saber blades. 2) Bartlett’s pattern 1858 smooth side canteen with pewter spout, cork stopper, and chain. The canteen is covered in brown wool and is stenciled in large white letters “O.W.B./1st/Co. H.” Remnants of its orig cloth strap remain. CONDITION: Very good. Cloth on left side of covering is heavily worn. Strap is in 3-pcs with some losses. Stenciling is aged and faded, but readable. 3) Finally, Bartlett’s US Model 1860 Cavalry saber, manufactured by Mansfield & Lamb/Forestdale, R.I. and is so marked within an oval cartouche on the ricasso. On the opposite ricasso is “U.S./J.M./1864.” The saber is regulation model, having a 35” curved sgl-edged blade with primary and secondary fullers. The hilt is of cast brass with a three-branch counterguard and a cast brass pommel. The grip is of wood covered with leather and wrapped with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of steel. CONDITION: Very good. Hilt is lightly bent. Scabbard has light surface pitting and a medium gray patina. Scabbard has a dark plum/brown patina with numerous dents towards the drag and one small dent between the two sword hangers. Also included are discharge papers for Orrin W. Bartlett, at the time a sergeant, dated August 1, 1865. A copy of Bartlett’s biography indicates that he enlised at East Stonham, Oxford County, Maine on February 20, 1864. He participated in a great number of engagements until the very end of the war and was always with his men and “Bore a gallant part of all the engagements”. The 1st Maine Cavalry was organized and mustered in Augusta, Maine November 5, 1861. In March 1862, it moved to Harper’s Ferry and then to the Shenandoah Valley and was engaged at Woodstock, Strasburg, Middletown, Winchester, and Williamsport. The unit fought at Brandy Station, Cedar Mountain, Rappahannock, Thoroughfare Gap, Bull Run, Chantilly, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Stoneman’s Raid, Kelly’s Ford, Gettysburg, Culpeper, Mine Run, Front Royal, Richmond, Wilderness, Sheridan’s Raid, Yellow Tavern, Cold Harbor, Trevillian Station, Petersburg, New Market, Malvern Hill, Deep Run, Ream’s Station, Hatcher’s Run, Appomattox Courthouse for the surrender of Lee and his army. And this is, by no means, an exhaustive list. During its service, the regiment lost 15 officers, 159 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded in battle, with three officers and 341 enlisted men dying of disease for a total loss of 518 men. A marvelous opportunity to own a tight group of Civil War material from a cavalry trooper who served in a well-fought Maine unit. 4-57189 CW43 (4,000-6,000) 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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