INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE REVOLVER.

INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE REVOLVER. Cal 22 Short. SN 63761. Usual configuration with 3-1/4” blued keyhole bbl, slightly modified German silver front sight and silver plated frame with 2-pc rosewood grips. Right side of the frame is inscribed “TO / CAPT. L. J. TAYLOR” and on the left side, on the sideplate, “FROM / CO. K”. Accompanied by a reproduced photo of Capt. Taylor reportedly taken the day that he enlisted. Also enclosed is a biography of Lorison James Taylor; A.K.A. L. J. Taylor, which stated that he was born in 1842 in Michigan and died in 1890 in Michigan. He joined the Union Army on May 25, 1861 for three years and was assigned to Company K, 2nd Michigan Infantry Vol. as a Private. He was wounded on July 11, 1863 and was apparently a Sargent at the time. He re-enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant on Oct. 10, 1964 and again on March 16, 1865 as a Captain, all with Company K, 11th Michigan Infantry. He mustered out on Sept. 16, 1865. Taylor fought a number of famous engagements including Fair Oaks, the Peninsular Campaign, Knoxville and served with Grant at Appomattox Courthouse. He was wounded on three different occasions, once to his head. After the war, he returned to Michigan and was a state representative 1873-75 and a Senator in 1877. He later homesteaded in Dakota Territory in 1882-1888 when he returned to Michigan. He died in an insane asylum on July 29th, 1890 and his condition was ascribed to: “wounds to the head received in the line of duty, while patient was in the service of the U.S. Government during the war of the rebellion”. Also accompanying is part of his family tree which includes a descendent named Margaret Mary Detlor born in 1926 who was, at that time, the owner of this revolver. It was consigned by one of her direct family descendents. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 85% bright blue mixed with light surface rust. Receiver retains about 95% original silver plate. Right grip is missing a sliver, otherwise they retain most of their original varnish. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-50385 JR405 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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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	564	$4,600.00	INSCRIBED SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 2ND ISSUE REVOLVER. Cal 22 Short. SN 63761. Usual configuration with 3-1/4” blued keyhole bbl, slightly modified German silver front sight and silver plated frame with 2-pc rosewood grips. Right side of the frame is inscribed “TO / CAPT. L. J. TAYLOR” and on the left side, on the sideplate, “FROM / CO. K”. Accompanied by a reproduced photo of Capt. Taylor reportedly taken the day that he enlisted. Also enclosed is a biography of Lorison James Taylor; A.K.A. L. J. Taylor, which stated that he was born in 1842 in Michigan and died in 1890 in Michigan. He joined the Union Army on May 25, 1861 for three years and was assigned to Company K, 2nd Michigan Infantry Vol. as a Private. He was wounded on July 11, 1863 and was apparently a Sargent at the time. He re-enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant on Oct. 10, 1964 and again on March 16, 1865 as a Captain, all with Company K, 11th Michigan Infantry. He mustered out on Sept. 16, 1865. Taylor fought a number of famous engagements including Fair Oaks, the Peninsular Campaign, Knoxville and served with Grant at Appomattox Courthouse. He was wounded on three different occasions, once to his head. After the war, he returned to Michigan and was a state representative 1873-75 and a Senator in 1877. He later homesteaded in Dakota Territory in 1882-1888 when he returned to Michigan. He died in an insane asylum on July 29th, 1890 and his condition was ascribed to: “wounds to the head received in the line of duty, while patient was in the service of the U.S. Government during the war of the rebellion”. Also accompanying is part of his family tree which includes a descendent named Margaret Mary Detlor born in 1926 who was, at that time, the owner of this revolver. It was consigned by one of her direct family descendents. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 85% bright blue mixed with light surface rust. Receiver retains about 95% original silver plate. Right grip is missing a sliver, otherwise they retain most of their original varnish. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-50385 JR405 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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