CIVIL WAR CASED AND INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER FROM THE COLONEL OF AN OHIO REGIMENT TO HIS QUARTERMASTER.

CIVIL WAR CASED AND INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER FROM THE COLONEL OF AN OHIO REGIMENT TO HIS QUARTERMASTER. A wonderful and historic cased presentation Colt revolver obviously made as a gift of appreciation from the Colonel of the 2nd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry to his Quartermaster and Lieutenant. The revolver is a Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with a 6” octagonal bbl SN 26256 and two-line New York address. The 5-shot Colt has matching serial numbers (ramrod is un-numbered) and silver-plated brass backstrap and trigger guard. The pistol is Colt factory cased with cleaning rod, bag shaped flask, nipple wrench/screwdriver and tin of Ely Bros. percussion caps. On the lid of the case is a brass shield inset and engraved with an armorial device consisting of a harnessed beast over a ribband with the motto “inconcussa virtus”. On the left face of the 1-pc Walnut grip is an oval silver escutcheon inscribed with the following presentation: Col. Anson G. McCook/to/Ira H. bird/Lieut. And Quartermaster/June 1st 1864. The escutcheon is held in place with two silver nails and the oval edge is decorated with period zigzag engraving.

Anson G. McCook was commissioned Colonel of the regiment on January 21, 1863 and Ira G. Bird served from 1862 as First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster until the Regiment was mustered out on October 10, 1864 (veterans and recruits transferred to the 18th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry). During Lt. Bird’s service the regiment fought a number of battles and skirmishes notably Perryville, Stones River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Resaca and Peach Tree Creek.

A wonderful Civil War presentation Colt-cased with all the accoutrements and a symbol of the Colonel’s appreciation for his Quartermaster in a well fought Ohio regiment. CONDITION: Revolver is well used and worn to a grey patina with no factory finish remaining. All edges are sharp. Cylinder shows approximately 70% of its rolled scene and about 80% of the silver-plating remains on the backstrap and trigger guard. Factory case is fine with a full intact label and appropriate wear while retaining most of its varnish and the accoutrements excellent. A rare, cased inscribed Colt from a notable Colonel to his Lieutenant and valued Quartermaster. From the collection of the late John Hamilton. 4-52159 CoW6 (3,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	689	$6,037.00	CIVIL WAR CASED AND INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER FROM THE COLONEL OF AN OHIO REGIMENT TO HIS QUARTERMASTER. A wonderful and historic cased presentation Colt revolver obviously made as a gift of appreciation from the Colonel of the 2nd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry to his Quartermaster and Lieutenant. The revolver is a Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with a 6” octagonal bbl SN 26256 and two-line New York address. The 5-shot Colt has matching serial numbers (ramrod is un-numbered) and silver-plated brass backstrap and trigger guard. The pistol is Colt factory cased with cleaning rod, bag shaped flask, nipple wrench/screwdriver and tin of Ely Bros. percussion caps. On the lid of the case is a brass shield inset and engraved with an armorial device consisting of a harnessed beast over a ribband with the motto “inconcussa virtus”. On the left face of the 1-pc Walnut grip is an oval silver escutcheon inscribed with the following presentation: Col. Anson G. McCook/to/Ira H. bird/Lieut. And Quartermaster/June 1st 1864. The escutcheon is held in place with two silver nails and the oval edge is decorated with period zigzag engraving. Anson G. McCook was commissioned Colonel of the regiment on January 21, 1863 and Ira G. Bird served from 1862 as First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster until the Regiment was mustered out on October 10, 1864 (veterans and recruits transferred to the 18th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry). During Lt. Bird’s service the regiment fought a number of battles and skirmishes notably Perryville, Stones River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Resaca and Peach Tree Creek. A wonderful Civil War presentation Colt-cased with all the accoutrements and a symbol of the Colonel’s appreciation for his Quartermaster in a well fought Ohio regiment. CONDITION: Revolver is well used and worn to a grey patina with no factory finish remaining. All edges are sharp. Cylinder shows approximately 70% of its rolled scene and about 80% of the silver-plating remains on the backstrap and trigger guard. Factory case is fine with a full intact label and appropriate wear while retaining most of its varnish and the accoutrements excellent. A rare, cased inscribed Colt from a notable Colonel to his Lieutenant and valued Quartermaster. From the collection of the late John Hamilton. 4-52159 CoW6 (3,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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