INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER.

INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 129246. Civil War inscribed Colt with 7-1/2” oct bbl, dovetailed silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight and brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip. Buttstrap is inscribed in period script “Col. H.G. Elder”. Accompanied by a packet of information regarding Col. Elder, who apparently enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant in 1863, at least that’s the first record available. He was promoted June 22, 1867 by Brevet to Lt. Col.l for gallant services at Battle of Five Forks, VA. He was a member of Co. C, 142nd Reg. PA Vols. His unit was organized Sept. 1, 1862 and participated in continuous battles from Fredericksburg in Dec. 1862, Gettysburg and to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse April 9, 1865. The battle of Five Forks, where Elder was promoted for gallant services, was a critical one for the South. In losing it, Lee lost the last railroad connection with the rest of the shrinking Confederacy. In the ensuing battle, Lee lost his great Leiutenant, A. P. Hill, and Jefferson Davis and his government had to flee Richmond. They were mustered out May 29, 1865. During those years of service, the regiment lost 227 officers & enlisted men. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is numbered to another revolver. No orig finish remains on the iron, being a smooth gray/brown patina with scattered spots of light surface pitting, possibly with some artificial aging on cylinder and frame. Trigger guard retains 40-50% orig silver plating with a ding & numerous small scratches on front strap. Backstrap & buttstrap retain a polished brass patina. Grip is sound with worn edges and retains 50-60% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a spot or two of pitting. 4-59050 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	741	$5,117.00	INSCRIBED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 129246. Civil War inscribed Colt with 7-1/2” oct bbl, dovetailed silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight and brass grip frame with 1-pc walnut grip. Buttstrap is inscribed in period script “Col. H.G. Elder”. Accompanied by a packet of information regarding Col. Elder, who apparently enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant in 1863, at least that’s the first record available. He was promoted June 22, 1867 by Brevet to Lt. Col.l for gallant services at Battle of Five Forks, VA. He was a member of Co. C, 142nd Reg. PA Vols. His unit was organized Sept. 1, 1862 and participated in continuous battles from Fredericksburg in Dec. 1862, Gettysburg and to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse April 9, 1865. The battle of Five Forks, where Elder was promoted for gallant services, was a critical one for the South. In losing it, Lee lost the last railroad connection with the rest of the shrinking Confederacy. In the ensuing battle, Lee lost his great Leiutenant, A. P. Hill, and Jefferson Davis and his government had to flee Richmond. They were mustered out May 29, 1865. During those years of service, the regiment lost 227 officers & enlisted men. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is numbered to another revolver. No orig finish remains on the iron, being a smooth gray/brown patina with scattered spots of light surface pitting, possibly with some artificial aging on cylinder and frame. Trigger guard retains 40-50% orig silver plating with a ding & numerous small scratches on front strap. Backstrap & buttstrap retain a polished brass patina. Grip is sound with worn edges and retains 50-60% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a spot or two of pitting. 4-59050 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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