CONFED. OFFICER’S INSCRIBED COLT M1860 ARMY WITH CONFED. HOLSTER.

CONFED. OFFICER’S INSCRIBED COLT M1860 ARMY WITH CONFED. HOLSTER. An exceptional set inscribed to Lt. Col. Cotten of the 44th NC Inf. accompanied by a scarce and rare Confed. made brown leather holster. The revolver is a standard Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in .44 cal. with rebated cylinder, iron back strap, brass trigger guard and 1-pc walnut grips, SN 45029, all matching. Inscribed on the iron back strap in Olde English characters is: “Lt. Col. R.C. Cotten. 44th N.C.” Accompanying the revolver is a wonderful brown leather Confed. style holster with a large tear-drop style outer flap which affixes beneath a brown leather strap running from the side seam to the belt loop on the reverse. The single wide belt loop is affixed to the body of the holster with three copper rivets. The holster is crudely stitched up the underside. This officer is listed in the records as Richard Clifford Cotten (Cotton) and had joined the 44th NC Inf. regiment as Capt. of Co. E. On March 28, 1862 he was appointed Lt. Col.. Apparently because of his advance age (76 years) he resigned on June 10, 1862. The history of this regiment is extensive as they served throughout most of the war. Organized in Raleigh, NC in March 1862 the newly formed regiment united with the 47th and 52nd NC Inf. under a Brigade commanded by Gen. James G. Martin. Sent to Petersburg, Va., they shortly thereafter departed to construct fortifications at Drewry’s Bluff. During the remainder of this year-until Lt. Col. Cotton’s resignation, they served guard duty on the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. An important article which appeared in the Spring 1992 issue of The Texas Gun Collector titled “Southern Pride, a Story of a Soldier and His Colt Revolver” by Dr. James T. Brown (editor of the magazine), provides the research, background and family history of Lt. Col. Cotten and his war-time service. Additionally, other photocopied materials related to the Cotten family history, the research process and the writing of this article accompany this lot. CONDITION: Revolver is in good condition with all matching serial numbers, & a dark uncleaned plum brown patina overall. Rebated cylinder is larked with a “D” and a “C” which may indicate a condemned U.S. inspected revolver. Holster is quite nice with some minor losses to the toe and a flexed and crackled surface at the out flap’s top fold. Inscription appears to be hand engraved and the surface wear is consistent with the revolver. As always, the purchaser should examine the inscription to his or her own satisfaction. 4-60693 CW20 (12,500-17,500)

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
	835	$13,800.00	CONFED. OFFICER’S INSCRIBED COLT M1860 ARMY WITH CONFED. HOLSTER. An exceptional set inscribed to Lt. Col. Cotten of the 44th NC Inf. accompanied by a scarce and rare Confed. made brown leather holster. The revolver is a standard Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in .44 cal. with rebated cylinder, iron back strap, brass trigger guard and 1-pc walnut grips, SN 45029, all matching. Inscribed on the iron back strap in Olde English characters is: “Lt. Col. R.C. Cotten. 44th N.C.” Accompanying the revolver is a wonderful brown leather Confed. style holster with a large tear-drop style outer flap which affixes beneath a brown leather strap running from the side seam to the belt loop on the reverse. The single wide belt loop is affixed to the body of the holster with three copper rivets. The holster is crudely stitched up the underside. This officer is listed in the records as Richard Clifford Cotten (Cotton) and had joined the 44th NC Inf. regiment as Capt. of Co. E. On March 28, 1862 he was appointed Lt. Col.. Apparently because of his advance age (76 years) he resigned on June 10, 1862. The history of this regiment is extensive as they served throughout most of the war. Organized in Raleigh, NC in March 1862 the newly formed regiment united with the 47th and 52nd NC Inf. under a Brigade commanded by Gen. James G. Martin. Sent to Petersburg, Va., they shortly thereafter departed to construct fortifications at Drewry’s Bluff. During the remainder of this year-until Lt. Col. Cotton’s resignation, they served guard duty on the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. An important article which appeared in the Spring 1992 issue of The Texas Gun Collector titled “Southern Pride, a Story of a Soldier and His Colt Revolver” by Dr. James T. Brown (editor of the magazine), provides the research, background and family history of Lt. Col. Cotten and his war-time service. Additionally, other photocopied materials related to the Cotten family history, the research process and the writing of this article accompany this lot. CONDITION: Revolver is in good condition with all matching serial numbers, & a dark uncleaned plum brown patina overall. Rebated cylinder is larked with a “D” and a “C” which may indicate a condemned U.S. inspected revolver. Holster is quite nice with some minor losses to the toe and a flexed and crackled surface at the out flap’s top fold. Inscription appears to be hand engraved and the surface wear is consistent with the revolver. As always, the purchaser should examine the inscription to his or her own satisfaction. 4-60693 CW20 (12,500-17,500) 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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