EXTREMELY RARE LANCASTER TEXAS MADE CLARK & SHERRARD DRAGOON REVOLVER.

EXTREMELY RARE LANCASTER TEXAS MADE CLARK & SHERRARD DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 241. This is among the rarest of Civil War-era revolvers. There are probably fewer than ten guns of this model known. Bill Gary, in his excellent reference Confederate Revolvers, only lists six known serial numbers. Serial number 231 in his book is maker marked “CLARK & SHERRARD & CO. | LANCASTER, TEXAS” and cylinder is engraved with military motifs and “TEXAS ARMS”. An etched gun like this sold for about $80,000 several years ago. There are 4 known etched guns. There are only 6 or 7 un-etched guns known to us. These guns have been written about in several articles over the years. Gluckman and Stewart & Fuller in their 1940s titles state that these revolvers were made in 1862-64 under Texas or Confederate contract. Later titles state that parts for guns were made but not assembled until after the war. Other authors surmise that some parts were assembled for private Confederate purchase and that purported Confederate-used guns exist. Most examples are well-used like this one and other known Confederate-made and used guns. Bill Gary in his books state these guns are post-Civil War. Regardless of history, this is a very rare Texas-made dragoon revolver that saw a lot of use. Serial number 241 is found on bottom of bbl housing and frame. Trigger guard and back strap are not numbered but fit very well, as do stocks. One screw is missing from back strap; otherwise, gun is complete. Some parts may be from Colt dragoon, but none are numbered and all parts appear to be orig from time of use. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are gray/black overall with pitting. Bore is good with strong rifling. Frame has large crack and welded/braised repair. Brass trigger guard and back strap are cleaned. Stocks are sanded and cleaned and appear better than rest of gun. Gun indexes and functions well. 8-76155 JS001 (15,000-20,000).

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
	836	$19,550.00	EXTREMELY RARE LANCASTER TEXAS MADE CLARK & SHERRARD DRAGOON REVOLVER. SN 241. This is among the rarest of Civil War-era revolvers. There are probably fewer than ten guns of this model known. Bill Gary, in his excellent reference Confederate Revolvers, only lists six known serial numbers. Serial number 231 in his book is maker marked “CLARK & SHERRARD & CO. \| LANCASTER, TEXAS” and cylinder is engraved with military motifs and “TEXAS ARMS”. An etched gun like this sold for about $80,000 several years ago. There are 4 known etched guns. There are only 6 or 7 un-etched guns known to us. These guns have been written about in several articles over the years. Gluckman and Stewart & Fuller in their 1940s titles state that these revolvers were made in 1862-64 under Texas or Confederate contract. Later titles state that parts for guns were made but not assembled until after the war. Other authors surmise that some parts were assembled for private Confederate purchase and that purported Confederate-used guns exist. Most examples are well-used like this one and other known Confederate-made and used guns. Bill Gary in his books state these guns are post-Civil War. Regardless of history, this is a very rare Texas-made dragoon revolver that saw a lot of use. Serial number 241 is found on bottom of bbl housing and frame. Trigger guard and back strap are not numbered but fit very well, as do stocks. One screw is missing from back strap; otherwise, gun is complete. Some parts may be from Colt dragoon, but none are numbered and all parts appear to be orig from time of use. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are gray/black overall with pitting. Bore is good with strong rifling. Frame has large crack and welded/braised repair. Brass trigger guard and back strap are cleaned. Stocks are sanded and cleaned and appear better than rest of gun. Gun indexes and functions well. 8-76155 JS001 (15,000-20,000). 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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