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LOT 1243
Very Scarce Civil War Era Butterfield Army Model Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 521, 41 cal., 7 inch octagon bbl., blue/ silver finish, walnut grips. The Butterfield Revolvers were manufactured by Jesse Butterfield of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1862. They are considered by collectors to be secondary U.S. martial handgun since they were manufactured in anticipation of an unrealized government contract. Because no contract was awarded, production was limited to only about 640 revolvers. It is equipped with a special disc priming device loaded by loosening a thumb-screw in front of the trigger guard. The top strap is marked “BUTTERFIELD’S/ PATENT DEC 11. 1855/PHILADA”. The matching serial number “521” is visible on various components. CONDITION: Very good with the brass showing an attractive golden aged patina, a few traces of original silver finish visible in some of the protected areas, replacement section on the tip of the hammer (slightly short, does not make contact with the cylinder nipple) and scattered light to mild pitting and freckling on the iron surfaces with gray and brown patina. The refinished grips are good, with scattered light scratches and dents, and a crack visible on the butt of the left grip. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1244
Fine Civil War New Jersey Contract
Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
- Serial no. 86340, 44 cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. The left side of the barrel is marked “N.J” indicating this is one
of only approximately 1,000 New Model Army revolvers purchased
by the State of New Jersey for issue to state militia during the Civil
War. The revolver lacks the final inspection cartouches on the grips that were applied to the
U.S. contract Remington revolvers, with these New Jersey contract revolvers considered far more scarce. The octagon barrel is fitted with the late style front sight blade, with a threaded “pinched” blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight. The top of the barrel is roll- stamped “PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E.REMINGTON & SONS.ILION NEWYORK.U.S.A./NEW-MODEL” in three lines. Single letter sub-inspection marks located on various components. Serial number “86340” marked on the underside of the barrel, left of the grip frame,
trigger guard lug (hidden, requires disassembly), and faintly handwritten
on the underside of both grip panels. Cylinder is unnumbered.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% original blue finish flaking to a smooth
brown and gray patina on the balance, with scattered mild freckling and
defined markings and edges in the metal. Grips are very fine with a few
small nicks and light handling marks, and distinct edges.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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LOT 1245
Attractive Civil War U.S. Contract Starr Arms Co. Model 1863 Single Action Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 39641, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The Starr Arms Co. Model 1863 Army revolver was one of the most widely issued revolvers of the American Civil War alongside the Colt Model 1860 Army and the Remington New Model Army. This revolver from c. 1864 has the standard Starr markings along with U.S. Ordnance inspection marks. CONDITION: Very fine with 75% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish remaining, some fading to smooth brown patina, vibrant original case colors on the loading lever and hammer, drag lines, and general minor age and storage related wear. The refinished grip is very fine and has minor marks and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A very attractive example of the classic Starr Model 1863 Army Revolver from the Civil War. Estimate: 4,000 - 5,500
LOT 1246
Citizens Association of Chicago
Marked E. Remington & Sons New Model Army
Cartridge Conversion Revolver - Serial no. 142009, 44 RF
cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. “C.A.315” stamped
on the right of the frame ahead of the cylinder, reportedly one of
approximately 400 of these revolvers marked for the “Citizens Association”
of Chicago, which was a council formed in 1874 after the second Chicago fire to enforce reforms demanded by insurance underwriters for fire protection in the city. These markings are further explained in the second quarter of 2017 Remington Collectors Journal. The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863-1875. In 1868, Remington began converting
percussion revolvers for use with metallic cartridge, skirting by the Rollin White patent issue through a partnership with Benjamin Kittredge who paid Smith & Wesson $1 for each converted revolver. Faintly visible boxed script inspection cartouche stamped on the left grip. Matching serial number “142009” marked on the bottom of the barrel, inside of the trigger guard (requires disassembly for viewing), and left of the grip frame. “245” is also marked on the bottom of the barrel, left of the grip frame, and faintly handwritten on the underside of both grip panels.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 40% original high polish blue finish with areas flaking to smooth brown and gray patina on the balance, freckling and some patches of light pitting. The brass trigger guard retains
an attractive golden patina. Grips are also very good with scattered scratches, dents and small chips. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750