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LOT 3267
Historic Civil War Presentation Ames Mfg. Co. Etched Blade M1850 Foot Officer’s Sword Inscribed to Major John A. Cregier of the 11th New York “Fire
Zouaves” with Scabbard - Manufactured c. 1860-1861 by the Ames Mfg. Co., this M1850 Foot Officer’s pattern sword measures approximately 38 1/4 inches
overall. The gently curved blade has floral and martial etching on both sides for about half the length, and the Ames maker’s mark is etched on the lower right.
The pierced guard is gilt finished brass with floral motifs and “US”. The grip is brass wire wrapped shagreen. The pommel is also gilt brass and is inscribed with
“Presented to Major John A. Cregier by his friends April 25th 1861. The scabbard has a browned finish with gilt brass fittings, the top two with floral bands, top
band with Ames markings, and three gilt hanging chains.
Major John A. Cregier was commissioned in the newly formed 11th New York “Fire Zouves”, which were a “90 days” regiment, in April of 1861. The regiment was
raised in New York with the enlisted men coming primarily from the city’s fire departments, hence their nickname. Initially the regiment was tasked with the
defense of Washington D.C. and then moved to Arlington Heights, Virginia. While at Arlington Heights, colonel E. Elmer Ellsworth of the regiment entered a hotel
in Alexandria, Virginia, removed a Confederate flag, and was promptly shot by the proprietor, who was subsequently shot and bayoneted by pvt. Brownell of Co. A.
Ellsworth is noted as the first known casualty of the war and Brownell’s actions were the earliest in the war that led to the award of the Medal of Honor. With the death
of their colonel, lieutenant colonel Noah Farham was promoted to colonel and major Cregier was promoted to lieutenant colonel. The regiment was heavily involved at the
First Battle of Bull Run, where they initially held their ground against troops under “Stonewall” Jackson and were charged by cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart. Colonel Farham was
wounded in the battle and when the 11th broke, Cregier rallied the regiment and assumed command. As the entire Union army withdrew, the “Fire Zouaves” were selected as
the rear guard, which is likely where they suffered their heaviest casualties. In all, the regiment had 35 killed, 74 wounded, and 68 captured at Bull Run. In September of 1861,
Cregier resigned his commission.
CONDITION: Very fine, the blade is mostly bright with some scattered patches of light spotting and mostly crisp etching. Traces of the original gilt finish remain in sheltered
areas with the balance of the brass showing an attractively aged patina. There is a wide split in the grip running the full length of the left side. The scabbard is fine with a mix
of brown finish and brown patina and brass condition similar to the sword. A very attractive presentation sword with connections to one of the more unique regiments of
the early Civil War!
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3266
Exceptional and Desirable Civil War U.S.
Lindsay “Two Shot” Model 1863 Double
Percussion Rifle-Musket - NSN, 58 cal., 41 1/8 inch round bbl., bright finish,
walnut stock. Approximately 1,000 of these unique two shot rifle-muskets were
manufactured by J.P. Lindsay of New York between 1863-1864, according to “Flayderman’s
Guide” (9th Edition, 9A-342). They are known to have been tested by or issued to the 5th, 16th, and 23rd
Michigan and 9th New Hampshire. The 9th tested “the new double-shooting rifles” on November 8th, 1864 and found that they “...showed off
their demerits to good advantage, flashed, fizzled, and failed famously; enough to secure their condemnation and a speedy exchange to the Springfield rifle.” However, it appears the 16th Michigan carried the rifles for at least a
short time during the Petersburg campaign. Features two hammers for use with a superposed load, a blade front sight doubling as a bayonet lug, and three-leaf rear sight. “LINDSAY/PATENT’D.OCT.9.1860” marked on top of the
breech, two oval script “ADK” (Andrew D. King) inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat, and “US” marked buttplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, exhibits armory bright iron surfaces with some scattered minor surface freckling and sharp markings. Stock is very fine with attractive original raised grain and
rich oil finish, a few scattered light dents and handling marks, distinct edges and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3265
Very Fine Civil War U.S. Remington “Model 1863 Zouave” Percussion Rifle
- NSN, 58 cal., 33 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. 12,501
of these rifles were manufactured by Remington between 1862-1865 during the Civil War for the Union.
Government records listed them as “Harpers Ferry Pattern” rifles, and they have similarities to both the Model 1841 and
Model 1855 rifles that were manufactured at Harpers Ferry prior to the Civil War but are of a unique pattern. Whether or not
any of these rifles saw use in the war remains unclear and debated. “1863” dated lock and barrel. “R.K.A.” (Remick K. Arnold) inspection
initials marked on the left barrel flat at the breech. Left stock flat marked with boxed script inspection cartouches “HDJ” (Henry D. Jennings) and “BH”
(Benjamin Hannis). Brass patch box contains an extra nipple.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 70% original blue finish on the barrel, 75% original case colors on the lock, scattered mild freckling, and sharp markings in the metal. Brass retains an attractively aged patina.
Stock is also very fine with defined edges, scattered light scratches and dents, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 4,000
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