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LOT 1259
LOT 1262
Civil War U.S. Contract E.
Remington & Sons New
Model Army Percussion Revolver
- Serial no. 85233, 44 cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. The Remington’s revolvers were the second most widely
issued by the Union throughout the Civil War, and the New Model Army revolvers
became the primary revolver issue revolvers of the Union cavalry after the fire at the
Colt Armory on February 4, 1864. The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863
to 1875 with a total production of approximately 132,000 and represented the last of Remington’s .44
caliber percussion revolvers. They also provided the basis for Remington’s subsequent Model 1875
Single Action Army revolver. Many of the Civil War percussion revolvers remained popular in
the West after the Civil War for many years alongside newer metallic cartridge firearms. The
top barrel flat is marked: “PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEWYORK.
U.S.A./NEW-MODEL”. The matching serial number is located on the barrel, trigger guard,
cylinder, grip frame, and both grips. Single letter sub-inspection marks are located on various
components. A boxed script “GP” (Giles Porter) inspection cartouche is stamped on the left
grip panel. The revolver has a correct threaded “pinched” blade front sight, top strap groove
rear sight, casehardened hammer, brass trigger guard, oil finished walnut grips, and blued steel.
CONDITION: Very fine aside from the refinished barrel which has 75% plus blue finish. 80% original blue finish remains on the other components along with smooth gray and brown patina where the finish has flaked, attractive aged patina on the trigger guard, and mild overall wear. The grips are also very fine and have minor handling and storage marks, a crisp cartouche, a slight chip at the toe on the right, and minor edge wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1263
Scarce Whitney-Beals “Walking
Beam” Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 451, 31 cal., 5 inch
octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured by the Whitney Arms
Co. circa 1854 to the late 1860s. Designed to evade all Colt patent claims,
this revolver has a ring trigger and distinctive shield on the left side of the frame that
covers most of the cylinder. Serial number “451” marked on the bottom of the frame
ahead of the ring trigger, on the right of the frame beneath the grips and on the inside
of both grips.
CONDITION: Good, exhibiting smooth gray and brown patina overall with scattered patches of light
pitting. Grips are good with scattered scratches and moderate wear with some minor chips along
the bottom edges. The cylinder does not rotate without manual assistance, otherwise the hammer and trigger function properly.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 1264
Historic Cased Civil War Era Tintype of a Union Cavalry Trooper Armed with a
Rare Savage Navy Model Revolver - This very desirable quarter-plate tintype features a young Union cavalry trooper armed with a rare Savage Navy Model revolver as well as an M1860 type cavalry saber. These revolver were issued
in limited numbers during
the Civil War to a handful of
Union cavalry regiments, with
some ending up in the hands
of Confederate cavalry troops.
The top of the troopers hat bears a unit badge with a number over crossed swords over an “A” company marking.
The writer believes the number is a “2” and likely represents the 2nd Wisconsin cavalry who were issued 400 of these revolvers, the second highest amount issued to a single regiment. The 2nd Wisconsin were involved in the sieges of Vicksburg and Jackson. The buttons, buckles, hat badge, and sword hilt have been lightly accented with gold enamel. It is housed in a leatherette wrapped case with floral motifs.
CONDITION: Very fine, the image distinct with a few patches of very light smudging near the edges of the visible portion of the image. The case is also very fine with some mild wear.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
Scarce Civil War U.S. Navy Inspected
E. Whitney Second Model Navy 4th Type
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 19561, 36 cal., 7 3/4
inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The U.S. Navy
purchased 4,300 Whitney Navy revolvers during the Civil
War, with a total of roughly 33,000 of 1st and 2nd Model Navy revolvers
manufactured by Whitney in the late 1850s to early 1860s in various
configurations. This 4th Type falls in the correct serial range of 15000-
25000. Matching serial number on the bottom of the barrel, loading lever, cylinder pin,
rear of the cylinder, and back of the grips. “E. WHITNEY/N. HAVEN” marking on the top of
the barrel at the breech. Roll stamped cylinder scene of an eagle, lion, naval engagement,
and shield bearing rib with “WHITNEYVILLE”. “P/J.R.G.” inspectors stamp on the cylinder and
“U.S./anchor” stamps on the barrel.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining traces of the original blue finish in sheltered areas with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina, a few scattered patches of light pitting, and an attractive antique patina on the brass trigger guard. The grips are fine with a few scattered minor dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1260
Interesting “F.C.W.”
Inspected E. Whitney
Pocket Second Model 3rd Type
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 16097, 31 cal., 5 inch
octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Whitney Pocket Revolvers
were manufactured circa late 1850s to early 1860s. This example is
a Second Model, 3rd Type revolver with the eagle/shield/lion/naval
engagement cylinder scene and wedge type loading lever latch. The
top barrel flat is stamped “E. WHITNEY/N. HAVEN”. The serial number is
stamped on the barrel, grips and loading lever. The U.S. inspector Frank C. Warner marking “F.C.W.” is marked twice on the left of the frame and in a boxed cartouche at the top of the left grip panel. Most likely this pistol was part of a very small
U.S. contract for Whitney Pocket Model revolvers during the Civil War. CONDITION: Very good, retains 20% of the original blue finish, strong traces
of the original case colors, and 40% of the silver plating showing a dark aged patina, with the balance mostly either a smooth grey patina or attractively
aged brass. The grips are also very good with some light handling marks scattered throughout and mild wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1261
Fine Civil War Era
Rogers & Spencer
Army Percussion Revolver
- Serial no. 618, 44 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. Rogers & Spencer of Utica,
New York manufactured an estimated 5,800 of these revolvers in 1865.
The Rogers & Spencer Co., was awarded a contract by the Ordnance
Department for 5,000 .44 caliber revolvers in November, 1864. When the
Civil War ended in April, 1865, 1,500 revolvers had been delivered; the remaining 3,500
were delivered by September 1865. The revolvers were apparently never issued and were subsequently sold by military surplus dealer Francis Bannerman. Matching serial number
“618” marked on the barrel, loading lever, cylinder, frame, and butt. Various components
have “B” inspection marks. Boxed script “RPB” inspection cartouche stamped on the left grip panel. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish with scattered areas of
light flaking with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and sharp
markings and edges in the metal overall. Grips are also fine with some chips
along the bottom edges, a small crack on the bottom of the left panel, and a
crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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