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LOT 178
Scarce and Desirable Serial Number 100
Martially Inspected U.S. Civil War Contract
Massachusetts Arms Co. Adams Patent Navy Model
Double Action Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 100,
36 cal., 6 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, checkered, cartouched walnut grips. This is one of approximately 600 purchased by
the U.S. government of the 1,000 Adams Navy Model revolvers manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Co. in the late 1850s and early 1860s. This example, serial number 100, is bearing
faint oval script inspection cartouches stamped on both
sides of the grip. The revolver has the Kerr patent rammer
on the left side of the six-inch octagon barrel, .36 caliber
five-shot cylinder, safety bar on the right side of the
frame, hammer with coarse knurled spur and one-piece,
checkered walnut grip with a provision in center of grips presumably for a lanyard. Matching serial number “100”
marked on the cylinder and left of the frame, “ADAMS. PATENT/MAY 3D 1853” roll-stamped on the left of the
frame, “PATENT/JUNE 3.1856” stamped on the
right of the frame. Small “A” and “T” Ordnance sub-
inspection marks stamped on
the major components.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining 20% original
high polish blue finish mostly concentrated on
the right of the frame and in protected areas, with
smooth gray and brown patina, some scattered
light pitting, and mostly defined markings in
the metal. The grip is also very good with some
light handling marks, defined checkering with
some light nicks, and faint but visible cartouches.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 180
Scarce Civil War Era Allen
& Wheelock Center Hammer Army
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 209, 44 cal.,
7 1/2 inch part octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured from 1861 to 1862, this is an improvement
over Allen & Wheelock’s sidehammer revolvers. It is believed that a
very small group of this type of revolver was issued to the 2nd and 3rd
regiments of Michigan cavalry during the Civil War and 536 revolvers were bought by the U.S.
government in 1861. The left barrel flat is stamped with the two line address/patent dates
(1857, 1858) marking. Matching number “209” marked on the left of the grip frame, underneath
both grip panels, rear face of cylinder, and underneath the trigger guard/ramming lever.
CONDITION: Very good, with smooth brown patina and traces of original blue finish around
some of the edges and protected areas, some scattered patches of light pitting, and some scattered small dings on the barrel. Grips are also very good with scattered scratches, some crazing, and a few small chips at the top of the left panel. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 181
Very Scarce
Civil War Hoard’s Armory Freeman Army
Model Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 1180, 44 cal.,
7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Approximately
2,000 manufactured c. 1863-1865. The Ordnance Department originally
ordered 5,000, but the contract ultimately was not filled. However, some
of these revolvers were purchased for use during the Civil War on the
state and private level. These revolvers have an interesting method of securing and removing the cylinder: a small switch on the right side that when pressed forward allows the cylinder and pin to fall out to the right. Equipped with a modified blade front sight and frame groove rear sight with “FREEMAN’S PAT. DECR 9. 1862” on the right of the sight groove and “HOARD’S ARMORY, WATERTOWN, N.Y” on the left. Matching serial number on the bottom of the barrel, loading lever, frame, rear face of the cylinder, and underside of the grips (right is faint). CONDITION: Fine with 50% of the original blue finish, smooth brown patina on the balance,
SERIAL NUMBER 100
LOT 179
U.S. Civil War Contract Remington
New Model Army Percussion Revolver - Serial
no. 92280, 44 cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
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 issue revolvers of the Union cavalry after the fire at the Colt
Armory on February 4, 1864. Manufactured from 1863 to 1875, these represented the last of Remington’s .44 caliber percussion revolvers. The barrel, trigger guard finial, and left side of the grip frame have the matching serial number, and the left grip appears to be numbered to the gun in pencil. Single letter sub-inspection marks are located on various components. A boxed script “BH” (Benjamin Hannis) inspection cartouche is stamped on the left grip panel. Features
LOT 182
Civil War U.S. Contract Starr Arms Co. Model
1863 Single Action Percussion Revolver - Serial no.
37794, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured as part of a 25,000 gun U.S. contract during the Civil War
and delivered to the Ordnance Department throughout 1864. “STARR’S
PATENT JAN. 15, 1856.” roll-stamped on the right of the frame, and “STARR. ARMS.Co.NEW.YORK.” on the left side. Matching serial number marked on the
front of the frame below the loading lever, cylinder, inside of the hammer well, on the left of both grip straps, and the top of the one-piece walnut grip. Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. Boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on both sides of the grip. “L.O.” appears to be hand marked on the upper left of the grip.
CONDITION: Very good with 30% original blue finish mixed with mostly brown patina, traces of original case colors, mild pitting mainly on the top strap, and general mild overall wear. The
a “pinched” blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight.
CONDITION: Fine. 50% plus of the original blue finish remains. The finish is concentrated on the frame and battered cylinder and has faded to smooth brown on the barrel, loading lever, and grip straps. The brass trigger guard displays attractive aged patina. There are mild dents and scratches throughout from honest period use. The grips are also fine with a distinct cartouche, smooth oiled finish, and hammering wear including chipping visible at the forward toe on the left. Mechanically fine. This is a very attractive example of the iconic Remington New Model Army revolver. Many of these revolvers saw extensive use by the U.S. cavalry in the Civil War and the Old West.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
grip is also very good and has smooth oiled finish, worn but visible cartouches, mild dings and scratches, and hammering marks on the butt. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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some minor oxidation, and mild overall wear. The grips are good and have numerous scratches and dings, some chips at the lower edges, a spliced repair at the heel on the right, and moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine. This is a solid example of a rare Freeman Army revolver and looks like it saw some actual use in the
period which adds to its interest.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250