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LOT 3182
Fine U.S. Civil War Martially Inspected Savage Revolving Firearms Company Navy Model Percussion
Revolver - NSN, 36 cal.,
7 1/8 inch octagon bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish,
walnut grips. Of the 20,000 Savage Navy revolvers
manufactured between 1861-1865, the Ordnance Department
purchased approximately 11,984 during the Civil War. Features a heart shaped trigger
guard with round cocking lever, off-set hammer, six-shot gas-sealing cylinder, octagon
barrel and hinged loading lever. “C” single letter ordnance sub-inspection marks on various
components including the bottom flats of both grip panels. Serial number “420” marked on
the right of the grip frame and underneath the barrel. “13649” marked on the back of the cylinder.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus original bright blue finish on the barrel and loading lever housing, with strong traces of original blue finish on the cylinder, and smooth gray patina on the blue finished frame and casehardened parts with patterns of case colors visible and scattered light to mild brown freckling on the balance overall. Grips are also fine with scattered scratches and handling marks, a small chipped/absent corner at the bottom front edge of the left panel, and visible “C” inspection marks on the bottom flats. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3183
Scarce Navy Marked
Civil War Era Joslyn Army
Model Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 1812, 44 cal., 8 inch
octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Approximately 3,000 Army Model
revolvers were manufactured in 1861-1862, with 100 reportedly purchased by the
U.S. Navy and delivered in October 1861, and 1,100 purchased on the open market
and primarily issued to Ohio units. The naval anchor marking on the bottom of the barrel
suggests it was used by the U.S. Navy although it falls outside of the typical Navy serial number range. However, the anchor is a U.S. Navy re-inspection marking and thus may indicate the Navy acquired at least a few more Joslyn revolvers after the initial order for 100, possibly as replacements. It has a dovetailed blade front sight, a sighting groove in the top strap, “B.F. JOSLYN/PATD MAY 4TH 1858.” on the top of the barrel at the breech, matching serial numbers (barrel, butt cap, and back of each grip),
“B” on a few components, and “23” on various components.
CONDITION: Good with 40% period refinished blue finish, smooth gray patina
on the balance, minimal light oxidation/pitting, and generally fairly minor
age and storage related wear overall. The grips are very good and have crisp
checkering, smooth oiled finish, and minor handling and storage marks.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3184
Fine Civil War Era
Rogers & Spencer Army
Percussion Revolver - Serial no.
1764, 44 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured under U.S. contract in 1865, none of
these revolvers were apparently issued, and were instead subsequently sold as
surplus through Francis Bannerman in New York. Features a full octagon barrel with
nickel-silver cone front sight. The solid frame has a sighting groove on
the top strap and “RODGERS & SPENCER” and “UTICA, N.Y.” on either side
of the sight groove. The barrel is marked “1783.” Matching serial numbers
visible on the loading lever, cylinder, left side of the frame, butt, and grips.
The grips also have “37” (left) and “28” (right) crossed out above the serial
number. Most components have small “H” and/or “B” inspection marks. The
lower left grip is stamped with Captain R.P. Barry’s boxed “RPB” cartouche.
The right of the frame at the breech is stamped “D.B. WYLIE”. Wylie’s
identity is not confirmed, but there was a Dr. Daniel Ballou Wylie (1827-1891) originally from
Great Bend, Pennsylvania, and later from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
CONDITION: Very good with 75% original blue finish remaining on the frame and cylinder, 95%
refinished dull blue remaining on the barrel, 80% dark muted original case colors, smooth gray
and brown patina on the balance, minimal light oxidation, some marks and scratches, and fairly
minor overall wear. The grips are fine and have moderate lower edge wear including some chipping, a crisp cartouche on the left, and some minor scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3185
Fine Civil
War U.S.
Contract
E. Remington & Sons New
Model Army Percussion Revolver with
Holster - Serial no. 50094, 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 4th,
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. “PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E.
REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEWYORK.U.S.A./NEW-MODEL” marked in three lines
on the top barrel flat. Matching serial numbers located on the barrel, cylinder,
trigger guard finial (hidden, requires disassembly), left of the grip frame, and
handwritten on the underside of the grip panels. Single letter sub-inspection
marks located on various components. A boxed script “BH” (Benjamin Hannis) 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 blue finish. Includes a correct Civil War contract E. Gaylord brand (faintly marked on the rear) brown leather holster. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus original high polish blue finish with areas flaking to smooth brown and gray patinas with some patches of light pitting on the balance, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The brass trigger guard retains an attractive golden bright patina. Grips are also fine with defined edges, a few small chips along the left edge, small chipped sections on the top front corner of either grip panel, and a defined cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Included holster is very good with cracking and general age related wear, remaining otherwise sound.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,500
LOT 3186
Very Fine E. Remington & Sons New Model Army Cartridge
Conversion Revolver with Desirable Rollin White Patent
Marking - Serial no. 88275, 46 RF cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. 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. Only 4,575 revolvers were converted ahead of the expiration of White’s patent in April 1869. This revolver has the desirable Rollin White patent marking “PATENTED APRIL 3d 1855” on the side of the cylinder. Standard “pinched” blade front sight. “PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E.REMINGTON & SONS.ILION.NEWYORK.U.S.A./NEW-MODEL” marked on top of the barrel. Matching serial number “88275” marked on the bottom of the barrel, left of the
grip frame, trigger guard, and handwritten on the
underside of the grip panels. “456” marked on the right of the grip frame. Large “C” stamped on the
bottom flats of both grip panels.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% plus original blue finish with some flaking and smooth gray and
brown patina on the balance with a few patches of light pitting on the cylinder, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Grips are also very fine with most of the original varnish, defined edges, some scattered light handling marks, and crisp “C” stampings. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Edward Maron Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000 137