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LOT 1175
Very Scarce Civil War U.S. Navy Model 1861 Percussion Signal
Pistol - Serial no. 13. This is one of the estimated 1,000
Navy Model 1861 Signal Pistols manufactured at the U.S.
Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. The design of this signal pistol
is similar to the Army Model 1861 except that the barrel is
cast integral with the right side. It used the Coston Light System which did not propel the
flare into the air. The flare
burned while affixed to the
pistol, which acted as the
igniter and receptacle for it.
All brass construction except
for the small parts. The frame
halves are stamped with
the number “13”. The left
side of the frame is stamped
“U.S.O.Y.W/W.N.J/1864”
indicating manufacture by the
U.S. Ordnance Yard in Washington and inspection by W.N. Jeffers in 1864.
CONDITION: Very good with attractively aged patina throughout the brass frame, dark brown patina and mild
scattered pitting, and minor marks and scratches. Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1173
Exceptional Martially Inspected Civil War U.S. Contract
E. Remington & Sons New Model Army Percussion Revolver
- Serial no. 121403, 44 cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. This U.S. inspected example was manufactured between 1863-
1865, and the New Model Army continued to be manufactured until 1875,
and represents the last of Remington’s .44 caliber percussion revolvers. Remington’s
revolvers were the second most widely issued by the Union throughout the Civil
War. “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, trigger guard lug, left of the grip frame, handwritten on the interiors of
both grip panels, and cylinder unnumbered. Single letter sub-inspection marks on various
components. Boxed script “GRC” inspection cartouche stamped on the left grip panel and
“OWA” on the right. Threaded “pinched” blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 75% plus bright original high polish blue finish, with
some flaking showing smooth brown patina on the balance, 95% vivid original case colors on
the hammer, and attractive untouched golden aged patina on the brass trigger guard. Grips
are excellent, with well-defined edges, a few light handling marks, and exceptionally crisp
cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional Civil War U.S. Remington New Model
Army revolver would make a very nice addition to any U.S. martial firearms collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1174
Very Early Production Starr
Arms Company Model 1858
Army Double Action Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 279,
44 cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Produced
in the 1850’s and 60’s, few Starr revolvers are seen in any condition
without military markings. The Starr address “STARR.ARMS.Co. NEW. YORK”
is located on the right side of the frame below the cylinder and the “STARR’S
PATENT JAN., 15, 1858.” patent date is stamped on the opposite side. The serial
number is located on the barrel, cylinder, in the hammer well, and on the inside of
the hammer, all matching. Smooth unmarked one piece walnut grips.
CONDITION: Extremely fine, with 80% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish, showing patches
of brown patina on the barrel, gray patina on the grip straps, on the high edges and scattered light
scratches and spotting concentrated on the cylinder. The case colors remain 90% intact and bright and
vivid on the hammer and lever, showing some dings and fading to brown. Grips are excellent, with a few
minor dings. Action functions, but needs adjustment as the second trigger is stuck.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1172
Historic Civil War Presentation Collins & Co. Etched Blade Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword with Scabbard Inscribed to Lieutenant Frederick E. Scripture of the 7th
New York Volunteer Artillery - Manufactured in 1862
by Collins & Co. of Hartford, Connecticut, this is a very
attractive example of an M1850 Foot Officer’s pattern sword
with a presentation inscription on the scabbard.
The sword itself measures approximately 38
1/8 inches overall, with a very gently curved
blade featuring martial and floral etching on both sides for
approximately half the length. The maker’s mark and 1862 date are on the left ricasso. The brass guard is pierced with floral motifs and “US” and the
knuckle guard ends in an eagle head type quillion that is fitted with red glass eyes. The grip is roped cast brass with gilt wire wrap in the flutes
and the brass pommel is engraved with floral motifs. A gold colored portepee is wrapped around the knuckle guard. The scabbard is of blued
iron with brass fittings, all of which show floral engraving, and the lower hanger fitting inscribed with “Lt. F.E. Scripture./R.Q.M. 7th N.Y.V.Arty./
Presented by the members of the Q.M. Dept.” Two nickeled chains are fitted on the hanging rings. The 7th New York Artillery was initially
raised as the 113th New York Volunteer Infantry in August of 1862 before being converted to the 7th New York Heavy Artillery in December of
1862 and assigned to the defenses around Washington. They were mostly assigned to the defenses north of the Potomac River until around
May of 1864 when they were ordered to serve as infantry, reassigned to the Army of the Potomac, joined Grant’s army at Spotsylvania, and
in September of 1864, the regiment was assigned to the famous “Irish Brigade”. In the regiment’s first one-hundred days in the field as an
infantry unit, from Spotsylvania to Ream’s Station (part of the Siege of Petersburg), they suffered 1,254 killed, wounded, and missing. Part of these casualty totals included heavy losses at the Battle of Cold
Harbor and the Siege of Petersburg. Scripture himself joined the regiment as a commissary sergeant and was mustered out as a first lieutenant and the regimental quartermaster.
CONDITION: Fine, the blade shows mostly bright original polish with some scattered patches of darker grey patina, light surface spotting, and the etching remaining mostly crisp. The brass shows traces
of the original gilt finish and attractively aged patina otherwise. The scabbard shows traces of original blue finish mixed with brown patina, attractively aged brass, and crisp engraving. A historic Civil War
presentation sword!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500