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He is best remembered for taking over command of the 93rd Ohio during the Battle
of Chickamauga/ He wrote the official report stating that on September 19, 1863, his
men engaged the Confederate artillery batteries, held off the enemy counter attack despite
inferior numbers during which Colonel Strong was severely wounded leaving Martin in command,
captured a Confederate battery, pulled back and reinforced their line, and fought off another counter
attack. The following morning, they constructed breastworks and fought off another Confederate
assault. In the afternoon, they fought against another Confederate assault before pulling back as
part of the Union withdrawal. Martin reported the loss of five wounded officers, fifteen enlisted
men killed, and another 110 enlisted men wounded or missing.
CONDITION: Very good with 30% original silver plating remaining, aged patina on the silver and
brass, traces of original blue and casehardened finish in the protected areas, the steel otherwise
mostly cleaned and displaying a silver-gray patina and minor oxidation/pitting, generally distinct
markings and inscription, and mild wear. The grip is very fine and has most of the original varnish
remaining, mild lower edge wear, and some dings and scratches. Mechanically functions. B) Colt Model
1851 Navy Revolver - Serial no. 134924, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish,
walnut grips. As described in “A.”
CONDITION: Very fine with 70% plus original vibrant case colors remaining, 40% original blue remaining on
the barrel, gray and brown patina on the balance of the steel, 20% original silver plating remaining, aged
patina on the silver and brass, distinct inscription and markings, and mild overall wear. The grip is fine and
has mild edge and handling wear, most of the original varnish remaining, and mild scratches and dings. The
cylinder occasionally does not rotate when the hammer is cocked, but the revolver otherwise functions.
Individual inscribed Colts from the Civil War are already highly desirable, and here we have a historic pair of
Civil War Colts inscribed for a gallant officer from Ohio: Lieutenant Colonel William H. Martin.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
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