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LOT 3226
Attractive W. Clauberg Presentation
Sword with Scabbard Inscribed
to a Civil War Officer of the
153th Indiana Volunteer
Infantry - Measuring 38
inches overall, with a 32 inch
double fuller blade, decorated with
gold washed patriotic
etching on the lower half,
“IRON-PROOF” on the spine, and the Clauberg trade mark on the
left ricasso. The hilt is gilt brass, with pierce and sculpted vine motifs on the guard, eagle head rear quillion,
and a Phrygian helmet pommel with purple stones around the crown, a sculpted American Eagle on the back,
and an empty position for an
absent tang nut. One-piece
silver plated brass grip, with
raised scroll accents around
a red oval stone on the left and a “standing Liberty” scene on the right. The iron scabbard is silver plated, with gold
washed furniture with oak leaf motifs and an inscription between the throat and upper band reading “Presented to/Capt.
W.H. Carr/by the Members of/-Co.I-/153rd I.V.I.”. The 153rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry mustered in on a one-year contract on
March 1st, 1865, and was deployed in Kentucky, primarily in Russellville with detachments at Bowling Green, Hopkinsville, and
elsewhere. While on paper a member of the Union, the Bowling Green/Russellville area was home to a Confederate-aligned
shadow government as well as an arena for Confederate guerrilla fighters. Records show William H. Carr as born c. 1843-1844
and deceased in 1919, having entered service in February 1865 and been promoted to Captain before month’s end, and
having mustered out on September 4th, 1865 in Kentucky.
CONDITION: Fine, with shallow pitting near the tip of the otherwise fine blade, about half of the original gilt finish in the
etched areas and on the brass, the latter showing a fine mustard colored patina, sharp detail in the
decorations and a well aged patina on the grip. The scabbard is also fine, with
some dents, mixed patina, and mild handling marks.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3227
Fine Civil War U.S.
Colt Model 1860 Army
Percussion Revolver -
Serial no. 78152, 44 cal., 8
inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1862, as a
classic Civil War production Colt Model 1860 Army. Approximately 200,500 were manufactured c. 1860-1873,
and a reported 127,156 were delivered on Union contracts during the Civil War, per “Flayderman’s Guide”.
The Colt Model 1860 Army was the primary revolver used by the Union during the American Civil War, with
an extremely high usage rate, and many used thereafter out west. This standard type example has the three-
screw frame, and the notch in the heel of the butt of the backstrap. It has single letter inspection stamps on
various components including single letter inspector initials on various components, boxed script inspection
cartouches stamped on both sides of the grip. Matching visible full serial numbers on the barrel, frame,
trigger guard, and butt, with matching “8152” on the cylinder.
CONDITION: Fine with a very fresh untouched natural appearance, retains 40% original blue finish
concentrated on the barrel, 30% original case colors, with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance,
some minor pitting, correctly aged mustard yellow patina on the brass, and crisp markings and cylinder
scene. Grip is very good, with tight fitment, legible cartouches, handling marks, and defined edges.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3228
Rare and Exceptional Civil War
U.S. Cavalry Type Saber Belt, Military
Inspected Bullet Mold, and Gaylord
Holster Rig for a Colt Dragoon
Revolver - This impressive regulation Civil
War U.S. cavalry/dragoon rig includes a
left handed leather flap holster for a Colt
Dragoon revolver with sewn in riveted
belt loop and “E. GAYLORD/CHICOPEE/
MASS.” maker marking, a Second Model
Dragoon dual cavity brass bullet mold
marked with “W.A.T” inspector initials
of William Anderson Thornton on the
side and “COLTS/PATENT” on the iron
sprue cutter, and a white buff Model 1839 enlisted man’s
belt with saber straps, brass fittings, and Model 1851
rectangular brass buckle with federal eagle and silver
wreath. This belt is a rare variant of the Model 1839 in all
white buff leather, in which it was not dyed black per U.S.
Army regulations starting in 1851.
CONDITION: All are exceptionally fine or better, with attractive
untouched correct golden aged patina on the brass, supple leather, and tight stitching on the
holster. This rare belt, bullet mold, and holster rig is an absolute must have to accompany a U.S. Colt
Dragoon revolver!
Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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