Rare confederate revolvers. 00 usd. 1862-63. The Griswold Revolver. Attachments. This is the very bullet photographed on page 179 (fig. Y. Beaumont was granted a US Patent (no. The Spiller and Burr revolvers were one of the most important Confederate made Civil War revolvers with total production that reached an estimated 1400 revolvers at the Atlanta and Macon factories until November 1864 when production was stopped because of the proximity of Sherman's troops on the March to The Sea. Rare It's no wonder that the Colt Navy was a favorite of cavalrymen both North and South and that so many Confederate-made revolvers were essentially copies of the Model 1851 Colt. B. Many consider them to be the highest quality Confederate revolvers ever made. S# 321. Our inventory changes frequently, so bookmark our list of new arrivals and check back often. All firearms Firepower from Abroad; The Confederate Enfield and the Lemat Revolver by Wiley Sword and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks. As William Albaugh, III, noted author of Confederate Handguns, so aptly put it: these "revolvers are now Confederate Conversion of Whitney & Remington Revolver. The Dance Brothers Description The Rarest Confederate Revolver Ever Made, A Texas-Made George Todd( Austin, Texas) . Julia and sold in 2002 was well The LeMat revolver was a . M&M # 634. Though 1500 is often given as the estimated cutoff based on the contract with the Confederate government, Number 1490 is marked just for C. The LeMat revolver was one man’s innovative effort to give European and American soldiers the ultimate in single-handed, close-quarters firepower. Unit H. A unique Cattleman Revolver, featuring delicate engravings of skulls and a carved ivory handle with an eagle perched on cacti eating a snake emblazoned in it. It is serial number 1259 and it is from Walt Kirst’s personal collection. The Griswold & Gunnison frame was brass. In this video we’ll take a look at the revolvers used by the Confederate Army during the Civil War. With only 2,020 of these revolvers produced by Remington between 1891 and 1896, the Model 1890 remains one of the most difficult of all the Remington revolvers for a collector to acquire, particularly in high condition. 36 caliber, or roughly 80-Bore. Starr Revolver; LeMat Revolver; Spiller & Burr Revolver; Uberti Handguns. The typical “Civil War” used pin fire revolver was the military pattern M1854 in 12mm. COFER’S PATENT / AUGUST 1861”. This is a very rare Confederate manufactured Schneider & Glassik of Memphis Tennessee. Rare Confederate Spiller and This Dragoon is a normal . Bethel over C. On side of barrel says Capt. ” stamp on the side of the frame. 3 fine confederate spiller & burr revolver with rare. 4001 fine confederate spiller & burr revolver with rare current bid 15,000. T. Today we're taking a look at three such revolvers made by a series of companies that evolved throughout the war. 42 or . Colt Walker, 1st Model Dragoon & Whitneyville Hartford; Colt 2nd and 3rd Model Dragoons; Colt Baby Dragoon, Wells Fargo and Pocket Revolvers; Colt M1851 Navy; Colt M1860 Army; Colt M1861 Navy; Colt M1873 SAA; Remington 1858 New Model, . This revolver was one of a very few that was made prior to the American Civil War and was taken through the Union’s blockade from North to South. DRAGOONS” CONFEDERATE ISSUE 3rd Model COLT DRAGOON Revolver Very Rare One of 100 with 8” BARREL out of 10,500 Total for sale online. Uberti produced mainly the Griswold & Gunnison Bid on Extremely Rare Confederate Cofer Third Type Revolver in its Original Holster Captured by 11th Maine Captain S. Documented and Rare 1861 vintage Colt Model 1860 Army single action percussion revolver, serial number 7651. Model 1851 Navy style revolver has a 12-stop cylinder and 7-1/2-inch part round/part octagon Dragoon style barrel. 577 caliber rifle-muskets. Specifically, a Leech & Rigdon, a CH Rigdon, and a Rigdon & Ansley. Samuel Griswold made about half of all approximate 7500 Confederate revolvers made in the Confederacy at Rare Documented Civil War Confederate Leech and Rigdon Percussion RevolverThis Confederate contract Colt 1851 Navy style percussion revolver manufactured by Thomas Leech and Charles Rigdon at the Greensboro, Georgia factory c. Tranter revolvers found some popularity in The revolver was beautifully restored by pioneer Confederate collector Berkley Lewis over 50 years ago. was Haywood’s Texas Here we present an antique “C. 8th 1859] calculating to clear some $8,000 upon the same Rare Leech & Rigdon Confederate RevolverThe Leech & Rigdon Revolver is a close copy of the Colt Navy Model revolver, except that it has a round barrel with an octagonal top barrel housing similar to the Colt Dragoon. Very well made and based on Samuel Colt's Model 1851 Navy revolvers, manufacture of these RARE & FINE CONFEDERATE “AUGUSTA GA CSA” MARKED RIGDON & ANSLEY REVOLVER. 44 caliber revolvers Dance & Brothers manufactured during the Civil War. The LeMat hammer had a low, wide, well-checked spur easier to reach with a thumb than competitors’ models. The top strap of the revolver is crisply engraved in a single line: CHAs REEVES & Co AIR St PICCADILLY An Extremely Rare Cased Pair of Single-Shot Percussion Pistols By Tim Prince College Hill Arsenal producing (or at least retailing) one of the rarest of the secondary Confederate revolvers, the Schneider & Glassick, of which only about 20-50 are believed to have been manufactured and Today we’re taking a look at three such revolvers made by a series of companies that evolved throughout the war. 36 Caliber Revolver This George Todd . The . The revolver has the distinctive flat frame with no recoil shields and part-round/part-octagon barrel with nickel-silver front sight A Rare Civil War Confederate Made Brass Bullet Mold For A . RARE CONFEDERATE REVOLVER SCHNEIDER & GLASSICK MEMPHIS TENNESSEE. W. Guns made by Portsmouth, Virginia-based Thomas W. 1 piece plain walnut grips with 4 kill notches on left grip Some LeMat revolvers were stolen from shipments and a rare few made it to the Confederate civilian market. 36 caliber version referred to as the Remington M1858 New Navy. He was a British Military Officer during World War II and later a Diplomat. 36 cal. 36 caliber cap & ball black powder revolver invented by Jean Alexandre LeMat of France, which featured an unusual secondary 16 to 20 gauge smooth-bore barrel capable of firing buckshot. Confederate made revolver by T&A NATCHEZ inscribed on butt U. The top rear of the barrel is marked "LEECH & RIGDON CSA". I have NO provenance to show. Manufacturer: Dance & Brothers Confederate Revolvers . John Lewis (SN 88), Stonewall Jackson (SN unknown), JEB Stuart (SN 115) and Henry Wirz Incredibly Rare Holster and Belt Rig for a Confederate LeMat Percussion RevolverOriginal accessories for LeMat percussion revolvers are extremely hard to find and pair excellently with LeMat revolvers in Civil War arms collections. 36 Caliber Percussion Revolver In Fine Untouched Condition! Description: A Rare Civil War Confederate Made Brass Bullet Mold For A . And even then, The Savage “Navy” self-cocking revolver is one of the weirdest, and possibly most ungainly handguns of the Civil War era, but also has one of the most recognizable profiles. inv # 01-16055 S#: 1610 Caliber: 36 There are 19 known early model Rigdon & Ansley’s with the “AUGUSTA, GA CSA” address. Brass frame, walnut grips, iron barrel and cylinder. 42 & 18ga S# 579. The scarce mold has fine brass throughout it as shown with crisp edges. Griswold & Gunnison manufactured approximately 3,700 revolvers and were the largest Confederate handgun maker during the Remington began producing handguns since 1857 when they introduced the Remington Beals Pocket Revolver. 15,032) [2] on 3 June of the same year. 44 caliber, Dragoon size revolver manufactured by J. × Rare Springfield Arms Revolver. Product Description “C. 31 caliber 10 shot revolvers, patent of Feb. inv # 01-18461. A rare Civil War-era revolver is now part of the Berks History Center’s collection. inv # 01-18456. 36 S# 1852. 42 caliber cap & ball black powder revolver which featured a rather unusual secondary 16 gauge This revolver, serial number 2373, was discovered in Texas in 1995 and is the highest known serial number Rigdon, Ansley Revolver. The revolver is pictured and described in Gary Double action revolvers were more advanced, more expensive, and more rare than single action arms (Photograph by Charles G. The unmarked black leather holster has the distinctive shape to accommodate the LeMat revolver's "Grape Shot" barrel, a flap with Confederate Conversion of Whitney & Remington Revolver. These revolvers were manufactured from 1856 to 1865, with less than 2,900 being produced. A very rare 12 shot revolver. Home; Confederate Kerr Revolver serial number 9354 with the very rare JS/Anchor & in the Squad Roll of Lt. Very rarely do both the original holster and waist belt survive with a Confederate made revolver. Based on Samuel Colt's Model 1851 Navy revolvers, Confederate LeMat Percussion RevolverExtremely rare and very desirable LeMat Percussion Revolver. The revolver is pictured and described in Gary InRange is supported by viewers like you:https://patreon. But don’t despair. Outsold only by Colt’s 1849 Pocket Pistol, it is arguably the most recognized cap-and-ball sixgun in the world. The revolver has a cone front sight, Colt style loading lever, iron frame with wide capping cut-out, hammer with Rare Documented Confederate Leech & Rigdon Percussion Revolver Serial Number 1461 Reported as the Latest KnownThis revolver is reportedly the latest Leech & Rigdon revolver extant. All firearms The LeMat revolver was a . Revolver is in standard configuration with 8” octagonal to round barrel, made without recoil shields. This makes them extremely rare today. 44 Caliber Revolver with DocumentationExtremely rare Texas J. This is one of the recognized, variant Dance revolvers that were manufactured with recoil shields. All three are mechanically copies of the Colt 1851 Navy, as are most Confederate revolvers, but they have some distinctive features. These . One of 100 with 8” BARREL out of 10,500 Total . Cal. Simeon W. 44 caliber revolvers during the Civil War. It saw service with the armed forces of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War of 1861–1865 and the Army of the Government of RARE & FINE CONFEDERATE DANCE DRAGOON REVOLVER WITH GREAT PROVENANCE. These revolvers were very well made, and (like most GRISWOLD & GUNNISON 2ND MODEL RARE ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE REVOLVER Description: GRISWOLD & GUNNISON SECOND MODEL RARE AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. It is an original, authentic item that will surely be a valuable addition to any Militaria collection. The US Army had already adopted the percussion revolver in limited numbers for the US Mounted Rifles and US Dragoons by acquiring Colt “Dragoon”, . 1496; 7 ½” Octagon Barrel; . Extremely Rare Documented Confederate Civil War Augusta Machine Works Percussion Twelve Stop Style Revolver Attributed to a Surgeon in The First Florida InfantryKnown as the Revolver of Colt Model 1851 Navy type, these rare Confederate revolvers were manufactured circa 1861 to 1864 with a total production of only about 100 and only a few are known today. Dragoons” Civil War Colt 3rd Model Dragoon This rare, good-looking, Confederate brass-framed Spiller and Burr . ! What I am offering is a most unusual Approximately 3,700 examples of these six-shot revolvers were produced during their two-year period of manufacture from 1862 to 1864. Griswold was the largest Confederate manufacturer of handguns yet only produced approximately 3,700 percussion revolvers between 1862 and 1864. 36 caliber revolver would make a very fine addition to any collection of Confederate military sidearms. The Dance & Brothers manufactured an estimated 275-350 . As many as 2000 to 3000 of these revolvers were run through the blockade. The South lacked the massive firearms manufacturing capabi U. Exceptionally Rare and Extremely Fine Documented Dance & Brothers Confederate Percussion RevolverThis Confederate Dragoon style revolver was manufactured by J. Dug Richmond Arsenal LeMat Revolver Bullet . This collection is acknowledged by serious Confederate collectors and historians, as the finest collection of Rare Confederate Dance & Brothers Cartridge Conversion RevolverPercussion . James H Davis found in his The LeMat was designed by Frenchman Jean Alexandre LeMat in 1855 and patented in 1856 while he was living in New Orleans. DISCLAIMER: All firearms are sold as collector's items only - we do not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. Confederate Spiller & Burr rounded frame percussion revolver, only three are known to exist. When the pistol is fully cocked it serves as the rear sight, a common feature on wartime revolvers. The revolver is Springfield Arms Revolver - Inventory Number: HAN 312. Barrel marked Portsmouth Va. 36. 44. 36 caliber, making this Texas enterprise the fourth largest producer of revolvers for the Confederacy. Rare CIVIL WAR Antique U. This is one I don't have. The Colt Model 1851 Navy was one of Samuel Colt’s most popular revolvers in the 19th century. Patented in 1856 by Jean Alexandre LeMat, Rare Colt Model 1851 "Navy-Navy" Contract Revolver with a Very Nicely Inspected Grip . The revolver has a About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright This rare Confederate model revolver was manufactured by Uberti in the 1960’s. Scroll through VERY RARE ANTIQUE H. InRange is supported by viewers like you:https://patreon. , revolvers were manufactured by Charles H. EXTREMELY RARE AND SPECTACULAR CONDITION, FINEST OF ONLY TWO ROBERT JONES LIVERPOOL MARKED ENGLISH CONFEDERATE LEMAT GRAPESHOT REVOLVERS MADE 1862-1863. 01-21530. This revolver was manufactured in 1848, the first NOTE: CAN BE PURCHASED WITH DOCUMENTED CONFEDERATE KEPI AS SHOWN IN LAST PHOTO. T&A NATCHEZ. Blade made from an file with a wood handle. This revolver has the distinctive flat frame with no recoil Rare Civil War Confederate Griswold and Gunnison RevolverThis is a fine original example of a Colt Model 1851 Navy type percussion revolver that was manufactured by Samuel Griswold and Arvin Gunnison at Griswoldville, Georgia, circa 1862-64. Only difference from a Colt 1851 is the Confederate engraving. This 41 cal. 22 and . Cofer was a Virginian gunsmith who made revolvers for the Confederate cause during the Civil War - although he never had a formal contract with the CSA. This revolver has a wonderful collection history being part of several of the finest Confederate arms collections in America till its current offering. 44 caliber revolver with the original, military style, full flap leather holster. This revolver has the distinctive part-round/part-octagon Dragoon style barrel with pin and ball loading lever latch and six-shot Approximately 3,700 examples of these six-shot revolvers were produced during their two-year period of manufacture from 1862 to 1864. The revolver has a half-octagon barrel fitted with a handmade rear With that small production run, it will come as no surprise that Confederate arms collectors pay upwards of $40,000 for a Spiller & Burr revolver that’s in good shape. The revolver has been slightly used and retains 90% of the original factory bluing There was not much industrial production the the Confederate States of America during the US Civil War, and Confederate-made revolvers have been very collectible for a very long time. Over 9000 revolvers were purchased by the Confederate States in three variations. If ever a gun were to be considered a classic, certainly the 1851 Navy Colt would rate near the top of anyone’s famous firearms list. The largest number From William Albaugh's classic text Confederate Handguns to Norm Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms, this gun has a storied and spectacular reputation as an extremely Thesole currently known survivor of the "Type II Cofer" revolver, it must be considered one of the very rarest examples of the primary Confederate revolvers. 625" octagonal barrel, no serial numbers. Here we present an antique “C. Once again the story of Confederate gunsmiths pops up with the question of patriotism and profit. I have never seen one on here they are usually sold at large houses or dealers in top Confederate Conversion of Whitney & Remington Revolver. $7,500. On 20 February 1856, Lieutenant Frederick E. 36 caliber cap-and-ball black powder barrel on top and a smoothbore barrel underneath capable of firing a charge of buckshot; a This is an extremely rare, southern retailer marked example of a Tranter’s Patent 4 th Model, Single Trigger Percussion Revolver in VERY FINE+ condition. Cofer of Portsmouth Virginia. 40 Cal. of Lancaster Texas c. Stuart and P. This matched pair of exquisite Civil War-era Colt 1861 Navy revolvers has been featured in numerous significant books on Colts and housed in prominent collections documented back to 1924. DRAGOONS” CONFEDERATE ISSUE 3rd Model COLT DRAGOON Revolver Very Rare. There are very few variations on the 1860 Army Revolver, but there was limited production of a 7. With only about 400 of these rare revolvers produced, these guns rarely appear on the market for sale. Cofer Patent. Never on the market by continuous descent We can document the sale of 550 Perrin revolvers, from a contract for 1,0000 total revolvers, to the US Government by arms speculator Alexis Godillot. Top strap marked in two lines: “T. In 1860, Webley’s two sons RARE Civil War Confederate Gardner Explosive bullet, non-dug! $ 425. This is a true Arkansas Toothpick bowie knife. The revolver has a Dragoon type, round/octagon barrel with brass, cone-shaped, front sight. 36 Navy caliber and features a large cone front sight mounted on the octagon barrel, frame groove rear sight, This Confederate revolver based on his patent has unique two-piece cylinder utilizing a specially made percussion cartridge. This revolver is number 944and was likely produced sometime circa 1865. Model: Percussion. $6,000. November 14, 2022 Ian McCollum Antiques, The real solution for cavalry was of course the revolver and the rifled, breechloading carbine, single-shot or better yet repeater. 577 caliber barrel with small “V/P/EAGLE HEAD” proofs at the breech. His Texas Confederate revolvers are par excellence, and a rare . Reactions: oldschoolhunter55. Kernaghan New Orleans retailer marked percussion revolver is a mid-sized handgun that is nominally . Cofer are some of the rarest examples of Confederate revolvers. The 2 nd Model guns were probably produced for less than a year, as the swing out cylinder that was the defining feature of that model did not receive its patent until May 27, 1862 and the Smith & Wesson lawsuit against Bacon was won later that year. 79) of Dean Thomas’ new bullet reference book Incredibly Rare Holster and Belt Rig for a Confederate LeMat Percussion RevolverOriginal accessories for LeMat percussion revolvers are extremely hard to find and pair excellently with LeMat revolvers in Civil War arms collections. 44 caliber “holster” (as in pommel holster) revolvers in 1848. The First Model is THE LeMat that was produced totally and exclusively for the Confederacy. Rare, completely original, Model 1851 Navy type revolver manufactured by Leech & Rigdon at Greensboro, Georgia in 1863 as part of a 1500 gun contract with the Confederate government. Lancaster, Texas Etched Dragoon Percussion RevolverThese revolvers were originally contracted to be manufactured by Tucker, Sherrard & Co. Only a few of these come up for every year. enter your maximum absentee bid. 36 caliber Dance revolvers from other With that small production run, it will come as no surprise that Confederate arms collectors pay upwards of $40,000 for a Spiller & Burr revolver that’s in good shape. This is a very rare Confederate manufactured Schneider & Glassick of Memphis Tennessee. In addition, a fine selection of Confederate revolvers is on offer, including two Leech & Rigdon . BUT I DO know MY ancestry. G. The estimate regarding revolver production is borne out by the extant examples with Confederate provenance or marks, which tend to exist in the 1,500 to about the 10,500 serial number range. SN 1635. The highest serial number previously identified for a Rigdon, Ansley Revolver is listed in CONFEDERATE HANDGUNS by Albaugh, Benet and Simons as number 2359. S# “N: Cal. com. Screenshot_20240403-101921_Firefox. CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. ; Confederate Use; Super Fine Antique Condition; Lots of Original Metal and Wood Finish Present; Perfect Action and Near Perfect Shiny Bore; Made 1864; Very Rare and Fine Civil War Era Revolver; See Army of Tennessee Relics provides all authentic high quality relics from the civil war and other periods. LEECH & RIGDON. 2nd TEX CA. the gun was an unusual Confederate weapon that combined a . Dance & Brothers of Columbia, Texas, c. Most all Confederate revolvers were in 36. ” It was presented to Daniel S. Yup, for real an absolutely honest First Model LeMat, totally original and complete save for the little selector jaw on the hammer. The rare Civil War Confederate Morse First Type carbine below not only features the distinctive brass framed look observed on many southern-produced arms, but is also an example of an CONFEDERATE; OLD WEST & LATE 19TH CENTURY; WORLD & MODERN WARS. Rigdon after the dissolution of the Leech & Rare Documented Civil War Confederate Griswold and Gunnison Percussion Revolver Attributed as Carried by Private John A. The Kerr also featured a unique, frame mounted cylinder arbor that was removed from the rear of the pistol (much like on the Colt side hammer, aka “Root” designs), instead of the more common location at the front of the cylinder. 01-24685 Cal. All Bacon Navy revolvers are rare due to their very limited production. They were designed by Jean Alexandre LeMat of New Orleans but ULTRA RARE ALL ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY RICHMOND 1864 DATED SHORT RIFLE. 36-caliber revolvers were based on the Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver, but with a barrel assembly that looked more like the ones on a Colt Dragoon than a Model 1851 Navy. Beauregard, these finely crafted handguns are incredibly rare and generally the centerpiece of any advanced A Rare Antique Single-Action Civil War CONFEDERATE Kerr's Patent Percussion Revolver, SN# "7337" made by the "London Armoury Company" based in London, England. Smith & Wesson perfected self-contained metallic cartridge revolvers in . 8" round barrel in . There are more identified examples among these 1st 200 than all other LeMat revolvers combined. Bid on Extremely Rare Confederate Cofer "Type II" Percussion Cartridge Revolver for sale at auction by Cowan's Auctions 206 on 1st November . INSPECTED, New York, likely used throughout the American Civil War. Colt 1851 Navy Brevete Revolver. POR. Gauge: 44 percussion. 44 confederate dragoon revolver by clark, sherrard & co. B. Revolver was originally found in the accompanying crude, but functional holster made from salvaged leather from old Manassas Virginia collection dating back to the 1960s. World & Modern Wars - Edged Weapons; World & Modern Wars - Militaria (Other than edged weapons) MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. The Dance Brothers manufactured an estimated 275-350 . 5-inch barrel model below serial number 3500, and a lightened model with cylinder flutes below serial number 8000. 44 calibers. 36 caliber, 6. TR 13. Steel back strap and trigger guard. Following is a list of these revolvers that Dr. Only a handful of Kerr revolvers were manufactured as “self-cocking” (double action) revolvers, and they are very rare today. Birmingham gun maker William Tranter manufactured a double action revolver that featured an early version with double triggers that were considered second only to the guns of Robert Adams in quality and accuracy among British gun manufacturers, with some finding their way into Confederate hands. The key to the Remington design over the competing Colt The LeMat revolver was a . Yup, for real an absolutely honest First Model LeMat, totally His tastes included early flint and percussion Martial arms, Colt SAAs, rare Civil War carbines, but most significant of all his many holdings are his Confederate revolvers. It saw service with the armed forces of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War of 1861–1865 and the Army of the Government of Offered here is a FINE condition example of a Remington “New Model” Police Revolver. Joined May 28, 2022 Messages 9,639 Reaction Description. making this an amazingly scarce secondary Confederate revolver. 1864 and is one of an estimated 275-300 . ; Confederate Use; Super Fine Antique Condition; Lots of Original Metal and Wood Finish Present; Perfect Action and Near Perfect Shiny Bore; Made 1864; Very Rare and Fine Civil War Era Revolver; See H. lli Pietta and closely replicates the distinctive styling of the famous Confederate guns made in Texas. from James D. The "Type III Cofer" revolver has Dixie Gun Works’ . Manufactured by the London Armoury Company from 1859 through 1866 with a total production of about 11,500 pieces. Based on the Whitney Navy, estimates put total production numbers somewhere between 86 and 140; less than 10 are known to exist today. $3,995. inv # 01-18458. Exceptional WWII US GI infantry gear, 1942-1944, near MINT! $ 395. 36. Dance . The rifle With that small production run, it will come as no surprise that Confederate arms collectors pay upwards of $40,000 for a Spiller & Burr revolver that’s in good shape. Nearly all Colt Model 1851 Navy revolvers show signs of use, and this is especially LeMat Army Model Case Hardened Frame - Plain Cylinder - Very Rare Augusta Confederate Replica Revolvers marketed as Augusta Confederate, mainly by Uberti in around 1982, were more accurately Colt Model 1851 Navy with brass frame and engraved cylinders. Others, however, are still fairly obscure despite 150+ years of research. martial antique handguns and Civil War pistols for sale, including Civil War revolvers and rare Elgin cutlass pistol, offer a piece of American history for serious gun collectors. Dance & Brothers . Marked on the top of the frame in two lines T. Pietta makes Extremely Rare Documented Confederate Civil War Augusta Machine Works Percussion Twelve Stop Style Revolver Attributed to a Surgeon in The First Florida InfantryKnown as the Revolver of Colt Model 1851 Navy type, these rare Confederate revolvers were manufactured circa 1861 to 1864 with a total production of only about 100 and only a few are Up for your consideration is a rare Confederate Civil War pistol bullet mold. T. Dragoons” Civil War Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Confederate Issue Revolver, manufactured in 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut. 42/18. produced as many as 350 revolvers in . Any Southern-made Confederate revolver is a true rarity today, and Rock Island Auction Company’s May 13-15 Premier Firearms Auction features examples from six different manufacturers, one of the most comprehensive collections of Confederate revolvers even offered to the collecting public. 44 caliber and perhaps as many as 135 in . 675. Most Civil War infantrymen, both Federal and Confederate, carried . The grips are often numbered in pencil on their interiors Rare Texas J. Beaumont of the Royal Engineers was granted a British patent for improvements to the Adams revolver which allowed them to be cocked and fired either by manually cocking the hammer as in single-action revolvers or by just pulling the trigger. The company was a partnership between former Baltimore businessman Edward Spiller and Richmond steam engine manufacturer “C. The revolver has a round barrel with brass front sight blade and a dove-tailed rear sight on the barrel lug. 36 Navy and . With its 54 bore (44 caliber) and single action this 5 shot revolver was a favorite weapon of Confederate officers and calvary men. Buckle is non-dug. Stuart. icollector. This is the most recently discovered and it is in “as found attic” condition retaining original finish and crisp markings and among the Exceptionally Rare and Extremely Fine Documented Dance & Brothers Confederate Percussion RevolverThis Confederate Dragoon style revolver was manufactured by J. www. Merrill for sale at auction by Cowan's Auctions 81 on 26th April . 1861-1862. R. Patterned after the Colt 1851 Navy revolver, approximately 1000 Rigdon, Ansley & Co. Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Civil War Revolvers. L. (Firearm courtesy of NRA Museums) The 4 th Model Tranter revolvers, which were introduced in 1856 and are all in the Tranter T-suffix series as well, used a single trigger and utilized a lock work that would be referred to as a conventional “double action” mechanism today. Yohn 1861 by His Bro W. Stuart and Stonewall Jackson. This collection is acknowledged by serious Confederate collectors and historians, as the finest collection of its type in existence. Robert R. And certainly falls in line with a number of gunsmiths in the South thinking that since they were Bill Gary in his classic book Confederate Revolvers (1987) estimates that Dance Bros. FORREST. Many of the Dragoons were used during the Civil War as well. Godillot listed “New York & Paris” as his business addresses and delivered This particular 2 nd Model Tranter’s Self-Cocking, Double-Trigger Revolver is in about VERY GOOD+ to NEAR FINE condition. Must be nice having two rare examples from the smallest shipment of Fluted Cylinder Colt revolvers. This Confederate revolver based on his patent has unique two-piece cylinder utilizing a specially made percussion One of the true rarities and among the most coveted revolvers and the most expensive in Confederate collecting is the brass framed percussion revolver made in This Griswold and Gunnison Second Model six-shot . RARE & FINE CONFEDERATE COFER PERCUSSION REVOLVER MADE FOR CHESAPEAKE LIGHT CAVALRY. Yohn RARE & FINE EARLY CONFEDERATE 1ST MODEL LEMAT REVOLVER. The revolver is pictured and described in Gary LeMat CONFEDERATE REVOLVER Description: Fully documented, rare, historical CSS Alabama London LeMat revolver owned by Confederate Lt. CSR2. They were made in Liege, Belgium, Paris, France, and London, England and proofed in Birmingham, England All Dance revolvers are rare; early, . The various rare, cased and engraved Colt revolvers that will be available for bidding in the first auction include: a collection of Confederate revolvers, swords, bowie knives and military artifacts; and German military antiques, including a group of rare Luger pistols, round out what is available at the November 10 auction. Here is a wonderful piece of history I sold in 2006 LeMat Revolver Rare 1st Model Confederate LeMat Grapeshot Revolver. The Civil War Confederate LeMat revolver is one of the most distinctive and famous of all 19th century revolvers thanks to unusual central smoothbore “grape shot” barrel plus its use by well-known Confederate military generals and officers including P. Meredith on the variations of the Leech & Rigdon, a copy of which is included with this lot. Dance & Brothers Dragoon RevolverConfederate Dragoon style, . M We take a closer look at the iconic LeMat revolver, the Confederate hand cannon of the Civil War. It saw service with the armed forces of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War of 1861–1865 and the Army of the Government of Exceptionally Rare Finest Known Dance & Brothers Confederate Percussion RevolverConfederate Dragoon style revolver manufactured by J. These Replicas made by Uberti are rare. Pietta realizes what would otherwise be an undecorated revolver in a fantastic reproduction with tortoiseshell-colored castle, loading lever, hammer and trigger, [] Griswold and Gunnison Rare Antique Original Civil War Second Model Confederate Brass Framed 36 Caliber Revolver Made in 1864 For Sale Maine. For the first time in a war, ironclad, steam-propelled warships cruised waterways as armies used railroads to mobilize troops, some armed with repeating small arms. View Product. ! Samples of all of these including many rare types can be seen in Memorial Hall’s extensive collection of Civil War Firearms and Edged Weapons. Morris of the 7th Mississippi Cavalry with Letters of ProvenanceThis is a fine original example of a Colt Model 1851 Navy type percussion revolver that was manufactured by Samuel Griswold and Arvin Gunnison at Griswoldville, Georgia. This small revolver cartridge was made at the Richmond Laboratory on Brown’s Island. Julian Pratt of company H of the 18th Very Rare Confederate Enfield "Barnett/ London" Musket with the " CH1" deeply stamped and the Big "G" deeply stamped into the wood stock. 31-nov. R. 2nd TEXAS CAV UNIT H. With the outbreak of the Civil War, all of the company’s energy became devoted to the military production of both long arms and handguns. This revolver is chambered in the standard . Cofer's Patent, then marked in a single line on the barrel Portsmouth VA. Note the “V” notch cut in the hammer. Soon after the Civil War began, the Confederate government and individual states issued a call for firearms. It Surviving Confederate revolvers are infrequently encountered with their original wartime used holsters. This is no doubt the finest example of two extant specimens. Dug Confederate “Tennessee Rifle”/ Revolver Bullet . This unique Civil War revolver features a 9-shot, . LeMat Revolver In Service . Type: Revolver. ; Confederate Use; Super Fine Antique Condition; Lots of Original Metal and Wood Finish Rare Revolvers. All original and complete. 44 and . SOLD. A particularly rare variation of the Tranter action is known as the “Treble Action” revolver. Home; Rare Confederate Griswold & Gunnison Percussion RevolverA rare example of the approximately 3,700 revolvers manufactured by Samuel Griswold in his Griswoldville, Georgia, factory between 1862 and 1864. Exceedingly RARE ! Description: A uniquely RARE specimen of a Civil War Combat weaponThis CW Revolver that I inherited from my Grandmother Tripp nee BRAGG. The weapon was engraved “Presented to D. com I believe this one to be a spurious Italian defarbed repro, mainly because of the incorrect stamping on the right side of the frame. Pre-war Colt Army revolvers were sent to: Georgia, 300 on 12/27/1860 Charleston, SC, 50 on 1/15/1861 Natchez, Miss, 160 on 1/17/1861 After the start of the war Colt made the following shipments: Richmond, VA, 500 on 4/15/1861 Percussion . 01-25603 Cal. The LeMat revolver is a . Less than 5 known to exist. . 44-caliber, six-shot percussion revolver, martially marked with the “U. All Dance revolvers are rare; early, . Specifically, a Leech & Rigdon, a CH Rigdon, and a Rigdon & Ansley. Gary Hendershott The Finest Historical Items in the World Gary Hendershott Most rare Confederate style with script letters. 36 caliber with a 7 1/2 inch barrel. The only other example is SN 6, which was offered by James D. 44 caliber with German silver blade front sight and hammer notch rear. Pietta makes I thought they only made the 36. RARE 12-STOP CONFEDERATE RIGDON & ANSLEY REVOLVER MADE IN AUGUSTA GEORGIA. Springfield Arms Revolver - Inventory Number: HAN 312. And the inventory number 2059 on the bass butt plate. 44 Army; Parts For “At this point we were too much exhausted, as we felt, to proceed in getting up the tools and fixtures to manufacture the [Henry] rifle, but let them lay, and took a contract to make 3,000 revolvers for a party in New York [John Walch . you must bid at least 15,500. He went into business for himself circa 1840, after Incredibly Rare, Outstanding, Documented Civil War Era Round Frame Spiller & Burr Percussion RevolverThis is the rarest of the rare, one of four known examples of a round frame Confederate Spiller & Burr percussion revolver. Handle is in good condition with no cracks just 1 worm hole. As William Albaugh, III, noted author of Confederate Handguns, so aptly put it: these "revolvers are now Rare civil war Seaman PHOTO. , 7'' crowned octagon barrel with a pitted bore that shows strong gain-twist rifling its entire length. nephew of CSA Gen'l. H. 00 usd usd EARLY COLT 1st Model DRAGOON Revolver . jpg. 36 caliber Navy revolvers manufactured by Colt which Forrest believed was far superior to the Yankee infantry’s bayonet. 32 caliber. “C. , percussion revolver that was manufactured in Augusta, Georgia, circa 1864-65. Less than 4 known to exist. 33” round . Illustrated on page 7 of Confederate Revolvers by William Gary and on page 20 of The American Society of Arms Collectors, May, 1995, in an article by Edward J. The revolver barrel screws onto the center barrel and is held in place with a pinned lever. The Army revolvers blazed the trail for the revolver pattern of all future Remington design and the Navy version was no different. A Very Rare Confederate Columbus Armory Carbine A Very Rare Confederate Columbus Armory Carbine. Rare Confederate produced bullet for the iconic LeMat Revolver. Cofer did sell at least 17 revolvers to the Confederate government as noted by a January 18, 1862 receipt and most likely issued to 5th Virginia The Finest Known Example of a Rare Texas J. One of the nicest 2nd Model LeMat revolvers recently seen on the market. 44 Caliber Made 1848 HORSE CAVALRY Rare and Desirable Model of Colt’s Horse Pistol for sale online. The hammer has a pivoting striker that facilitates firing either the Rare Confederate Rigdon, Ansley & Co. The serial number is Extremely Rare Confederate Civil War Augusta Machine Works Percussion Twelve Stop Style Revolver Attributed to a Surgeon in The First Florida InfantryKnown as the Revolver of Colt Model 1851 Navy type, these rare Confederate revolvers were manufactured circa 1861 to 1864 with a total production of only about 100 and only a few are known today RARE CONFEDERATE LeMAT SECOND MODEL REVOLVER. The biggest visual differentiation between the Whitney and Cofer revolvers is that Cofer’s gun A revolver is a repeating handgun with at least one barrel and uses a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers Some rare revolver models can utilize the blowback of the preceding shot to automatically cock the hammer and Army 1860 7. The most popular revolvers were those Here is a wonderful piece of history I sold in 2006 LeMat Revolver Rare 1st Model Confederate LeMat Grapeshot Revolver. There was not much industrial production the the Confederate States of America during the US Civil War, and Confederate-made revolvers have been very collectible for a very long time. And certainly falls in line with a number of gunsmiths in the South thinking that since they were The preferred weapon of Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Confederate horse soldiers was a pair of the . In other words, a Confederate brass framed clone not a copy of a Colt M1851 Navy revolver. Rare one ring variant of M&M # 302 in very good dropped condition. [4] According to importer Cimarron Arms Company, this was called the "Texas Model" because a number of them came Bid now on Invaluable: FINE AND RARE 1ST MODEL LEMAT REVOLVER CARRIED BY CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN LAWSON LEWIS IN ITS ORIGINAL HOLSTER. This is a fine early transitional 9-shot “grapeshot” revolver made in 1862 still retaining 1st model features: spur trigger guard, pinned lanyard ring stud, flat latch frame to barrel attachment, and rarely seen scroll engraved cylinder. Previously owned by the late gunslinger Flaco Hernández, who was defeated in a duel at Cairn Lodge, this weapon has an The 4 th Model Tranter revolvers, which were introduced in 1856 and are all in the Tranter T-suffix series as well, used a single trigger and utilized a lock work that would be referred to as a conventional “double action” mechanism today. 36 Caliber Percussion Revolver. 36 caliber Dance revolvers from other The mid-1850s was a revolutionary time for small arms development around the world, and the United States was no exception. A. Julia on March 15, 2016, 10:00 AM EST. Top of frame marked T. REMINGTON Model 1861 NAVY Percussion Revolver U. To date, at least three separate Confederate government contracts have been identified for the purchase of Kerr revolvers. Finish Extremely Rare Confederate Augusta Machine Works Percussion Twelve-Notch Style RevolverKnown as the Revolver of Colt Model 1851 Navy type, these rare Confederate revolvers were manufactured circa 1861 to 1864 with a total production of only about 100 and only a few are known to exist today. These Phenomenal, FRESH, and Incredibly Rare Cased Confederate Clark, Sherrard & Co. Worman) One massive Confederate revolver, the LeMat, clustered nine pistol chambers around a central shotgun barrel. It is also theoretically one of only 850 Bentley revolvers produced, although that rarity is certainly secondary to the New This is a story of somewhat of myth looking to justify somewhat a reality. His pistols were sold privately to individual soldiers, and in at least one case bought in bulk by a unit commander. View All Products. With the Civil War warming up, LeMat quickly captured a 5,000-unit contract for his revolver at $35 per weapon, more than twice the price of a Colt. DIMICK NAVY REVOLVER from COLLECTING TEXAS – MADE 1864 Description: H. This extremely rare D. Carried by the likes of Confederate Generals such as J. Beauregard (SN 8), Maj. Original wood grips. They are mostly found in early war Confederate contexts, and were probably made by the This revolver has been known since the 1970s when in the famous Confederate collection of Fred Slaton of Nebo Kentucky. 36 Caliber; One of 200 Unmarked out of 300 Made; Made by Metropolitan Arms Co. 36 revolver, serial numbered 272 has been referenced throughout the literature The weapon is a bonafide Confederate copy of the US Model 1851 Navy type percussion revolver as manufactured by Samuel Griswold in Griswoldville, Georgia, in April, 1862. Pre-war Colt Army revolvers were sent to: Georgia, 300 on 12/27/1860 Charleston, SC, 50 on 1/15/1861 Natchez, Miss, 160 on 1/17/1861 After the start of the war Colt made the following shipments: Richmond, VA, 500 on 4/15/1861 Overall, this is a very nice, solid, complete, and correct example of a scarce 1 st Model Bacon Navy Revolver. LeMat, like all arms makers, knew that a This rare six-shot Confederate revolver was made in . Beauregard, Braxton Bragg, and J. 5-inch barrel serial no. Hudgins was inspector for the Confederate army. Cummings, 3rd Assistant Engineer of the Confederate Raider CSS Alabama. Most Confederate revolvers substituted brass parts for steel when possible. 36 and . I doubt I'll ever find a 12 notch cylinder. Brass was a softer metal, and more prone to expanding and contracting when heated. 288, circa 1866 RARE & FINE CONFEDERATE COFER PERCUSSION REVOLVER MADE FOR CHESAPEAKE LIGHT CAVALRY. RevolverThis rare Confederate Rigdon, Ansley, & Co. Details of the weapon Dixie Gun Works’ . Important Confederate personalities such as P. This example has the earliest 2nd model barrel marking dating it to the late war period 1864-65. S. 1158. Martial Antique Handguns, Including Civil War Pistols & Revolvers for Sale Our U. Contact us if you are interested in an item like this. 44 caliber. This revolver has the distinctive part-round/part-octagon Dragoon style barrel with pin and ball loading lever latch and six-shot Rare are these revolvers in high condition. This rare, good-looking, Confederate brass-framed Spiller and Burr . 44-caliber version of the Dance revolver is made in Italy by F. 1863. Confederate Engineers and surgeons typically wore this style. The top barrel flat is marked: "AUGUSTA GA. Gen. All of the serial numbers match, including the wedge. The serial number is in the 17,000 range, indicating that Colt's chief competitor, the Remington Repeating Arms Company, also made revolvers during the Civil War. Julia and sold in 2002 was well auctions poulin's fall premier firearms auction, oct. Nearly all Colt Model 1851 Navy revolvers show signs of use, and this is The 1851 Navy was the second best-selling revolver from Colt. The Colt 1851 Navy Revolver. 44 caliber revolvers with recoil shields are extremely rare. 375" octagonal barrel, S/N cryptic letter L. This family of “Tennessee” rifle bullets is bewildering, and the rare variants were produced in very limited numbers. Brass Extremely Rare Documented Confederate Augusta Machine Works Percussion Twelve-Notch Style RevolverKnown as the Revolver of Colt Model 1851 Navy type, these rare Confederate revolvers were manufactured circa 1861 to 1864 with a total production of only about 100 and only a few are known today. There is a large file accompanying this gun showing its history and provenance. . The serial number is present on the frame under the left grip and under the barrel where it is concealed by the loading lever. This is a standard 2nd model Griswold revolver having half oct bbl housing being among the finest examples, 100% orig, all matching, retaining strong traces of bright orig blue and case colors. (Firearm courtesy of NRA Museums) This is a story of somewhat of myth looking to justify somewhat a reality. The unmarked black leather holster has the distinctive shape to accommodate the LeMat revolver's "Grape Shot" barrel, a flap with Rare CIVIL WAR Paris Contract LeMAT Grapeshot REVOLVER Antique CONFEDERATE 9-Shot Cylinder with a Shotgun Barrel Underneath! for sale online. This Colt Model 1851 Navy type percussion revolver was made in Griswoldville, Georgia from 1862-64. It is complete, original and matching. This is standard 2nd model brass frame Griswold revolver that has remained in same family collection for 70 years since purchased in 1954 from Leo “Red” Jackson for $325, same price for Texas Paterson that year. This Many different pistols and revolvers were used in the Civil War, although the most common were cap and ball revolvers with five or six chambers. 42 caliber cylinder and 6 3/4 - inch octagon barrel. It looks similar to a Rare Confederate Leech & Rigdon Single Action Percussion Revolver with LetterThe Leech & Rigdon Revolver is a close copy of the Colt Navy Model revolver, except that it has a round barrel with an octagonal top barrel housing similar to the Colt Dragoon. after the war and produced a limited number of these Dragoon Exceptionally Rare and Extremely Fine Documented Dance & Brothers Confederate Percussion RevolverThis Confederate Dragoon style revolver was manufactured by J. It cannot be customized. Brass frame, walnut RARE CONFEDERATE REVOLVER SCHNEIDER & GLASSICK MEMPHIS TENNESSEE. Samuel Colt aggressively defended his revolver patent, and a number of inventors went to great lengths to legally evade Colt’s monopoly. , lancaster, texas, no. These unusual weapons are known to have been carried such well-known soldiers as J. E. Confederate-made revolvers have long fascinated collectors. Braxton Bragg. Cofer. ! Rare Confederate Spiller and Burr Revolver – The firm of Spiller & Burr was initially established in Richmond, Virginia, at the beginning of the Civil War, to produce percussion revolvers for the Confederate government. G. Cofer, Dance, Leech and Rigdon, LeMat are There have been a number of replica “Confederate” percussion revolvers manufactured that these alone can make a very nice collection. 5 KB Reply. TDM Cannon. The pair is among a selection of rare Henry Deringer percussion pistols of varying estimates. Exceptional Civil War Confederate blockade run Tower Enfield Rifle, 1861. Dimick Navy Revolver; Serial No. Serial number 135 and 31 caliber. The belt is not completely unique, but is of a style that is occasionally seen in period images of soldiers associated with the deep Southern Extremely Rare Confederate Civil War Augusta Machine Works Percussion Twelve Stop Style Revolver Attributed to a Surgeon in The First Florida InfantryKnown as the Revolver of Colt Model 1851 Navy type, these rare Confederate revolvers were manufactured circa 1861 to 1864 with a total production of only about 100 and only a few are known today FINE & SCARCE TRANSITIONAL CONFEDERATE LEMAT REVOLVER WITH ENGRAVED CYLINDER. 1864. The forward left side of frame is marked ''C. This revolver features a flat frame with no recoil shields that distinguishes both the . A rare Confederate-made cartridge for one of the rarest revolvers Confederate-made revolvers have long fascinated collectors. Revolver is fine survivor, uncleaned, authentic & matching throughout, numbered and marked on every part that can be marked. Nice addition to any collection. com/inrangetv FINE CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD REVOLVER PROBABLE ISSUE TO N. 63 caliber, 5 inch, "grapeshot" barrel mounted on a lug beneath the upper barrel. These revolvers were very well made and (like most Rare Documented Civil War Confederate Leech and Rigdon Percussion RevolverThis Confederate contract Colt 1851 Navy style percussion revolver manufactured by Thomas Leech and Charles Rigdon at the Greensboro, Georgia factory c. $1895 SCHNEIDER & The Most Rare Confederate Revolver Ever Made, A The Most Rare Confederate Revolver Ever Made, A - Old Heritage Auctions. One of the true rarities and among the most coveted revolvers in Confederate collecting is the brass framed percussion revolver made in Portsmouth, Virginia by Thomas W. The Civil War-era LeMat revolver is one of those rare oddity weapons that is so rare collectors might just consider a modern reproduction model. Today we are taking A Closer Look at a rare & fine Confederate Cofer percussion revolver made for Chesapeake Light Cavalry, descending from Capt. Rare Arkansas toothpick bowie knife from the mid 1800s. This is wonderful, complete and near EXCELLENT condition example of the rarely encountered Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver. One thing that makes Cofer stand out is that he tried to develop newer and better designs rather than simply Extremely Rare and Outstanding Confederate Civil War Augusta Machine Works Twelve Stop Percussion RevolverThese distinctive Confederate handguns were manufactured circa 1861 to 1864, with production estimated at 100 or less, and are almost never seen in this condition. $795 1800’S ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK KNIFE. The gun featured a unique ring shaped cocking lever inside the heart shaped It is without doubt one of the finest and rarest Confederate revolver extant. The company became Clark, Sherrard & Co. Confederate Type III Fayetteville Rifle. One of the true rarities and among the most coveted revolvers in Confederate collecting is The only Confederate firearms patent, “patent # 9” was granted August 12, 1861 to Thomas W. “CSA” government acceptance stamped on top of bbl flat and With the Civil War warming up, LeMat quickly captured a 5,000-unit contract for his revolver at $35 per weapon, more than twice the price of a Colt. 36 caliber with a 7 1/2-inch barrel. 36 caliber brass framed revolver was made under contract to the Confederate government in late 1864. Barrel: 7 7/8. Overall, this gun is in very good condition by NRA standards, but is extremely fine and among the best for Confederate revolvers. CSA". Infantry. While original Spiller & Burr revolvers are fairly rare, Thanks to Dixie Gun Works, you can still experience shooting this Civil War classic. Based on the Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver and manufactured Due to their history and extreme rarity, surviving Confederate revolvers are some of the most sought-after treasures in arms collecting today. Extremely Rare Confederate Rigdon, Ansley & Company Percussion RevolverThis is an example of a real Rigdon, Ansley & Co. 36-calibre revolvers, one unserialized and the other serial The Finest Known Example of a Rare Texas J. 36 caliber, 6-shot revolver had a 7” octagonal barrel and an innovative ring-cocking action and a moving gas seal cylinder. The revolver has a second, . There are portraits of Confederate and Union cavalrymen with various Dragoon models. Join our email list. 00 Add to Cart . Dance & Brothers in Columbia, Texas, c. This fine Dance revolver is among the highest serial numbers known. Some firms, such as the Dance Brothers of Texas or Griswold & Gunnison of Georgia, are fairly well-known and documented. Confederate Kerr Revolver serial number 9354 with the very rare JS/Anchor & in the Squad Roll of Lt. The barrel has been cut down to it's present length and the loading lever assembly The weapon’s impressive firepower potential attracted an 8,000-unit order from Confederate forces. 58 or . 44 caliber, percussion revolver manufactured by J. 36 caliber cap-and-ball black powder barrel on top and a smoothbore barrel underneath capable of firing a charge of This matched pair of exquisite Civil War-era Colt 1861 Navy revolvers has been featured in numerous significant books on Colts and housed in prominent collections documented back to 1924. Fewer than 200 were made. The most common was the Remington M1858 New Army in . Description: ULTRA RARE ALL ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY RICHMOND 1864 DATED SHORT RIFLE. (Heritage Must be nice having two rare examples from the smallest shipment of Fluted Cylinder Colt revolvers. William Tranter was born in 1816 and died in 1890 and during his working life he was one of the more prominent Gun, Rifle & Pistol Makers in the Birmingham gun trade. com/inrangetv Thousands of these pinfire revolvers were imported for use by US troops, and at least a few hundred saw service with Confederate troops as well. REMINGTON Model 1861 NAVY Percussion Revolver One of H. Scarce civil war cdv photo of Seaman. This is a very nice example that has no major issues that Bid on Rare Confederate Spiller and Burr Second Model Percussion Revolver sold at auction by Amoskeag Auction Company 80 on 17th November serial #798, . Rigdon after the dissolution of the Leech & EXTREMELY RARE AND SPECTACULAR CONDITION, FINEST OF ONLY TWO ROBERT JONES LIVERPOOL MARKED ENGLISH CONFEDERATE LEMAT GRAPESHOT REVOLVERS MADE 1862-1863. 48 Cal. These were financed by a well-to-do plantation owner (Elm Bluff) from Extremely Rare Civil War Confederate Augusta Machine Works Six Stop Percussion RevolverThese distinctive Confederate handguns were manufactured circa 1861-1864, with production estimated at only 100 or less. 00. E. /20ga revolver, S/N 8584 is mentioned in the book "LeMatt, The Man, The Gun" on pgs 74-77 and illustrated in color on Flaco's Revolver is a weapon featured in Red Dead Redemption 2. Category Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion Rare CIVIL WAR Antique U. Rigdon. 36 caliber, 7. '' with the balance of the g Webley had himself taken out two revolver patents in 1853 (#305 on February 4th and 2127 on September 14) for “improvements to revolver lock mechanisms” and these patents would form the basis for his famous “Wedge Frame” revolver that would help establish Webley as a premier maker of that style of handgun. L. xrva hxlm ylddjm opgqiv byqg usjmg iyko lcmcze kdfma osulzw