[CIVIL WAR]. Relic Colt 1849 Pocket Model Dug at Resaca, Georgia.
Sale 1095 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents
Day 1 Lots 1-403
Nov 3, 2022
10:00AM ET
Day 2 Lots 404-634
Nov 4, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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[CIVIL WAR]. Relic Colt 1849 Pocket Model Dug at Resaca, Georgia.
Relic condition Colt 1849 Pocket Model revolver dug at Resaca, Georgia. Backstrap and mainspring are present but fully separated from pistol. 6" octagonal barrel length. Serial number 253398 is visible, but heavily obscured on triggerguard and backstrap. Serial number dates the manufacture of this item to early 1864. Wedge and arbor pin were unable to be checked for matching serial numbers. The Battle of Resaca took place 13-15 May 1864. Item is non-functional in relic condition with heavy oxidation and losses overall.
[Hindman complies with all local, state, and federal firearms regulations in regards to the storage and shipment of firearms. Due to the fact that this gun is loaded it cannot be shipped and must be picked up in person.]
Property from the Civil War and Militaria Collection of George Sanders of Albuquerque, New Mexico
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