GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE CONFEDERATE GRISWOLD REVOLVER.GRISWOLD1851 NAVY249136Cal. 36. This is a standard second model Griswold revolver being among the best condition examples known. Second models have distinct half octagonal bbl housings, bbl length 7-1/2". This gun overall is in 100% orig and authentic condition showing tiny traces of finish in protected areas. All six safety pins are discernible. Ratcheting on back of cyl is crisp and the cryptic "II" on back of cyl is unusually well defined, the same cryptic "II" is also found on the bottom of bbl just behind latch and on trigger guard on left side, backstrap on right side and right side of frame. The cryptics on barrel and cyl are most often obscured from hard use. This gun is marked with SN 2491 on right side of bbl housing, frame, and cylinder. Secondary number "1" found stamped on trigger guard, backstrap, wedge and loading arm. A Roman numeral "VII" is found on left side of backstrap and trigger guard. This is a fine honest Griswold revolver pictured as item 12 on pg 91 of the fabulous series published by Time-Life on the Civil War showing truly great rarities only in highest conditions. The Fighting Men of The Civil War by William C. Davis, 1989. PROVENANCE: Crozier's Gun Shop, Homer, New York, from Reilly family; Charles W. Thayer, Parksburg, PA, 1969; Russ Pritchard, 1980; Donald Tharpe; Fred Edmunds, 1994. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. This is a very nice, complete all matching, authentic and original gun. All markings including SNs, Roman numerals and cryptics are well struck as seen. Ears on hammer have been blunted and shortened though unaffecting overall aesthetics. Metal is overall gray with traces of thin finish, mostly plum with scattered dings, dents, scratches and light pitting. Brass has yellow/mustard patina with similar blemishes found on iron. Grips are sound, solid and well fit with hand worn patina and small scattered blemishes and edge wear. 50029-3 JS (20,000-30,000)