GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
RARE CONFEDERATE INSCRIBED COLT ARMY REVOLVER, CAPTURED BY GEORGE HILBERT, COMPANY B 12TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY WITH FACTORY LETTER.COLT18609584944Cal.44. This is a standard Model 1860 US issued Colt Army revolver shipped to the Frankfort Arsenal, February 17, 1863. This gun would have been issued immediately to US Cavalry and could have been captured by the 12th Virginia Cavalry at the Battle of Brandy Station June 10, 1863 where Col. A. W. Harman of the 12th VA reports capturing 68 Colt Army pistols along with some rifles, sabers and horses. The 12th Virginia was hard fought at that battle, having 55 casualties killed, wounded and/or captured including George's brother John Hilbert killed. Both brothers enlisted in 1862 in Harrisburg, VA. Hilberts's records, which are included, are sketchy but he was captured late in the war and was sent to Elmira Prison and not released until June 27, 1865. Gun is honest and dark and well used. Left stock is impeccably carved "G. Hilbert / Co. B 12 V". PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 1986. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter. CONDITION: Fair to good overall. Metal is a mottled grey/brown. Appears all orig and matching with exception of replaced wedge and wedge screw. Gun is functional with discernible rifling in bore. Stocks are well fit with carved inscription as noted with hand worn patina, with much edge wear and rounded wear at toes. Lot includes a framed 25" x 20" limited edition print by Don Troiani of the "12th VA Cavalry CSA". 51957-30 JS (8,000-12,000)