October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2018
Beautiful deep relief scroll engraving. Carved ebony grips. The Raphael revolver is distinguished among Civil War used handguns for its rarity, high price during the war, and the fact that the name we refer to the gun comes from the arms seller who provided the guns to the US government, not its manufacturer or inventor. According to US records, approximately 106 of these French made, double action, 6-shot revolvers were purchased for US military use on September 21, 1861. The guns were purchased from the firm of George Raphael & Company. Due to the high grade of this particular firearm, it is doubtful that this gun was included in that order. The serial number appears on the left side of the barrel frame. 5 3/4 inch barrel. PROVENANCE: The Renown Collection of Howard Resnick. CONDITION: Gun retains a pleasing even age patina. Engraving is still sharp. Grips are very good with minimal wear and light handling marks. Fine mechanical function. Bore is dirty with strong rifling and some rust and pitting. The front sight may be a replacement and is loose in the dovetail.
Model
Single Action Revolver