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THBColt 3rd Model Navy Revolver Attributed to Pvt. WIlliam J. Mills USMC
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LiveSep 12, 2018
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- Lot Description
.36 caliber, 7.5" octagonal barrel, S/N 47349 (mfg. ca 1856). Blued and color case hardened finish, silver-plated brass backstrap and triggerguard, one-piece varnished "Slim-Jim" walnut grip. Matching serial numbers throughout, with only the last four digits present on the wedge, arbor pin and in the grip mortise. Standard one-line New York barrel address, and two-line frame marking. Cylinder scene mostly visible with Ormsby signature below patent and serial number marks, and engagement date still legible along front edge. Revolver in contained in an old, non-factory mahogany case with a green velvet lining. Accessories include an angled spout, martially themed flask, a blued iron 36P marked Colt two-cavity bullet mold, a blued L-shaped combination tool, several conical bullets and a 2-piece, 22mm Scovill Mfg. Co. / Waterbury marked US Marine Corps button (MC10A) with most of the gold gilt. The backstrap of the revolver is engraved in two lines: William C. Mills / 3 Oct. '61. Consignor's notes indicate that William C. Mills was a private in the US Marine Corps, and a copy of an honorable discharge for William C. Mills from the Marine Corps is included. No additional provenance is provided. Further research reveals that a William C. Mills did enlist in the Marine Corps on August 17, 1861, and was subsequently discharged on August 17, 1865 per the accompanying document. In October 1861, Private Mills was transferred to the Marine Barracks at Washington Navy Yard, so there is an event in this soldier's life that corresponds with the presentation date. In July of 1862, Private Mills was transferred to the Philadelphia Navy Yard, and in September was listed as serving on the USS Vanderbilt, with additional service during the war on the USS New Hampshire, USS New Ironsides, USS Pontiac, USS Vermont and the gun boat Paul Jones.
Very good. Revolver retains much of the blued finish on the barrel with loss primarily due to flaking. Frame with traces of case case color, loading lever with slightly more color and some added finish. Cylinder with most of the scene, traces of blue. The safety pins on the rear are all present, some very good and some worn down. Brass with strong traces of heavily tarnished silver plate. Grips with much of their varnish, scattered bumps and dings and some edge wear. Mechanically functional, good bore. Accessories very good to fine.Condition
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