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Very Rare Early Colt Model 1848 Presentation Cased "Baby Dragoon
Guns International #: 100616912 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Civil War Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: fftjr
Member Since: 3/28/07
First Name: Fred
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (732) 995-9553
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 19
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money order/certified check
Description:
Rare Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon. 1848 gun, .31 cal, 4" bbl. Extremely rare casket burl walnut case with all correct accessories, inscribed, presentation gun in outstanding condition. Backstrap is engraved in block letters “H.F. BISSELL. Henry F. Bissell was a Union soldier who enlisted as a Corporal in Company C, Connecticut 14th Infantry on 30, July, 1862 and was mustered in on 20, August, 1862. On 13, July, 1863 he transferred to Company F, 3rd Veteran Reserve Corps, and was discharged on July 6, 1865. He was promoted to Sergeant on February 9, 1863. The 14th Connecticut participated in the Battles of Antietam, MD on September 17, 1862; Fredricksburg on December 13, 1862 and was the first division to charge the stone wall at Marye’s Hill. It fought again on May 1 through 3, 1863 at Chancellorsville and again at Gettysburg July 2nd and 3rd. On the July 2 they were stationed at the center of the 2nd Corps and on July 3 repulsed Longstreet’s Charge, capturing 5 battle flags and over 200 prisoners. In the afternoon of July 3, 1863 this 8 companies of this regiment captured the large brick barn and house of William Bliss which were nearly half a mile forward of the Union lines and held them until ordered to burn the buildings, during which time they suffered several casualties. On July 6 the regiment began the pursuit of Lee’s army and were engaged at Falling Waters, Maryland. It was during this time that Sgt. Bissell was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, which means that during one of the early July battles he was severely wounded and unfit for active service. History and condition an extremely rare combination in rare cased outstanding condition ! More pics available.
SOLD
Antique: Yes