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Fantastic Piece of History Documented Civil War Inscribed Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army
Guns International #: 100765051 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Military Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Big Iron Firearms & Collectibles
Company: Big Iron Firearms & Collectibles
Member Since: 1/20/15
State: Indiana
Zip: 46703
Country: United States
Phone: (260) 319-6961
Premium Seller
Total Number of Listings: 2009
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, Personal Checks
Description:
Fantastic Civil War Associated Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army belonging to Captain William R. Andrus of Company H. 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry. According to documents from Military Service Records & National Archives Andrus enlisted August 23, 1864 as private & mustered in September 23rd 1864 as Captain of Co. H. 3rd Michigan, Promoted February 14, 1866 to Active Assistant Inspector General & once again Promoted & transferred February 25, 1866 to the 3rd Michigan Infantry as Lieutenant Colonel where he served on General George Custer’s staff. He was discharged May 25, 1866 in Victoria Texas.
This is one of the documented & referenced Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army’s in the 1992 edition of “Man at ARMS” referenced in the article, “Presidents To Privates” by Charles W. Pate. Serial number 26,159 making this a “Type 4” variation which features the 3 pin frame & an increased size of the serial number stamp, 6” barrel with smooth rosewood grips. This revolver retains 80% original blue with crisp markings throughout. Inscribed on backstrap, “Capt. Wm. R. Andrus, Co. H. 3rd Mich. V.I.”. Grips are also inscribed “Andrus” on both panels & remain in very good condition with light handling marks and couple minor cracks on right side. All paperwork & literature including archive letters, military records, and letters both to & from Andrus as well as a copy of the magazine that the article was issued in are included with the revolver.
Before the war Andrus graduated from Michigan Law School Class of 1862. He was a lawyer in Almont, MI when he enlisted at the age of 22. Records show that he moved home after the war & continued practicing law until his death in May of 1873.
SOLD
Antique: Yes