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Colt 1849 4" Pocket Revolver Identified and Inscribed to Ohio Civil War Trooper
Guns International #: 101342949 Seller's Inventory #: 1849-1
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Civil War Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: CNY Collectibles
Company: CNY Collectibles
Member Since: 8/24/10
First Name: Doug
Last Name: Buschatzke
State: New York
Zip: 13421-1833
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 251-4799
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 6
Total Number of Listings: 736
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays return shipping fees
Payment Types Accepted: Personal check, USPS Money Order, Certified Check
About Us: We have been collectors and dealers for over 30 years. We take pride in the items we sell and know that your hard-earned money is tough to part with, so you will receive a 3-day, non-firing money back guarantee if not satisfied. Your investment will be very carefully packed to arrive safely. With over 2000 positive sales from multiple sites, you can shop worry-free!
Description:
DESCRIPTION: Colt 1849 Pocket Model 31 caliber percussion revolver, 5-shot cylinder, single action, 4" octagon barrel, blued and case hardened finish, walnut grips, silver plated brass frame, brass cone front sight, rear sight notch integral with hammer, serial number 114794, inscribed "Lieut. J. W. Eldridge U.S.A. 1862-1865" on backstrap. Given as a presentation piece to him by someone after the war and after his service time was over, not known by whom.
CONDITION: NRA Antique Fine, exhibiting 65% original case colors on the frame, hammer and loading lever; 95% of the original silver plating that has tarnished to a medium gray and has not been cleaned; very tight action that indexes perfectly every time and has strong positive clicks on all steps; 20% bright barrel blue with the remainder a smooth patina; cylinder is patina with all the cylinder scene remaining and all nipples intact and undamaged; strongly rifled bore with very little black powder fouling, about an 8.5 of 10; excellent walnut grips with nearly all the original varnish except for light edge wear; serial numbers match in full or part on cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, grip, arbor, loading lever and wedge. The number "2" also appears on the left side bottom of barrel lug. Inscription remains clear and legible with no wear, as do the 2-line New York City barrel address and the patent marking on the left side of the frame.
PROVENANCE: Official Civil War records were obtained from the National Archives through an independent researcher. James W. Eldridge enlisted in Columbus, OH on July 16, 1862 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company A. The 95th wasanized at Camp Chase, OH, on August 19, 1862 and received its marching orders the next day, departing for Lexington, KY. A few days later, the unit had an ill-fated affair at Richmond, KY, on August 30, 1862, where 8 members were killed, 47 wounded and 600 captures. Lieutenant Eldridge was among the 600 captured and immediately paroled on August 30, 1862. On October 4, 1862, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. In a letter dated Dec. 6, 1862, Lieutenant Eldridge resigned his commission "for the benefit of the Reg't and especially Co. A" citing that "I am wholly incompetent" and "wholly unfit" to perform duties of an officer. His resignation was accepted on Dec. 10, 1862, but his feelings for serving his country did not totally subside, for on August 10, 1863, he enlisted as a private with Co. B, 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, at the Benton Barracks. On Oct. 19, 1863, he was transferred to Co. L while at Fort Laramie. He fought and survived the remainder of the Civil War and into the Indian War era in the Dakota territory with this unit, being promoted to Sergeant Nov.1, 1863, to Quartermaster Sergeant Aug. 1, 1865, and finally to 1st Sergeant May 5, 1866. He also was "in arrest" for the period of July 1864 to October 1864. He was discharged from service on Aug. 6, 1866. He was granted an invalid pension on Oct. 24, 1888 due to several illnesses caused by his service time. According to the pension records, he passed away on Aug. 29, 1907. I have a three ring binder containing all of the muster rolls, parole and pension records, medical records, and unfortunately not very legible information regarding his arrest period, plus regimental histories, that will be provided with the firearm to the purchaser.
TERMS: No international sales. Antique so it can ship directly to you assuming your local laws allow it. Payment by bank check, money order, personal check, or all major credit cards with 3% surcharge. 3 day non-firing inspection. Buyer pays return shipping. Layaway available with 25% down and equal payments over 90 days. Offers considered. Thanks for looking. Interested in buying single pieces and collections of old firearms, especially Winchester, Colt, S&W, Marlin, Savage and Remington. 315.251.4799 with questions or concerns.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1849
Serial Number: 114794
Caliber Info: 31 Percussion
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Ex
Barrels: 4" Octagon
Action: Single Action Revolver
Triggers: Standard/plain
Manufacture Date: 1856
Item Location: New York