Guns International #: 102754366
Seller's Inventory #: Cons-0125
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Guns International #: 102754366
Category - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
- Civil War Revolvers
Civil War Military Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver Inscribed on the Backstrap to "Alonzo B. Fiske, Mass. 29th Infantry
Description: An Early U.S. Civil War Military Used Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver Inscribed On The Bottom Of The Brass Backstrap Butt To "A. B. Fiske, Mass. 29th Infantry" In Very Good Untouched Condition. Serial #203,196 all matching numbers, made in 1862. All original & complete. The revolver has very good untouched metal and edges. All serial numbers match including the wedge. The markings on the gun show natural wear from use but all edges are still nice on it. All of the metal on the pistol has a nice even natural patina throughout it. All screws are nice. The brass backstrap and trigger guard are very nice throughout. The inscription on the bottom of the brass backstrap butt to "A. B. Fiske is done in fine script. The original grips are fine throughout. It has a very good and tight action. The bore is also very good. Alonzo B. Fiske enlisted as a private on 5/18/1861 & mustered into "Co. K. Mass. 29th Infantry on 5/22/1861. He was promoted to Corpl. on 1/4/1862. He was later discharged for disability on 2/26/1863. On 8/6/1864 he was commissioned into the "16th" Co. Mass unattached Infantry as a 1st Lieutenant. He mustered out on 11/14/1864. The 29th Mass. Infantry was in many battles during the civil war. The following are the battles Alonzo was in for: Big Bethal, VA, Fair Oaks, VA, Gaines mills, VA, Fair Oaks, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malverne Hill, Antietam, MD, & Savage Station, VA. They had many casualties during these battles which included 19 killed, and 78 wounded. This Is A Nice Example Of An Untouched U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver Inscribed On The Bottom Of The Brass Backstrap Butt To "A. B. Fiske, Mass. 29th Infantry" With Very Good History That Would Be A Fine Addition To Any Civil War Collection! DISCLAIMER: All firearms are sold as collector’s items only – we did not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. All firearms as described as accurately as possible, given the restraints of a catalog listing length. We want satisfied customers and often under describe the weapons. Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. All firearms are mechanically perfect unless noted, but again are NOT warranted as safe to fire. We do not sell or ship any Antique Guns or Antique Ammo to anywhere in New York State. Price: $2,995.00 Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Colt Model: Model 1849 Pocket Serial Number: 203196 Condition: Very Good Untouched Condition Metal Condition: Very Good Untouched Condition Wood Condition: Very Good Untouched Condition Bore Condition: Very Good Untouched Condition Action: Single Grips: Wood Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102754366
Seller's Inventory #: Cons-0125
Guns International #: 102754366
Seller's Inventory #: Cons-0125