Lot 416: Rare Military Inspected Civil War U.S. Contract Pettengill Army
Rare Military Inspected Civil War U.S. Contract Pettengill Army Model Revolver
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: February 14, 2019
Lot 416: Rare Military Inspected Civil War U.S. Contract Pettengill Army
Rare Military Inspected Civil War U.S. Contract Pettengill Army Model Revolver
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: February 14, 2019
Rare Military Inspected Civil War U.S. Contract Pettengill Army Model Revolver
OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.
Manufactured by Rogers & Spencer & Co. of Willow Dale, New York, as part of a 2,000 gun contract for the Ordnance Department. Pettengill Army revolvers were issued in quantity to the 3rd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry and in small numbers to several other Midwestern cavalry regiments. The revolver has the early style markings: ""PETTENGILL'S/PATENT 1856" and "RAYMOND & ROBITALLE/PATENTED 1858" roll stamped on the top of the frame, on either side of sight groove. The serial number is stamped on the side of the cylinder, inside of the trigger guard and on the butt. The Ordnance inspection mark "W" and a "P" proof mark are stamped on the left side of the barrel at the junction with the frame. A "W" sub-inspection marks is stamped on the left side of the loading lever and "WW" is stamped on the left side of the frame. An illegible, rectangular Ordnance final inspection mark is stamped on the left side of the grip.
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