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Civil War revolver from original owner

GunHawke
From the sunny and cooler south [8D],

Before I do anything at all with my revolver I was hoping I could ask you all to lead me to a starting place where I can ask about this gun and what best to do with it...if anything. The revolver is a .41 rimfire with the owner's name and rank engraved on the top strap. The revolver is a Prescott and I'm sure it may have been a post-war present. The owner is of rank and notoriety.

I need to check out a bunch more on this gun before I even decide if it is the real thing and once used by this officer of note.

Thanks ahead of time!

Jim
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  • givette
    "Before I do anything at all with my revolver I was hoping I could ask you all to lead me to a starting place where I can ask about this gun and what best to do with it"

    Is there a reason you won't post right here on this forum the information you will be asking? Isn't this a good enough starting place?

    There's a possibility we may not be able to help you. But, there's only one way to find out!! Ask away!! Best, Joe

    EDIT
    Just read your post below. How 'bout you post a few quality photos of the firearm, and at least tell us who this mystery officer is? And the complete story (that you have) that goes with the firearm? Quite a few non-posting members frequent this forum. Perhaps they may have some information of worth to you, if you would open up and divulge the information you have on hand..even if it's hearsay.

    It may cause someone to post information you may need. This string will lock-out when it reaches ten replies, so you really shouldn't be giving us bits and pieces, using up reply space by doing so. Your call. Best again, Joe
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  • GunHawke
    I've been looking further and found the the Prescott revolvers were purchased by Civil War soldiers on both sides. There was no known government contract.

    My revolver may, then, have been carried by the owner in war time. I went to Gun-Data.com but can't get any further.....

    Still lookin',

    Jim
    GunHawk
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  • rufe-snow
    Dates to the early/mid 1870's. You have to establish that the name and rank that are engraved on it are authentic. To do this you have to trace the provenience/ownership of the revolver over the last 135 years. Also research the individual whose name is engraved on the revolver, to see if you in someway can associate him with it.
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  • GunHawke
    Well...I only kept quiet at first because I didn't want to look the fool thinking any engraved item MUST be authentic!

    Here's the poop...I DO NOT know where this gun has been and the last owner is dead. The Prescott is engraved (looks period correct to me): Col. Geo. S. Greene 60th Reg., N.Y.S.V.

    Look him up on Wikipedia!!!! What a guy!

    I am in the business of selling my finds...but I would want this one to go to someone who appreciates it...real or ???

    Thanks...
    Jim
    GunHawk
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  • hrf
    Are you sure it's a .41? Supposedly Prescott made a .38rf "Navy" model and a .44rf "Army" but no .41
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  • rufe-snow
    According to Flayderman, a "Star Model", .41 Cal. Prescott, would be in the $300 to $700 range depending on originality and cosmetic condition.

    It would be up to the prospective buyer to decide if the engraving and Greene's name would warrant additional money, with out any provenience or other information that associates Greene with it.

    This kind of hokeus pokeus has gone on for many years in the general antiques trade, including firearms i.e. engrave somebody's name on a item to enhance it's value. Without any provenience or other data to associate this revolver to Greene, it might be hard hard sell to get big bucks out of the Prescott, IMHO.
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    Sure would like to see a photo.....I'll reserve comments until I can verify........
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  • USN_Airdale
    does it look like one of these ?

    bothoverall1.jpg

    according to my research they were only made in .38 cal.


    this may add further value, Col. Geo. S. Greene 60th Reg., N.Y.S.V.
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  • rufe-snow
    The "Star Model" Prescott resembled the S & W #1 in this photo, except it had solid frame, with a larger diameter removable cylinder, and a hex barrel without a rib.



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  • GunHawke
    The top model with the brass frame is like my revolver. I can appreciate your info about the caliber being .38...thanks! But I took the cylinder out of the gun and it lets a .357 shell fall completely in and sticks out the other end...with slop in the fit to boot. That is the only reference point I have to this gun being a .41.

    This gun will end up on the auction side, I guess, but it sure was fun to think about all the possibilities!

    Thanks all!
    Jim
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