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Colt Model 1860 Fluted Army Single Action Revolver with Writing Desk and Accessories, Belonging to Captain Jonas Kendall Tyler...
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Descendent of President John Tyler.
Colt Model 1860 Fluted Army Single Action Revolver with Writing
Desk and Accessories, Belonging to Captain Jonas Kendall Tyler,
29th Mass. Infantry.Serial no. 3677 [barrel, frame, triggerguard and butt], .44 caliber, 8-inch barrel with fixed front sight. Blued and case-hardened finish. Top of barrel marked: ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA. Left side of frame stamped: COLT'S / PATENT. Brass triggerguard. Varnished walnut one-piece grip, right side carved: CAPT. J.K. TYLER. Contained in writing desk, lid features silver square plaque inscribed: CAPT. JONAS K. TYLER. Sold along with powder flask and bullet mold. Also, S. BUTCHER / SILVER STEEL / SHEFFIELD marked knife with silver guard and pommel. Bone grip panels. 4 5/8-inch blade and 8-inches in overall length. Jonas Kendall Tyler was a Captain of the 29th Mass. Infantry, who later went on to be a an attorney. He was also a descendent of President John Tyler.
Condition: Very good. Retaining traces of finish in protected areas of cylinder, the balance a smooth grey patina with scattered signs of handling wear and patches of pitting. Dings and scuffs present to wood. Lightly pitted bore. Desk displaying honest age and storage wear.
Auction Info
2022 June 20 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6255 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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