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ATTRIBUTED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER, LT.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
ATTRIBUTED SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER, LT.
ALEXANDER POSTELWAIT, 125th OVI WITH HOLSTER Cal. 32, S# 27785. This revolver is featured in June 1996 Gun Report article by Mike Bricker, in standard configuration, 6" barrel, one line address, blue finish. Revolver has original S&W smooth ivory grips that have different S# than gun but have inscription inside right side: "Alexander Postelwait / 125 Ohio Volunteers". Inside flat of holster has later inscription. Alexander H. Postlewaite (1842-1913) entered service October 1862, company F, 125th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, "Opdycke Tigers", promoted to corporal, then Sergeant March 1863, wounded at the battle of Resaca, Georgia May 15, 1864. Even though his leg had been shattered by a mini ball, he returned to the regiment in December and was promoted 2nd lieutenant, February 10, 1865 promoted to 1st Lieutenant. Alexander known as "Postle" to his friends was active in the GAR till his death in 1913. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of June 1996 Gun Report article "Smith & Wesson and Kittredge". CONDITION: good to very good overall, complete & matching serial numbers and assembly markings other than grips which are numbered "676", traces of blue, but overall mottled gray patina with pitting. Mechanically fine, pitted rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Log Cabin Shop, Lodi, OH 1984; the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. (01-25003/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.