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Lot 1243:Civil War Era Butterfield Army Model Revolver

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 1243:Civil War Era Butterfield Army Model Revolver

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$4,500 - $6,500

Very Scarce Civil War Era Butterfield Army Model Percussion Revolver

The Butterfield Revolvers were manufactured by Jesse Butterfield of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1862. They are considered by collectors to be secondary U.S. martial handgun since they were manufactured in anticipation of an unrealized government contract. Because no contract was awarded, production was limited to only about 640 revolvers. It is equipped with a special disc priming device loaded by loosening a thumb-screw in front of the trigger guard. The top strap is marked "BUTTERFIELD'S/PATENT DEC 11. 1855/PHILADA". The matching serial number "521" is visible on various components. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection

ConditionVery good with the brass showing an attractive golden aged patina, a few traces of original silver finish visible in some of the protected areas, replacement section on the tip of the hammer (slightly short, does not make contact with the cylinder nipple) and scattered light to mild pitting and freckling on the iron surfaces with gray and brown patina. The refinished grips are good, with scattered light scratches and dents, and a crack visible on the butt of the left grip. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerButterfield Jesse

ModelArmy

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge41

Barrel7 inch octagon

Finishblue/silver

Gripwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX