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"The colonel is a gallant man and the entire arrangement of his defense entitles him to the highest credit for military skill. We would mark such a man in our army for promotion."
-from the journal of Confederate Brigadier General John Morgan's Chief of Staff
THIS HISTORIC REVOLVER WAS SHIPPED TO GEORGE W. SCHOFIELD, KNOWN FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS WHICH BEAR HIS NAME, AND WAS ALSO THE FACTORY DISTRIBUTOR FOR U.S. TROOPS IN THE WESTERN STATES.
Colonel
Orlando Moore George Schofield
In his private journal, Morgan’s chief of staff wrote of Moore, “The colonel is a gallant man and the entire arrangement of his defense entitles him to the highest credit for military skill. We would mark such a man in our army for promotion.” Moore in fact received brevet promotion and recognition for his gallant and meritorious service in action at Tebbs Bend. Moore’s triumph is largely overshadowed by the victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg. He later faced two court martials generally considered a result from his outspoken support for the rights of blacks, ending his chances of making general. During the latter part of his military career, he served in the West where this revolver was likely presented to him. He retired from the Army in 1884 and died on October 31, 1890 in Coldwater, Michigan. Includes three inches of original document copies from the National Archives containing Col. Moore’s complete military service record of assignments, promotions and demotions, battles he participated in,
awards and his court martial.
Truly a trove of mid-late 19th
century military history. This revolver is from the collection of world famous American country singer and song writer Hank Williams Jr. and includes a certificate of authenticity confirming his ownership as well as the aforementioned factory letter, which is addressed to him. CONDITION: Very good. The revolver has smooth gray patina and a crisp engraving. The grips are excellent with minimal handling marks and crisp checkering and carving. Mechanically excellent. A factory engraved Smith & Wesson No. 3 American 1st Model Revolver made even more desirable by being inscribed to a Union hero, Col. Orlando Moore, that will be a welcomed addition to any Civil War or
S&W collection.
Provenance: The Hank Williams Jr.’s Collection.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
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