Ancestry Guns

Antique Firearms & Military Collectables

0 Items
$ 0 00

Cart

View Cart Empty Cart
  • No products in the cart.
  • Home
  • Shop
    • Historical Significance
      • Civil War
      • Cowboy & Wild West Outlaw
      • European
      • French Revolution
      • Indian Wars
      • Revolutionary War
      • World Wars
    • Long Guns
      • Rifles, Muskets, & Carbines
      • Blunderbuss
      • Shotguns
    • Handguns
      • Deringer
      • Flintlock
      • Percussion
      • Revolvers
      • Semi-Automatic
    • Manufacturer
      • Allen
      • Colt
      • Remington
      • Sharps
      • Spencer
      • Springfield
      • Winchester
    • Curio & Relic
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Blog
‹ Back to the shop

GENERAL JOHN A. LOGAN INSCRIBED Antique REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY Revolver Dedicated to Lt. Louis Kurz by Gen. “Black Jack” Logan

Free shipping. We are allowed to ship direct to door for any deliverable address worldwide.

  • Description
  • Product Inquiry
  • Legal Information
  • Shipping Information

Product Description

GENERAL JOHN A. LOGAN INSCRIBED Antique REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY Revolver

Dedicated to Lt. Louis Kurz by Gen. “Black Jack” Logan

Here we present an antique Remington US Contract New Model Navy Revolver, made circa 1864 in Ilion, New York. This one is inscribed “GEN. JOHN A. LOGAN TO LT. LOUIS KURZ” along the backstrap in neat cursive handwriting. General John “Black Jack” Alexander Logan (1826-1886) was from Murphysboro, Illinois and enlisted in the Illinois 1st Infantry during the Mexican-American War, achieving the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Once the war was over he earned his law degree and shortly after went into politics: as county clerk (1849), Illinois House (1853-1857), and prosecuting attorney. He was twice elected to the US House of Representatives (1858 & 1860) before the American Civil War.

Once the war began, he was fighting with the Union as a volunteer and was at Bull Run (21 July 1861) with a unit from Michigan. After the battle, he returned to Illinois to raise the 31st Illinois Infantry Regiment, of which he was named Colonel. He led the 31st at Belmont (7 November 1861), Fort Donelson (15 February 1862), Corinth (3-4 October 1862), & Vicksburg and was promoted to Major General of Volunteers (21 March 1862). Though Logan was a “political general”, he was seen by many as extremely capable and a natural leader of military men. He commanded the 3rd Division of XVII Corps during Grant’s Vicksburg Campaign and he was placed in command of XV Corps during the Atlanta Campaign. He was wounded during the Battle of Atlanta (22 July 1864) and temporarily took command of the Army of the Tennessee. He was able to rejoin XV Corps to command them during Sherman’s Campaign in the Carolinas.

After the war, Logan would go on to switch parties and become a Republican, running successfully for the US House (1867-1871) and then the Senate (1871-1877 & 1879-1886). He helped to found the Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans organization for Civil War soldiers, and was the second elected “commander in chief” of the association. He is remembered today as having been one of the strongest proponents of what we now observe as Memorial Day. On 3 March 1868 he issued General Order No. 11 to the GAR in which he called for an annual day of remembrance for Civil War KIA.

The recipient of this revolver, “Lt. Louis Kurz” is a bit more mysterious. There are records for multiple “Louis Kurz” in service during the war, including the famous Civil War lithograph artist and personal friend of President Lincoln (Louis Ferdinand Josef Kurz c1833-1921;

The overall condition is good. The action is strong. The bore is dark with strong rifling. The front sight is an old replacement that was dovetailed in and brazed. The grips are solid with the exception of the thin crack at the rear of the left grip panel. Here is a wonderful piece of history that can be yours to cherish!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 7-3/8 inches.

Caliber: .36

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

www.ancestryguns.com

$5750
#20571

* Insert a message
* Insert your name
* Insert your email address

Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

Free shipping. We are allowed to ship direct to door for any deliverable address worldwide.

Related products

  • Antique CIVIL WAR US MILITARY Contract Percussion REMINGTON New Model ARMY Made and Shipped Circa 1863-65!

    $2,465.00
    Add to cart
    Details
    Compare
    Share

    Share on:

    facebook
    twitter
    google
    pinterest

    Free shipping. We are allowed to ship direct to door for any deliverable address worldwide.

    Details
  • ENGRAVED Antique JOHN WURFFLEIN “PHILADELPHIA DERINGER” Percussion Pistol Period & Quality Copy of Henry Deringer’s Famous Pistol

    $2,095.00
    Add to cart
    Details
    Compare
    Share

    Share on:

    facebook
    twitter
    google
    pinterest

    Free shipping. We are allowed to ship direct to door for any deliverable address worldwide.

    Details
  • Black Powder Frame COLT SAA Peacemaker in .45 Antique Single Action Army Made in 1892

    $5,300.00
    Add to cart
    Details
    Compare
    Share

    Share on:

    facebook
    twitter
    google
    pinterest

    Authentic Pre-1899 Manufacture and therefore no licenses required for purchase or shipping. We are allowed to ship direct to door for any deliverable address worldwide.

    Details

$5,750.00

In stock

Compare
Share

Share on:

facebook
twitter
pinterest

Featured Products

  • Antique Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle Engraved & Inscribed By Ulrichs to Descendant of Noble Spanish Family $75,000.00
  • Antique Royal Austrian Takedown Double Rifle Gorgeously Engraved, Gold Inlaid Maker Marked $15,000.00

Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

ANCESTRY GUNS
copyright 2015

HOME //TERMS AND CONDITIONS //PRIVACY POLICY //LEGAL INFORMATION // FAQS // CONTACT US

Stay up to date!

popup-image

Sign up to receive our newsletter to stay up-to-date with news, new inventory, and special offers.