IDed CIVIL WAR 52nd PA INFANTRY SMITH & WESSON No. 1 Revolver Knife Antique ALLEN M. HAIGHT – 52nd PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

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IDed CIVIL WAR 52^nd PA INFANTRY SMITH & WESSON No. 1 Revolver Knife Antique

ALLEN M. HAIGHT – 52nd PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

Here we present an antique Civil War Smith & Wesson Model No. 1, Second Issue Revolver, manufactured circa late 1860 to early 1861 in Springfield, Massachusetts. This fantastic Civil War set also includes the holster marked “A.M. Haight / Burlington / Pa”, Marsh Bros & Co. dagger & sheath, and a photograph of two Union soldiers appears to be a photograph of Allen and his brother Orlando, with Allen on the right holding a musician’s sword and fife, and a revolver and knife tucked into his belt, which appear to be the knife and revolver in this set. Allen M. Haight served as a musician in the 52nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (AKA the Luzerne Regiment) from September 1861 until he mustered out in November 1864. The 52^nd saw long service and much fighting with the National Parks Service recording 1 officer and 43 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 173 enlisted men perished from disease. Upon his release from service he married Emma M. Rutty on November 16, 1864. At the time he was still listed as a soldier, but he later became justice of the peace in Mainesburg. The couple had 2 children. He passed away in 1915 in Sullivan, Pennsylvania, at age 78.

This small revolver is a 7-shot .22 rimfire. It was specifically designed to be a pocket gun, being very small and light. The No. 1 was the precursor to larger firearms that were simply scaled up to be more suitable for use as martial weapons. Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield. Whether legend or fact, it is interesting to note something commonly read about pocket revolvers of the day: that while they could be used for self-defense against the enemy, many soldiers kept them on their person to defend themselves against an unwanted amputation in the primitive field hospitals that were notorious, even in their day.

The overall condition is very good. Original silver finish on the brass grip frame. The action of the hammer and trigger is strong but the cylinder does not lock up. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. There is a stable split along the grain at the bottom of the right grip, otherwise solid. The leather holster is a bit large for the small of a revolver but it remains in good condition and is marked with the name “A. M. HAIGHT/BURLINGTON, PA”. The dagger is in fine condition. Original bright blade with some faint gold accents. Clear makers mark. Grip is cracked on one side. Solid hilt and good leather scabbard for its age.

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Barrel is 3-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .22 Rimfire (short, black powder)

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$5400
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