Serial no. 112537 for 1861, .36 caliber. 7 1/2 inch barrel. Silver-plated triggerguard/gripstraps. Gripstrap inscribed J.W. Campion 81 Rt. P.V. Oil-finished walnut grips. Condition: Very good. Barrel cleaned to smooth metal. Sharp markings and excellent cylinder scene. Rammer lug with 75% partially vivid casehardening. Triggerguard/straps retain 98% plated finish. See Illustration Note: The 81st Pennsylvania Volunteers, the "Fighting Chippewas", was recruited in 1861 by Mexican War veteran James Miller They served with distinction throughout the war and fought at Antietam, Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor and many other engagements.
Serial no. 112537 for 1861, .36 caliber. 7 1/2 inch barrel. Silver-plated triggerguard/gripstraps. Gripstrap inscribed J.W. Campion 81 Rt. P.V. Oil-finished walnut grips. Condition: Very good. Barrel cleaned to smooth metal. Sharp markings and excellent cylinder scene. Rammer lug with 75% partially vivid casehardening. Triggerguard/straps retain 98% plated finish. See Illustration Note: The 81st Pennsylvania Volunteers, the "Fighting Chippewas", was recruited in 1861 by Mexican War veteran James Miller They served with distinction throughout the war and fought at Antietam, Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor and many other engagements.
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