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IDENTIFIED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER; LIEUT. ATHERON CLARK, CO. K, 9TH ILLINOIS CAVALRY.

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IDENTIFIED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER; LIEUT. ATHERON CLARK, CO. K, 9TH ILLINOIS CAVALRY.
IDENTIFIED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER; LIEUT. ATHERON CLARK, CO. K, 9TH ILLINOIS CAVALRY. A nice Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver serial number 120168 which is identified by record to Lieutenant Atheron Clark of the 9th Illinois Cavalry. The revolver, .36 cal 6-shot is a standard 4th model type. All serial numbers match except the cylinder which is no longer visible. The Ninth Regiment of Cavalry was organized at Camp Douglas, near Chicago, Illinois, in the autumn of 1861, by Colonel Albert G. Brackett, and was mustered into the United States service by November 30. On the 16th of February, 1862, it started from Chicago and proceeded by rail to Benton Barracks, near St. Louis, Missouri, and thence to Pilot Knob. From there it marched to Reeve’s Station, on the Big Black River, and was assigned to the Third Brigade of General Steele’s Division, serving in the District of Southeast Missouri. It was finally mustered out of service at Selma, Alabama, on the 31st of October, 1865, and ordered to Springfield, Ill., where the men received final payment and discharge. This unit operated in the Western Theater extensively fighting in many small engagements throughout their muster. Copies of Clark’s record accompany along with a photo static copy of a photo montage including an image of Lt. Clark) in the collections of a local historical society. CONDITION: Fair. The revolver is mechanically functional but has been severely cleaned. All traces of patina and color have been removed, the metal now has a bright appearance. No scene or serial number are left on the cylinder. Grips have been refinished but appear original to the revolver. 4-49797 CW