Lieut. W. K. Newcomb of the 125th NY Infantry's Inscribed 7 Shot Manhattan Firearms Co .22 Revolver

Lieut. W. K. Newcomb's inscribed, Manhattan Firearms Co. New York, 7 shot .22 revolver. "Lieut.. W. K. Newcomb." is inscribed in script on the back of the brass frame. The frame was originally silver washed and there are traces remaining here and there. The barrel and cylinder are engraved. The barrel with scroll work, the cylinder with scenes of white folk shooting Indians. The action is a bit clunky and the cylinder and frame numbers are a bit off 2555 and 2338. The pictures are pretty accurate as far as its condition goes. $2600 If you have any specific questions just ask. Newcomb was a prisoner of War, promoted to captain, served at Gettysburg, and died of disease in late 63. Here is the information listed for him....Enlisted on 8/19/1862 at Troy, NY as a 1st Lieutenant. On 9/10/1862 he was commissioned into "G" Co. NY 125th Infantry He died of disease on 8/9/1863 at Washington, DC (Died of dysentery) He was listed as: * POW 9/15/1862 Harper's Ferry, VA * Paroled 9/16/1862 Harper's Ferry, VA Promotions: * Capt 3/17/1863 (As of Co. B) Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 6/2/1863 from company G to company B

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