The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Col. Ellis' Revolver-- Part 1

The September 6th Chicago Tribune had a full-page advertisement in it from the Rock Island (Il) Auction Company featuring lots of weapons dating back to the 1800s.

I found the picture and write up for one of particular interest since it was a Civil War item.

It was listed as a historic Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Model Army revolver in a case that was inscribed to Civil War hero Augustus van Horn Ellis. A picture of him also accompanied the pistol. It was expected to get between $10,000 and $20,000.

I'd never heard of Colonel Ellis, so...

Who is Col. Ellis and Why is he Considered a Hero? --Old B-Runner