Gen. Meade's Presentation Revolver

While looking up things about  General George Gordon Meade's spurs at auction (see April blog entries), I found mention that a presentation revolver given to him is in the Autry Museum.  Why not find out a little more about it while I'm on the subject.

The Autry Museum of the American West is located in two places in Los Angeles.  It was established in 1988 by Gene Autry.

The Western Frontier: Stories of Fact and Fiction exhibit features Remington, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Colt and Winchester firearms.

One of  these is a Winchester used by Teddy Roosevelt.  There is also Annie Oakley's gold-plated handgun.  And, a presentation Remington Revolver once used by Gettysburg hero George Gordon Meade.  It is cased with a Serial Number 40113, manufactured by E. Remington & Sons, 1864.

--Old Secesh