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.44 cal, revolver, s/n 64847, brl length 8" octagonal, single action percussion, overall lot is in very good condition, revolver once belonged to Samuel R. Heckler who was a Private Co. F, 20 Reg't, Pennsylvania Vol. Cavalry and Co. F, 1 Reg't, Pennsylvania Provisional Vol. Cavalry with original Pension Paper Reissue dated 27th day of May 1907, signed by James Rudolph Garfield Secretary of Interior son of President James A. Garfield, included in lot are copies of the muster roll stating he mustered out on July 13, 1865 where he retained his Remington pistol along with his saber. Private Heckler Regiment fought in 43 Civil War battles, see list for full dates and locations. Along with the lot is also a Pattern 1851 Eagle Sword belt buckle with silver wreath stamped 748 on reverse along with matching numbers on the keeper as well. There is some oxidation with nice brown patina, the leather does show age and has been treated with a lotion/wax decades ago and is still very pliable, having the attachment point for a cavalry sword, also included are 2 leather belt attached pouches for munitions 1 showing more deterioration and having a detached mounting strap and having a separation on eyelet hole for retention of flap, the other pouch having 3 interior sections shows only slightly dry in spots, the retainer strap for the flat has separated but is inside pouch, the revolver has silvered out showing areas of light pitting either side of muzzle and breech, "W" stamping left side of frame at breech and "H" rear of frame left side top rear, smooth walnut grip panels show cartouche left side under grip screw showing very little wear, right side of panel has had initials S.H.H. engraved in it having been lightly sanded, revolver doesn't function properly, cylinder doesn't advance and hammer doesn't return when cocked unless it is done manually, wonderful complete lot of Civil War period Army revolver/saber and accoutrements. Samuel Heckler died Nov. 11th 1912 in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. With original sword carried by him, US Civil War Emerson & Silver Cavalry sword, 1864, showing wear to drag
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