Revolver

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Revolver

Entry/Object ID

2005.3.1a

Description

Revolver with pearl handle. The gun has an unfluted cylinder with a percussion cap. The words, "To Lt. J. S. Peck / Adjt 13th Reg't From Co. J" are engraved on the metal band at the butt of the handle. The top of the barrel is stamped with the mark, "SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD. MASS."

Context

Presented to Lt. James S. Peck from the members of Company J, 13th Vermont Regiment.

Acquisition

Accession

2005.3

Source or Donor

Peck, Louis Provost (1918-2008)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Smith & Wesson

Date made

1860

Place

City

Springfield

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Revolver

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firearms

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-1/2 in

Depth

1-1/4 in

Length

11 in

Material

Metal, Mother of Pearl

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Peck, James Stevens (1838-1884)

Person or Organization

13th Vermont Infantry

Related Events

Event

Civil War