Colt Pistol Presented to General Kane

[saaman]

After the Civil War General Thomas L. Kane was presented this pistol by surviving members of his military staff in 1866. Those who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints probably already know about General Kane and will certainly be interested.

 

[Wes/Tex]

That's one great looking Pocket Army, M.1862! Wow!! :thumbsup:

 

[wattlebuster]

Fine fine looking pistol :thumbsup:

 

[Dug Win]

Very nice. I can read the Colt Patent on the frame. The grips appear to be Ivory, do you know?

 

[saaman]

The grips are ivory and in great condition--not sure what kind of ivory but may be walrus ivory. Don't have the elephant ivory pattern.

 

[SAJones]

Nice 1850 Field & Staff Officer's sword in the photo

 

[nhmoose]

That is elephant Ivory, Walrus does not yellow if I remember and when they were made no big deal.

Either that or it is warthog that does not yellow.

 

[suzkat]

Nice piece of history and well cared for

 

[suzkat]

So is Kane PA named for him?

 

[Wes/Tex]

Yep! Founded and named for the good general in 1863. :wink:

 

[Nativearizonan]

Beautiful piece in it's simplicity and condition. It is a bit surprising, given it was a gift to a General, that it has no decorative engraving whatsoever.

 

[Eterry]

That is elephant Ivory, Walrus does not yellow if I remember and when they were made no big deal.

Either that or it is warthog that does not yellow.

Peter Hathaway Capstick wrote often of warthog ivory on front sights cause it didn't yellow.

 

[M. De Land]

What a beautiful Colt! I notice the wedge is bottomed out. Wonder if it was ever shot?