An absolutely fantastic Texas rig owned and carried by a Confederate officer "Col. F.S. Bass". He enlisted as a Captain and rose to the rank of Colonel in the 1st Texas Infantry(Hoods Brigade).  When the Civil War broke out there were many U.S Troops stationed on the Texas Frontier and many of them enlisted in the Confederacy and took their U.S issued arms with them.  Also many Federal troops were captured and disarmed with the Confederate soldiers taking their weapons.  We can be sure that Col. Bass acquired this ’51 U.S Colt in one of these ways.  This pistol is in really fine shape for a Confederate pistol.  It retain a good amount of it’s original blue finish and case colors. The cyl. still has most of it’s scene visible and the action is crisp.  Col. Bass had a rear sight installed on the barrel.  The bore is also very good.  The really best part of all is the Rig with it’s Texas buckle.  It consists of a ’51 navy form fitting holster, a box to carry 2 spare cylinders, cartridge box and Bowie Knife.  This is without a doubt the most complete and best Confederate outfit available today.  When I originally acquired it I didn’t know there was a name on the inside curve of the trigger guard as it’s really tough to see under all the patina and grime. It was only after careful examination that I was able to discern a name.  I tried to take a good picture of it but when you look at the picture you’ll have to hit the enlarge button.
P.S You MUST click on( Enlarge) in order to read the inscription!!!!
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