Winter Southern Estates and Collections: Session II
Wed, Feb 14, 2024 10:00AM EST
Lot 840
1864 US Army Contract for 20,000 Remington Revolvers
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Description:
1864 US Army Contract for 20,000 E. Remington & Sons Revolvers, typed and handwritten document, four pages folded, dated October 24, 1864, including pages detailing the contract between E. Remington & Sons and the United States to provide 20,000 revolvers and appendages at the rate of $15.50 a piece, the total amount of the contract being $310,000.00, the first portion of the contract signed by 'E. Remington & Sons' and 'A.B. Dyer', Brig. General, Chief of Ordinance, the second portion signed 'E. Remington & Sons', 'George Tuckerman', and 'H.H. Fish', the third page with separate contracts signed by George Tuckerman and H. H. Fish, the center of document with Herkimer County Clerk's Office pamphlet and wax stamp, the last page with US oath of loyalty and citizenship signed by Eliphalet Remington.Measurements: Height: of page unfolded 15 3/4 in. x Width: 21 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, horizontal and vertical creases from folding, wear at creases, toning, minor foxing, wear to edges, some fading to ink in some areas, some ink smudges, later faint red pen notation on upper edge of 'Army Ordinance Department' page.Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
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