RIAC offering up history at their May Premier Auction May 19-21

Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) will hold its May Premier Auction on May 19-21. Below are a few key highlights that will surely spark interest.

Considered to be one of the most important war trophies of any American war: the historic, finely engraved and silver-plated, Beaumont-Adams Double Action Percussion Revolver was presented to Confederate States of America President Jefferson Davis by Robert Adams of London and personally surrendered to Union Cavalryman John Hines of the 4th Michigan Cavalry at the time of Davis’ Capture on May 10, 1865.

These historic artifacts all relate to Medal of Honor recipient General Nelson Appleton Miles. Taken as a whole, these lots represent an incredible opportunity to own an array of arms from the second half of the 19th century spanning from the Civil War through the Indian Wars and right up to the twilight hours of the 19th century as the United States cast its eyes westward past the coast of California and the stunning isles of Hawaii to the Philippines and onward into the 20th century.

The rifle features elaborate factory engraving, and gold inlay of a deer, mountain lion and grizzly bear on the receiver, and is embellished with arabesque scrollwork and artistic borders. Ulrich signed this fine firearm with his customary “JU” initials and inscribed the original owner’s name in gold: “ZANE GREY.” 

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