Civil War presentation Colt 1862 Police Revolver to Lieutenant George Orne, 12th Massachusetts Infantry, Die of wounds at Antietam.

Civil War presentation Colt 1862 Police Revolver to Lieutenant George Orne, 12^th Massachusetts Infantry, Die of wounds at Antietam.

Colt 1862 Police Revolver Rare Iron Guard and Blackstrap, 1^st Year production 1861 , Hartford address Serial #1039, Inscribed: “Presented to George Orne by Independence Engine Company Neponset, Mass, July 7, 1861 “ our Country and its Flag “

Orne enlisted in the 12^th Massachusetts Infantry on June 26, 1861 and was appointed 2^nd Lieutenant of Co A. He was wounded in action at Antietam September 17, 1862, and die of his wounds on October 7, 1862.

He was presented this Colt , by the Engine Company, when he enlisted.

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