COLT NAVY REVOLVER ATTRIBUTED TO LT. COLONEL WALTER TAYLOR, LEE’S STAFF

Fall 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

October 30th, 31st, November 1st, & 2nd, 2025
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

COLT NAVY REVOLVER ATTRIBUTED TO LT. COLONEL WALTER TAYLOR, LEE’S STAFF

01-26988
Cal. 36
S# 40012

This is a fine London Colt model 1851 Navy revolver impeccably inscribed “Col. W. H. Taylor”. Nick Penachio who had a magnificent collection of inscribed Colts, believed this to have belonged to Robert E Lee’s well known aide Walter H. Taylor who held rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

PROVENANCE: Nicholas A. Penachio (1936-2011) collection; Nick Penachio, Jr collection.

STATUS: ANTIQUE