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gyvel · July 16, 2011, 06:09 AM

I can't quite make out the inscription on the silver plate in the bottom of the butt, but it looks like a name along with a military unit and a date. The date looks like "1861," and, if that's the case, you may very well have a piece carried by a Confederate soldier or officer.

Apparently, Bitterlich entered into a partnership with a gent by the name of Legler in 1862 and made guns until 1867.

Another pistol made by "Bitterlich & Co." just sold on Rock Island Auction site for $7475.00. Yours apparently predates his association with Legler and is probably worth a considerable sum.

Maybe you could provide a better picture of the plaque?

July 16, 2011, 06:09 AM	#5
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	I can't quite make out the inscription on the silver plate in the bottom of the butt, but it looks like a name along with a military unit and a date. The date looks like "1861," and, if that's the case, you may very well have a piece carried by a Confederate soldier or officer. Apparently, Bitterlich entered into a partnership with a gent by the name of Legler in 1862 and made guns until 1867. Another pistol made by "Bitterlich & Co." just sold on Rock Island Auction site for $7475.00. Yours apparently predates his association with Legler and is probably worth a considerable sum. Maybe you could provide a better picture of the plaque? Last edited by gyvel; July 16, 2011 at 06:21 AM.