Jefferson Davis revolver

[CowCavalry]

Up for auction is the Adams revolver Davis had at the time of his capture, anyone interested in bidding?

 

[Pollaco]

On another thread his LeMat was up for auction. How many revolvers did Davis have?

 

[CowCavalry]

On another thread his LeMat was up for auction. How many revolvers did Davis have?

I don't know, it depends on how high the bidding goes for these two..................;P

 

[Pollaco]

Wasn't Varina carrying his 1851 Navy Colt when they were captured? It wasn't on his person but it was present.

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

I think he carried a saddlebag full. There is Kerr revolver he supposedly gave to one of the Kentucky cavalrymen accompanying him when he fled Richmond, and the trooper, Capt. Given Campbell of the 15th Kentucky, engraved this onto the frame of this almost unused Kerr.
It used to be on display at the NRA Museum, and I am sure you can find info on line about it. It was offered at a national auction several years ago. I will put into this a photo from the NRA website; I think this is "fair use" of a photo and should be allowed to be posted here. In case not, here is a link to that NRA Blog about this Kerr:

History in a Handgun: Jefferson Davis and His Kerr Revolver

NRA Museums Senior Curator Doug Wicklund recalls the fascinating story of a Kerr revolver having belonged to Confederate President Jefferson Davis and its connection to Davis' failed getaway attempt in the twilight of the Civil War.

www.nrablog.com

 

[GwilymT]

Will any of the women's clothing he was wearing be auctioned as well?

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

Will any of the women's clothing he was wearing be auctioned as well?

Here's Teddy Roosevelt getting dressed for.....something or the other.

 

[Pollaco]

Will any of the women's clothing he was wearing be auctioned as well?

Even if you're joking about it, the myth is more than likely being prolonged by repeating it.I didn't think any mature adults still believed that "story" that the Northern Press "cooked up".

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

Even if you're joking about it, the myth is more than likely being prolonged by repeating it.I didn't think any mature adults still believed that "story" that the Northern Press "cooked up".

At the start of the War, the southern press enjoyed writing that Lincoln dressed as a woman on his way through Maryland to get to Washington, DC, and so it's a fitting bookend that at the end of the War, the northern press enjoyed distributing the same story about Davis.
Both the "bookends" are historic examples of "disinformation" campaigns!

 

[GwilymT]

Even if you're joking about it, the myth is more than likely being prolonged by repeating it.I didn't think any mature adults still believed that "story" that the Northern Press "cooked up".

It was a joke my man.

 

[Pollaco]

It was a joke my man.

I kind of had a hunch you were joking,I didn't think anyone still believed that "story". I didnt mean it to sound like criticism.Sorry if it sounded that way.

 

[Pollaco]

At the start of the War, the southern press enjoyed writing that Lincoln dressed as a woman on his way through Maryland to get to Washington, DC, and so it's a fitting bookend that at the end of the War, the northern press enjoyed distributing the same story about Davis.
Both the "bookends" are historic examples of "disinformation" campaigns!

Both (North and South) presses used alot of "exaggerations" back then, it seems. I suppose it was their way of boosting circulation. There certainly wasn't much fact checking going on.

 

[Lincoln56]

Both (North and South) presses used alot of "exaggerations" back then, it seems. I suppose it was their way of boosting circulation. There certainly wasn't much fact checking going on.

The more things change...... the more they stay the the same. Only difference is additional forms of communication in today's world.

 

[USS ALASKA]

Sirs, I've been reading this thread since it was posted...and today this popped up in my news feed. Fortuitous? The article includes a photograph of the 1865 lithograph of said crossdressing from the Library of Congress...

How a North Dakota family ended up with Confederate President Jefferson Davis' sword
https://www.inforum.com/news/the-va...h-confederate-president-jefferson-davis-sword

Funny old world,
USS ALASKA

 

[Pollaco]

Someone had a vivid imagination.

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

The more things change...... the more they stay the the same. Only difference is additional forms of communication in today's world.

I like your ID photo - easy to check your state of health by seeing if your nose is wet and cold, eh?

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

Someone had a vivid imagination.

Well, this soldier who brought back the sword and the story was buried in a Lutheran Church Cemetery, so it must be true, eh?

 

[Pollaco]

You can tell the paper double checked to get all the facts straight. I like the part about Davis heading for the coast to board a steamer for Europe. I'm guessing a cavalryman stole a sword and needed to make up a story. My beef is not with the papers, they were out to make a buck. It's the ones who still believe that myth that got me somewhat dismayed.

 

[CowCavalry]

You can tell the paper double checked to get all the facts straight. I like the part about Davis heading for the coast to board a steamer for Europe. I'm guessing a cavalryman stole a sword and needed to make up a story. My beef is not with the papers, they were out to make a buck. It's the ones who still believe that myth that got me somewhat dismayed.

"On May 10, 1965, They approached a creek near Confederate headquarters", hmm, seems legit.............

 

[Pollaco]

According to "eyewitnesses" Davis was supposedly caught as he ran toward the creek, not back to the creek where the tall waterwoman came from. Actually I dont even believe that, he ran for his horse didnt he? There is mention of a zealous Michigan cavalryman that "quickly apprehended Davis" but there is no mention of any Wisconsin cavalryman named Ranun. The only article of ladies clothing mentioned is his wife's raglan. Hardly a disguise like a hoop skirt and a wig. Actually hard to believe some parts of it.Some of it sounds made up by the Yankee cavalrymen who actually were there.Its not like a reporter happened to be along for the ride.