HOLSTER, PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX, CARTRIDGES, & CONFEDERATE CURENCY ASSOCIATED WITH FRANCIS WASHBURN, 4TH MASS CAVALRY. Cal. 44, S# 110264. Standard configuration of the 2nd heaviest used Union revolver, 8" octagonal barrel with three line address, blue finish, oiled grips have inspector cartouche plus most metal parts have sub inspector initials. The military flap holster has indiscernible maker and has well protected this revolver which retains much of its original finish. The cartridge box is maker marked "J. CUMMINGS / SPRINGFIELD". There is an original pack of cartridges that has been opened with three perfect sleeved 1861 patented waterproof cartridges plus two additional cartridges of different manufacture. Consignor states everything in this lot belonged to Francis Washburn who was mortally wounded just before Appomattox. He states that Thomas Chamberlain, brother of Joshua Chamberlain and Washburn "studied the degree that the Confederate use of propaganda, on a daily basis, to promote the war effort. The Confederate notes with this consignment are examples of this; heroic military leader, the legendary Stonewall Jackson; the valiant military, South Striking Down Union, and Richmond, capital of the Confederacy". The notes included are souvenirs of this research, collected by Washburnl also a scarce 1861 $50 with George Washington's portrait and a scarce $500 bill with Stonewall Jacksons portrait, an 1861 Virginia Commonwealth Bank note also has George Washington's portrait. In addition to the report on all comprehensice propaganda, Thomas Chamerlain and Francis Washburn extensively studied the important role of women in the Confederacy. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: scarce 4th Mass Cavalry pamphlet compiled by William Arnold, Co. H "Closing Scenes of the War for the Maintenance of the Union, from Richmond to Appomattox". CONDITION: revolver is fine overall retaining much of its original finish, especially on frame, good crisp markings, matching serial numbers, fine action, bright shiny rifled bore. Holster & pistol cartridge box are very good, cartridges & pack are very good overall. Currency is good to very good overall. (01-25273/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.