63

Remington New Model Army Perc. Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD
Remington New Model Army Perc. Revolver
Please read the terms and conditions carefully in regards to shipping and payment. Please contact us before the auction if you have any questions.
Civil War Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver, #101170, .44 cal., 8'' octagonal barrel with screw-in blade front sight marked on top flat ''Patented Sept. 14, 1858/E. Remington & Sons Ilion, New York U.S.A./New-Model'', and ''D'' and ''B'' on side flats adjacent to frame; solid frame with long sighting groove on topstrap and integral gripstraps marked ''B'' on both sides at barrel threads, ''W'' at left hammer screw and serial number under left grip; plain 6-shot round cylinder; brass triggerguard is marked ''D'' at front screw; two-piece oil-stained walnut grips with a rectangular military inspector's cartouche at left side and small ''D''s at each side on butt. Mfg'd ca. 1863-75, originally with full blued finish and case hardened hammer. Condition is very good+. Barrel, lever, frame and straps retain approx. 50% blue (dark and glossy at frame sides), cylinder a smooth gunmetal gray-brown, hammer showing mottled case colors. Grips are smooth with only minor wear and marks and small chips out at right side. Action is strong and smooth; bore is mostly shiny with deep rifling. The last Remington .44 cal. percussion revolver, the New Model Army was a favorite of Union troops and of Buffalo Bill Cody, who stated ''It never failed me.'' Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)