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Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver

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Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
serial #79525, .44 cal, 8'' octagon barrel with a partially bright about good bore showing some scattered areas of old pitting and oxidation with generally strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces retain about 40-50% original bright blue with the balance flaking and toning to gray-brown patina and showing some overall old oxidation, dings and a small spot of light pitting along the left side of the barrel. The triggerguard is a nice ocher patina, the hammer retains some wisps of smoky case-hardening and the barrel markings remain mostly crisp. The smooth walnut grips are pencil-numbered matching the frame and remain in very good plus condition with strong original oil finish, a few small scuffs and light dings, the left panel retaining a fine inspector cartouche. The triggerguard is matching the frame while the barrel and cylinder are mismatched numbered ''79238'' and ''0461'', respectively. These components have obviously been with the gun forever, probably installed at armorer level during the war. The action seems to function well mechanically with very good timing and lock-up. A very good example with a lot of character. (13A11738-PI2) {ANTIQUE} [John Micavich Collection] (700/900)