GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL POLICE REVOLVER CARTRIDGE CONVERSION FULL NICKEL PLATE WITH TWO PIECE IVORY GRIPS. REMINGTON NEW MODEL POLICE CONVERSION 14938 38RF IVORY Cal. 38RF. 4-1/2" bbl. Full nickle finish with 2-pc ivory grips. Revolver is engraved on frame, cyl, and trigger guard bow, with a simple vine pattern in the New York style. Bbl shows correct 3-line Remington mark. SN is stamped on bottom flat of bbl. Assembly no. "8" is stamped on bottom flat of bbl and on bottom of cyl pin. SN is stamped on left side of grip strap under grip. Assembly no. "8" is to the rear. Rear face of cyl and conversion ring is stamped "1552". CONDITION: Very good, as re-nickled after conversion and engraving. Bbl address is sharp, but slightly polished. Front-sight is full-sized. Bore is frosty with visible rifling. Bbl retains 90% nickel finish. Frame retains 50-60% nickel finish overall. Engraving is sharp. Hammer and trigger both show generous traces of fire-blue finish. Cyl retains 80% somewhat dull nickle finish, with staining on the forward face and sharp engraving. Ivory grips are very good with no missing pieces. 83 is written in pencil on inside of right grip. A nice example of an engraved Remington New Model Police revolver, converted in the 1870's. 51015-7 TEP (2,000-4,000)