GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON MODEL 1861 "OLD ARMY" PERCUSSION REVOLVER. REMINGTON 1861 ARMY 2151 44 Cal. 44. Standard configuration with 8" oct bbl, 2-line address "PATENT DEC 17 1861 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS' ILION. N.Y.". Only about 6,000 of this model were made 1862 and all made for Army contracts. This gun has discernible inspector's cartouches on both stocks and sub-inspector letters found on most metal parts. This is a nice example with crisp markings and strong traces of orig finish. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching, SNs found on bbl, cylinder, frame and penciled inside each grip. Gun is an overall mottled grey/plum with staining and pitting. Strong areas of finish in protected areas on bbl. Markings crisp, grips well fit with light edge wear and tiny chips at toes. Mechanically functional with crisp rifled bore. 52332-25 JS (800-1,200)