July 13-15, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2021
Remington New Model Army single action revolver. Made circa 1864. Top of the barrel is marked "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E.REMINGTON & SONS.ILION NEW YORK .U.S.A./NEW-MODEL" A few inspector letter stamps on the metal components. No visible inspector cartouches on the grips. Barrel serial number and serial number on the butt of the frame are matching. Octagon barrel with brass blade front sight and u-notch cut out frame. Original finish on the metal components forming a heavy brown patina. Brass trigger guard. Oil finished walnut grips. CONDITION: Metal retains little of its original finish, having formed a heavy gray and brown patina. Grips are very good with light handling marks and scratches. Bore is heavily frosted, with minor pitting near the chamber. Good overall rifling retained. Gun is mechanically inoperable, as the cylinder will not turn. Will need heavy adjustment in order to operate correctly. JWA