GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
VERY FINE MARTIALLY MARKED CIVIL WAR REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY 90901 44 Cal. .44. Blue finish with 8″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight & 3-line address. "PATENTED SEPT. 14 1858 / REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEW YORK U.S.A. / NEW MODEL". Trigger guard is brass and it is mounted with 2-pc walnut grips and has a crisp, clear cartouche "BH" (Benjamin Hannis) on left side. Sub-inspector initials are found on most every part of gun. This is a nice example of one of the most popular Civil War cavalry side arms of the war. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all matching including grips, bbl and frame. Cyl is not SNd, but has matching proofs as found on other parts of revolver. Bbl, loading arm and frame retain about 80% glossy orig blue, small nicks and scratches with balance plum/grey. Cyl retains 60% orig blue with one large patch a grey/blue patina with staining. Hammer retains about 50% case color with balance white/grey with pitting. Front sight has restored blade top with braised copper, about 1/4", otherwise gun appears 100% orig and complete. Grips are sound, solid, well fit with crisp cartouche and inspector stamps with chip to right rear toe. Mechanics are crisp with shiny well defined bore. 50458-2 JS (3,000-4,000)