GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
SCARCE CIVIL WAR MARTIAL REMINGTON NAVY REVOLVER.REMINGTONNAVY1645736Cal. 36. Scarce gun in standard configuration with 7-1/2" oct bbl, pinched post front sight and 2-line address "PATENTED DEC. 17 1861 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS' ILION, NY". Approximately 7000-8000 of this gun were made for the US government in 1862, survival in orig configuration is scarce. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains about 20% thinning blue finish, balance of gun is grey with staining and pitting, traces of finish,all matching. Grips are sound with bright, "CGC" (C. G. Chandler) inspector's cartouche. Several scuffs, two hairline cracks and chip in left rear toe. Mechanically sound. 51202-2 JS (3,000-5,000)