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 5743 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 was made 1861-1862 and almost all made for Army contracts. This gun has weak but discernible inspector's cartouche on left grip and sub-inspector letters found on most metal parts. Inside one grip is written in pencil "J.F. WOLESLAGLE". A quick internet search found a John Woleslagle from Clearfield County, PA who served from 1862-1864 in the 149th Regiment. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good overall, all matching SNs found on bbl, cylinder and frame. Metal is overall a mottled old cleaned grey with staining and pitting. Grips are well fit with moderate edge wear, with discernible "CGC" inspector's cartouche on left side. 52332-18 JS (1,500-1,800)