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. BEALS 1861 ARMY 9165 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 all for government contract. This gun has weak but discernible inspector's cartouche on left grip and sub-inspector letters found on most metal parts. Internally, one grip has initials "RWB", possibly of soldier and externally on left grip "RB". This gun saw honest use but is still functional, well marked with light muzzle wear. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, all matching, SNs found on bbl, cylinder, frame and penciled inside each grip. Gun has an overall dark grey/plum patina with traces of finish especially in protected areas. Well fit grips with moderate edge wear and chipped toes. Mechanically functional with well defined bore. 52332-30 JS (1,250-1,500)