GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
RARE MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON MODEL 1861 "OLD ARMY" PERCUSSION REVOLVER. REMINGTON 1861 ARMY 1879 44 Cal. 44. Standard configuration with 8" oct bbl with partially discernible 2-line address "PATENT DEC 17 1861 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS' ILION. N.Y.". Only about 6,000 of this model were made under government contract in 1862. This gun has no discernible inspector's cartouche but sub-inspector's initials are found on many parts. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fair to good overall. Matching SN found on bbl and frame. Cylinder has obliterated SN, but same inspection letter "A" as bbl and frame. Gun has been heavily cleaned and buffed. Overall grey patina with pitting. Top of bbl shows file marks and partial bbl address. Left grip has about 1/3 portion at rear restored. Mechanics are sloppy, but functional with well defined bore. 52332-19 JS (850-1,250)