GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SCARCE MARTIAL REMINGTON 1861 NAVY .36 CAL REVOLVER. REMINGTON 1861 NAVY 15269 36 Cal. 36. 7-3/8" oct bbl. Blue finish, pinched post front sight and usual 2-line address "PATENTED DEC. 17 1861/MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION, NY". Early production with Beals type frame, concealed bbl threads. Channel cut along top of loading lever. Though approx 7,000-8,000 of this model was made for the US government orders in 1862, survival of these guns in orig configuration are scarce. This example is in fine condition overall retaining much of its orig finish and bright inspector's cartouche. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine condition with a significant amount of orig blue on cyl, bbl, lever, protected areas on frame. Majority of orig case colors on hammer. Some minor pitting on front of hammer. Orig wood grips have some dings and handling marks, strong cartouche. All markings clear, including sub inspector's marks on left side of frame and bbl, cyl. Some dings in metal on top rear edge of frame. Bore is bright with sharp rifling, several moderate pits toward muzzle. No visible SN on cylinder. Mechanics are fine. 52332-4 GER (3,500-4,500)