GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SCARCE MARTIAL REMINGTON 1861 NAVY .36 CAL REVOLVER. REMINGTON 1861 NAVY 15428 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. No visible SN on cyl. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection of Charles A. Lamb. The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl, frame and cyl retain matching gray/brown patina with about 20% bright blue finish retained especially in protected areas. Inspector marks and other markings are crisp and easily discerned though the first line of the bbl address was lightly struck. Stocks are sound and solid with minor dings and dents with bright and well struck inspector's cartouche on left side. Mechanics are crisp and the bore is crisp and bright. 52332-5 GER (2,500-3,500)