GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
RARE REMINGTON NEW MODEL SINGLE ACTION BELT REVOLVER WITH 5-13/16" BARREL.REMINGTONNEW MODEL SA BELT10022365-1/2Cal. 36. 5-13/16" bbl, full blue finish with silver-plated brass trigger guard, 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl shows 3-line Remington patent address and model designation rolled on top flat. SN is marked on bottom flat of bbl under lever and on the inside of left grip frame. SN also written in pencil on inside of each grip. A "B" is stamped on frame on left side next to hammer. Cyl has an illegible stamp on rear face. A collector's inventory number is on butt in white ink over plastic tape. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 80% bright blue finish with high-point wear and some fading toward muzzle. Bbl marking is sharp. Bore's bright. Lever retains 70% blue finish. Frame shows 50% bright blue finish with balance drifting to a plum/blue patina with some light flaking. Brass trigger guard shows generous traces of silver-plating. Hammer shows generous traces of case color. Trigger has hints of blue remaining. Cyl retains 60% bright blue, blending with blue/brown patina toward front and a drag mark between bolt stops. All markings are sharp and clear. Mechanics are crisp. Grips are very good retaining most of varnish finish and show some handling marks and small dents overall. A very nice example of a rare Remington revolver with an estimated production between 2500 - 3000 units from a well known collection. 53096-5 TEP (2,500-3,750)