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Fine Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Fine Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500
Manufactured from 1863 to 1875, the New Model Army Civilian revolver represented the last of Remington's 44 caliber percussion revolvers with a total of 132,000 produced. The top barrel flat is marked "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E.REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. NEW YORK. U.S.A/NEW-MODEL". The matching serial number is marked on the left side of the frame under the grip and on the bottom barrel flat and there is a "K" on the left rear of the trigger guard. Pinched front sight and grooved top strap for the rear sight. Blue finish with casehardened hammer and silver plated brass trigger guard, and fitted with smooth varnished walnut grips. Complete with a floral patterned powder flask and a glass liquid flask, leather wrapped on the upper half and a slide on metal sleeve on the lower half.
BBL: 8 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 44 percussion
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 143762
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 60% original blue finish with scattered flaking and thinning, areas of smooth gray patina and edge wear. The trigger guard retains most of the original silver plating, some of which has darkened with age, and there is an aged patina on the exposed brass. The grips are excellent with 98% original varnish remaining, showing some very minor lower edge wear, and a few minor dents and dings. The barrel markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The flasks are good with an aged patina on the powder flask and a few scuffs in the leather and some corrosion on the lower portion of the liquor flask.