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Remington Rider Double Action Percussion Pocket Revolver

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Remington Rider Double Action Percussion Pocket Revolver
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One of the first double action revolvers made in quantity in the U.S., The distinctive features of the "mushroom style" cylinder, double action mechanism and straight trigger were the design of Joseph Rider of Newark, Ohio. Marked "MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION. N.Y. / RIDERS. PT. AUG. 17. 1858. MAY 3. 1859." on top barrel flat. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom barrel flat, bottom of the frame ahead of the trigger and on the inside of each grip panel. The trigger guard is German silver, while the remainder of the gun is blue. It has a cone front sight, frame notch rear sight and is fitted with checkered hard rubber grips.
BBL: 3 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 31 percussion
Finish: blue
Grips: hard rubber
Serial Number: 72
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 60% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The frame and cylinder show strong traces of the original blue finish, mainly in the protected areas, with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The trigger guard has a natural aged patina. With the exception of a small hole in the right panel, the grips are excellent with light handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine.