Remington New Model Army Revolver in Modern Display Case
American Civil War
.44. 8" barrel length. SN: 75705. Blued metal finish mounting smooth walnut grip panels, brass triggerguard, octagonal barrel, and fitted with topstrap notch and replaced mortised front blade sights. Single action six-shot percussion revolver with folding loading lever and martial markings. Inspection marks include A and H initials to cylinder with H to right barrel, A to triggerguard, J on left loading lever, and W to the left frame behind recoil shield. Left grip panel displays the boxed BH cartouche for inspector Benjamin Hannis. Standard barrel marking reads PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEW YORK. U.S.A./NEW-MODEL. Serial numbers match on the barrel and frame. Base of the grips hand engraved with the initials LK of a former owner with further L.K to the right panel. Item comes in a modern walnut display case with glass lid and purple felt lining. Included in the case are a .36 caliber bullet mold, modern artificially aged powder flask and a tin of caps by Fiocci.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.