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Remington New Model Army Revolver in Modern Display Case
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$1,100
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description

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.

Condition
Very Good. Bore is Frosty with some signs of light pitting throughout with brown patina and strong rifling. Metal finish retains some traces of blued finish at the edges with brown patina overall. Some light pitting near muzzle with some further mottled patina on the hammer. Cylinder displays some pitting at forward and rear edges with signs of polishing. Some further signs of abrasions visible overall. Grips worn with weak marking to left panel, and some scattered dents. Action shows good timing. Bullet mold has some scattered brown patina with further patina forming on flask. Some scattered light scratches overall.