E. Remington & Sons Rider Patent New Model Double Action New Model Metallic Cartridge Conversion Belt Revolver with Pearl Grips .38RF

Description:
A highly desirable Civil War–era Remington collectible, this Rider Double Action New Model Belt Revolver stands out as a scarce factory metallic-cartridge conversion—an advanced and sought-after sidearm from the peak years of westward expansion.

• Manufactured by Remington from 1863 to 1873
• Estimated original production of only 3,000 to 5,000 Rider Double Action New Model Belt Revolvers
• Far fewer were factory converted for use with metallic cartridges, making this example especially collectible
• Factory cartridge-conversion revolver, representing one of the most technologically advanced handgun designs of its period
• Historically significant configuration associated with the middle decades of American westward expansion
• Remington revolvers of this type—especially double-action examples—would have been highly valued in the American West for:
  • Rugged, dependable construction
  • Faster firing capability compared with many earlier revolvers
  • Advanced metallic-cartridge use for the era
• Standard three-line patent, address, and model marking located on the top flat of the barrel
• Matching serial number appears in multiple locations, an important collector feature:
  • Left side of the grip frame
  • Trigger guard tang
  • Bottom of the barrel
  • Hand-marked in blue ink inside both grip panels
• Conversion number “4” is also consistently marked in multiple locations:
  • Left side of the grip frame
  • Trigger guard tang
  • Bottom of the barrel
  • Rear face of the conversion plate on the cylinder, along with “1010”
  • Hand-marked in black pencil inside both grip panels
• Equipped with a blade front sight
• Frame-top groove rear sight
• Fitted with a pair of very attractive smooth pearl grips, adding strong visual appeal and collector desirability
• An excellent choice for collectors focused on:
  • Early Remington revolvers
  • Factory cartridge conversions
  • Double-action frontier-era sidearms
  • Scarce American West firearms
  • Historically important transitional revolver technology

Condition

Excellent, retains 98% of the factory nickel finish with some scattered light handling marks and a few patches of very light spotting. 80% of the factory nitre blue remains on the screw heads. The grips are also excellent with a couple light chips near the heel of the right panel and otherwise only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. One would search a very long time to find a finer example of a factory cartridge conversion Remington-Rider double action New Model Belt revolver!

Handgun Caliber: .38 Rimfire
Manufacturer: E. Remington & Sons
Model: New Model Belt
Serial Number: 5320
Barrel Length: 6 1/2 inch octagon
Condition: The bore is bright with some very light streaking and crisp rifling.

Price: $6,499.99