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Remington .44 New Model Army Revolver
Guns International #: 100629324 Seller's Inventory #: 1848
Category: Antique Revolvers - Percussion - Civil War Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Brent Wilburn
Company: Antique Arms, Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/15
First Name: Brent
Last Name: Wilburn
State: Georgia
Zip: 30052
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 471-1432
Phone2: (678) 471-1432
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Number of Active Listings: 36
Total Number of Listings: 580
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Certified Check
Description:
This is a very strong New Model Army from with martial markings from the Civil War. Standard .44 caliber with 8" octagon barrel. These sturdy revolvers were used quite extensively by Union cavalry regiments. While they lacked the balance and aesthetics of the Colt Model 1860 Army, the Remington New Army did have a couple of advantages. It had a frame that enclosed the cylinder with a top strap, the barrel was threaded directly into the frame, and the cylinder could be easily removed without having to hammer out a wedge in order to removing the barrel assembly. The resulting advantages over the Colt was that the Remington was stronger and easier to reload.
This one is in FINE++ to Excellent condition overall retaining 75-80% BRIGHT original blue with the balanced flaked. Excellent markings with various Union sub-inspector initials throughout. Great grips with a nice Union Inspector's cartouche and original oiled finish. The mechanics and bore are perfect. The serial number on this one is in the 88,000 range. The frame, grips, and barrel all match. While the cylinder matches the condition of the rest of the gun, it has a different number which is perplexing. However, this is not an uncommon occurrence on Remington New Army's from the Civil War. If it were in lesser condition, I'd say it was most likely a camp-fire swap but this one is too nice to have seen much action in the field. A few years ago we had an unfired example with a similar story only it had a mis-matched barrel number. Why would an unfired example need another barrel? One theory is that during the war, the factory was re-constituting New Armys previously rejected by the Government for various imperfections so that they could pass Inspection. That seems quite plausible but whatever the case, this Remington has been this way for 150+ years. We've seen a few in similar conditions for $3000-$3500 but will price it accordingly due to the mismatch.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: New Model Army
Caliber Info: 44
Metal Condition: FINE++ to EXC
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 8
Stock: Walnut
Finish: Blued
Manufacture Date: Circa 1864