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M 1858 Remington New Model Army percussion .44 cal revolver. Great bore, a shooter.
Guns International #: 100681802 Seller's Inventory #: 77
Category: Remington Pistols - Antique - Military Pistols - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: ChrisJJJP
Member Since: 10/23/15
First Name: Christian
Last Name: Perlmutter
State: Massachusetts
Zip: 02740
Country: United States
Phone: 774 417 3156
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 41
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
I pack very carefully and have never had a gun broken or damaged in shipping. Will be glad to ship per your wishes, as long as it does not seem risky.
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers check, Postal Money Order
Description:
Remington New Army percussion Civil War .44 cal revolver a shooter, Exc bore. This was used by a re-enactor who fired it regularly. It has the best bore I’ve seen on a civil war gun. Bore is 10 on a scale of 10, like a new gun. It’s a odd ball Remington because it has a brass frame. Some people have suggested it was a prototype or something. I know there were Italian repros made with brass frames, but if you have ever tried to fit a part from a repro onto an antique gun, it doesn’t work. And the frame has no markings, fits perfectly and is patina’d the exact same as the brass trigger guard. The Italian firm Pietta made a Remington New Army repro about 20 years ago; not sure if it had a brass frame. Crumton & Bates note in “Percussion Revolvers” (p. 121) that to fire their Pietta the frame had to be “opened up” (machined) so it would work properly. Uberti of course makes a brass frame repro New Army. It is possible, even likely, that someone machined a (likely Pietta) repro frame (as this frame has been around at least long enough to develop some degree of patina). I am not sure why someone would go to all that trouble when there are plenty of pitted antique Remington frames and Remington parts available (which though pitted on the outside, are usually fine on the inside), but people do odd things. Also if you take grips off, the right frame bottom has the same serial number as the barrel, 1367. (I know serial numbers can be faked, but why put a serial number on a brass frame when even the casual reader of Flayderman’s Guide knows the Remingtons had iron frames.) The grips have been refinished and may not be the original grips for this gun. They are a tad too long and Remington grips were hand finished to fit perfectly. The barrel has been cleaned at some point, especially the top flat, but the Remington address and 1858 patent line are very legible, and they weren’t stamped deep, like a Colt. Loading lever and cylinder are an old gray patina. Nipples are fine. Action is very tight and good. I never bothered to do any research on this gun; some people said I should send photos to the Remington Collectors Society; but I need the money. But if you want a great shooter, this is your gun and I am selling it as a reenactor/shooter and have priced it accordingly. I accept Paypal, bank checks and money orders. Thanks for looking.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: E Remington & Sons, Illion, NY
Model: New Model Army (1858 patent date)
Serial Number: 1367
Caliber Info: .44
Bore: standard rifling
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: N/A
Condition: VG+
Metal Condition: VG +
Wood Condition: Fine (refinished)
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 1
Barrel Type: Octagonal
Action: Single Action
Triggers: 1
Weight: 2.8 lbs
Sights: Factory
Manufacture Date: 1860s
Item Location: Massachusetts