Guns International #: 102512568
Seller's Inventory #: 233806
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Guns International #: 102512568
Category - Civil War Revolvers
- Remington Revolvers - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone:
(314) 707-7373
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314-707-7373
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CIVIL WAR Era Antique REMINGTON “Improved” RIDER POCKET MODEL DA Revolver
.32 Caliber RF Factory Conversion from Percussion
Description: CIVIL WAR Era Antique REMINGTON “Improved” RIDER POCKET MODEL DA Revolver .32 Caliber RF Factory Conversion from Percussion Here we present a Civil War era Remington-Rider Pocket Model Double Action Revolver, made circa 1860-1873. Around 2,000 were manufactured originally as percussion revolvers between these years and then as factory “improved” cartridge versions after 1873. This nickel plated revolver is a 5-shot, chambered for the .32 rimfire cartridge. The first ones produced in 1860 were black powder and had a “mushroom” cylinder for the percussion caps. Then, sometime around 1863, Remington took some of them in and converted them to cartridge. Remington’s new approach to the conversion of its percussion revolvers was considerably more diverse than Colt. Remington’s new conversions utilized a conversion method that made use of a two piece cylinder. This required cutting off the back portion of the cylinder below the percussion nipples, drilling the chambers completely through and counter-boring the back of the cylinder to accommodate the cartridge rims. A cylinder cap, with ratchets to engage the hand and openings to allow the hammer to strike the cartridge rim, completed the conversion. Fortunately, the design of the Remington hammer required only slight modification in order to work with the two-piece cylinders, and it would still work with the percussion cylinder. By simply replacing the old cylinder, the gun could be used as a conventional cap-and-ball revolver, which proved fairly handy on the frontier where a box of cartridges couldn’t always be found! The Remington revolvers were available with both cylinders, again making the Remington a more versatile model than a comparable Colt pocket pistol. The way to tell if the gun was released from the factory as a .32 rimfire, or if it was a conversion would be by inspecting the cylinder. If there was a capping groove on the right side, it was originally released as a percussion revolver as the later models made for cartridges, lack this groove. The overall condition is excellent. Bright, original nickel finish. Robust action. The bore is dim, but remains in good shape. Numbers match. Both grips are fine with less than average wear. Markings are legible. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 2-3/8 inches. Caliber: .32 Rimfire Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1500 #233806 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102512568
Seller's Inventory #: 233806
Guns International #: 102512568
Seller's Inventory #: 233806