NICE 1870s Antique REMINGTON “New Model” POLICE .38 RF CONVERSION Revolver Factory Converted to .38 Rimfire Cartridge

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NICE 1870s Antique REMINGTON “New Model” POLICE .38 RF CONVERSION Revolver

Factory Converted to .38 Rimfire Cartridge

Here we present an antique Remington New Model Police Cartridge Conversion Revolver, made circa 1865 to 1873 in Ilion, New York. It would have started out life as a .36 caliber percussion revolver prior to conversion. This sidearm, scaled down from the Remington Navy and Belt models, was one of some 18,000 factory alterations from percussion to metallic rimfire cartridge.

Designed to compete with the Colt Model 1862 Police sidearm and the Pocket Navy revolvers, this .38 caliber rimfire, five-shot two-piece cylinder is fitted with a special plate on the front shoulder. This would have been a nice, unobtrusively sized revolver to carry in a holster. With 5 rounds of .38 rimfire, one could get themselves out of most scrapes. This revolver would have been modified to accept metallic cartridges near the expiration of the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent, which prevented other companies from using the bored through cylinder until 1869.

The overall condition is very fine. Bright, original nickel finish. Excellent action. The bore is in goo shape for its age with a lightly frosted appearance and sharp rifling. Good, solid grips with average handling wear. Sharp markings.

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Barrel is 4-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .38 Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2200

#250209
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,200.00
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