SCARCE ENGRAVED REMINGTON DOUBLE ACTION BELT MODEL CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE ENGRAVED REMINGTON DOUBLE ACTION BELT MODEL CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 5497. Cal. 38 RF. Nickel finish with 6-1/2” oct bbl, half moon front sight and usual 3-line address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Revolver is very nicely engraved from the L.D. Nimscke shop with about 75% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame and top strap. Matching patterns and geometric patterns are engraved on the bbl, web with the rammer handle, backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved to match with panels over each chamber area with connecting chip engraved lines and a chip & dot border around the rear edge. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 3000-5000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1863-1873. Very few were engraved and of those very few remain with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 90-95% orig nickel with minor losses on the front & backstraps and frame. Cylinder is mostly cleaned metal patina. Grips are sound, showing moderate wear and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong, sharp bore with scattered light pitting. 4-49704 (12,000-18,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2179	$0.00	SCARCE ENGRAVED REMINGTON DOUBLE ACTION BELT MODEL CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 5497. Cal. 38 RF. Nickel finish with 6-1/2” oct bbl, half moon front sight and usual 3-line address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Revolver is very nicely engraved from the L.D. Nimscke shop with about 75% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame and top strap. Matching patterns and geometric patterns are engraved on the bbl, web with the rammer handle, backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved to match with panels over each chamber area with connecting chip engraved lines and a chip & dot border around the rear edge. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 3000-5000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1863-1873. Very few were engraved and of those very few remain with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 90-95% orig nickel with minor losses on the front & backstraps and frame. Cylinder is mostly cleaned metal patina. Grips are sound, showing moderate wear and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong, sharp bore with scattered light pitting. 4-49704 (12,000-18,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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