RARE MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON MODEL 1861 “OLD ARMY” PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 5743. Cal. 44. Standard configuration with 8″ oct bbl, 2-line address “PATENT DEC 17 1861 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS’ ILION. N.Y.”. Only about 6,000 of this model was made 1861-1862 and almost all made for Army contracts. This gun has weak but discernible inspector’s cartouche on left grip and sub-inspector letters found on most metal parts. Inside one grip is written in pencil “J.F. WOLESLAGLE”. A quick internet search found a John Woleslagle from Clearfield County, PA who served from 1862-1864 in the 149th Regiment. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good overall, all matching SNs found on bbl, cylinder and frame. Metal is overall a mottled old cleaned grey with staining and pitting. Grips are well fit with moderate edge wear, with discernible “CGC” inspector’s cartouche on left side. 52332-18 JS (1,500-1,800) – Lot 3173

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3173	$1,265.00	RARE MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON MODEL 1861 “OLD ARMY” PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 5743. Cal. 44. Standard configuration with 8″ oct bbl, 2-line address “PATENT DEC 17 1861 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS’ ILION. N.Y.”. Only about 6,000 of this model was made 1861-1862 and almost all made for Army contracts. This gun has weak but discernible inspector’s cartouche on left grip and sub-inspector letters found on most metal parts. Inside one grip is written in pencil “J.F. WOLESLAGLE”. A quick internet search found a John Woleslagle from Clearfield County, PA who served from 1862-1864 in the 149th Regiment. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good overall, all matching SNs found on bbl, cylinder and frame. Metal is overall a mottled old cleaned grey with staining and pitting. Grips are well fit with moderate edge wear, with discernible “CGC” inspector’s cartouche on left side. 52332-18 JS (1,500-1,800) – Lot 3173 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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RARE MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON MODEL 1861 “OLD ARMY” PERCUSSION REVOLVER.