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

SN 9165. 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 were made 1862 all for government contract. This gun has weak but discernible inspector’s cartouche on left grip and sub-inspector letters found on most metal parts. Internally, one grip has initials “RWB”, possibly of soldier and externally on left grip “RB”. This gun saw honest use but is still functional, well marked with light muzzle wear. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, all matching, SNs found on bbl, cylinder, frame and penciled inside each grip. Gun has an overall dark grey/plum patina with traces of finish especially in protected areas. Well fit grips with moderate edge wear and chipped toes. Mechanically functional with well defined bore. 52332-30 JS (1,250-1,500) – Lot 3174

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
	3174	$1,265.00	RARE MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON MODEL 1861 “OLD ARMY” PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 9165. 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 were made 1862 all for government contract. This gun has weak but discernible inspector’s cartouche on left grip and sub-inspector letters found on most metal parts. Internally, one grip has initials “RWB”, possibly of soldier and externally on left grip “RB”. This gun saw honest use but is still functional, well marked with light muzzle wear. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, all matching, SNs found on bbl, cylinder, frame and penciled inside each grip. Gun has an overall dark grey/plum patina with traces of finish especially in protected areas. Well fit grips with moderate edge wear and chipped toes. Mechanically functional with well defined bore. 52332-30 JS (1,250-1,500) – Lot 3174 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.