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3170
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$2,070.00
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FINE CIVIL WAR REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER, WITH NEW JERSEY SURCHARGE.SN 71619. Cal. 44. This was the second largest production of Army revolvers during the Civil War. Standard configuration with 8″ bbl stamped on top bbl flat “PATENTED SEPT. 14 1858 / E REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. NEW YORK. U.S.A. / NEW-MODEL”. These guns generally saw hard use and nice “as found” examples are scarce such as this. “NJ” surcharge is found on left bbl flat and frame. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine overall. Matching SN found on bbl, frame and grips, cylinder not numbered though color matches overall condition of gun. Metal overall is grungy plum/blue with about 80% bright orig finish found on bbl and cylinder. Grips are well fit with no discernible cartouche and old varnish, chipped at both inside toes. “LEYS” scratched on buttstrap. Mechanically crisp with fine bright bore. 52332-31 JS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3170
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. |