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1339
$4,025.00

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER ISSUED TO THE NEW JERSEY STATE MILITIA.

SN 71392. Cal. 44. 8″ bbl, full blue finish, brass trigger guard, straight grain American walnut grips. Bbl shows standard 3-line Remington patent address and model designation rolled on top. Bottom of bbl has SN struck under lever. “J” is stamped in front of lever latch. “NJ” appears at breech on left side. Right side shows “E” at breech of bbl and on frame adjacent to bbl mark. “NJ” is also stamped on left side of frame. SN appears on inside of grip frame and written in pencil on inside of each grip. Cyl has “E” stamped on forward periphery. “B” is stamped on left rear flat of trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80% of the somewhat dull blue finish with some high-point and muzzle wear. Bore is frosty. Markings are clear and sharp. Loading lever also retains most of the blue finish. Frame shows 80% somewhat dulling blue finish with some erosion at rear sight channel. Trigger guard is a mustard brown patina. All frame markings are sharp and clear. Hammer shows most of the muted case color finish. Trigger also retains most of the orig blue. Grips are very good and retain a considerable amount of varnish finish with a couple of sharp dents on both sides and on bottom of right grip. Mechanics are crisp. An opportunity to purchase a seldom seen Remington New Model Army revolver issued to the New Jersey State Militia. 53096-11 TEP (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1339


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018
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