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1341
$2,587.50

SCARCE REMINGTON NEW MODEL SINGLE ACTION BELT REVOLVER WITH 5-1/2″ BARREL AND ROSEWOOD GRIPS.

SN 1255. Cal. 36. 5-1/2″ bbl, full blue finish, 2-pc rosewood grips. Plain brass trigger guard. Bbl is marked on top flat with 3-line Remington patent address and model mark. Bottom flat of bbl has SN struck. SN also struck on inside left grip frame. Inspector mark “H” is stamped on rear face of cyl. There is an “N” stamped on bbl in front of lever latch. Complete SN is also written in pencil on inside of each grip. Butt has a collector’s label covered by tape. PROVENANCE: Fritz Baehr lifetime collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 60% bright blue finish with balance drifting to smooth plum patina. Bbl markings are sharp. Bore is bright. Frame retains 10% bright blue finish in protected areas with balance drifting to a smooth plump/blue patina. Markings are sharp. Trigger guard shows no evidence of silver-plate remaining. Hammer retains generous amount of case color finish. Trigger also retains most of the blue finish. Cyl shows 80% bright blue finish with some erosion on face and rear, and a slight drag mark between bolt stops. Grips are fine and retain most of their piano varnish finish with a few handling marks overall. There are 2 notches cut in top of right grip. Mechanics are crisp. Here’s your opportunity to purchase a rare Remington Belt Model revolver in a scarce bbl length with rosewood grips from a renowned Remington collection, one of only 2500-3000 made. 53096-4 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1341


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018
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