RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1861 OLD MODEL NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1861 OLD MODEL NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 15249. Cal. 36. Martially marked with 7-3/8″ octagon bbl, dovetail German silver cone front sight with usual two line marking on the top flat. Two piece walnut grips with a crisp “CGC” cartouche on the left side. There are smaller inspector initials on the various parts. The rammer handle has the distinctive slot on the top and has double wing cylinder pin. Only about 7,000 of these rare revolvers were made in 1862 to fill military orders. Most were issued during the Civil War and rarely are found with much original finish. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except the cylinder which is unnumbered. The bbl retains 90-92% glossy original blue with a spot of rust by the front sight and some light flaking on the right side. The frame retains 30-40% original blue with the balance having flaked to a medium patina, not from wear. The cylinder retains 75-80% glossy original blue and shows very little wear, maybe unfired. Grips are fine with light nicks and scratches and retain most of their original factory oiled finished. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-31903 CATALOG279 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1321	$6,325.00	RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1861 OLD MODEL NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 15249. Cal. 36. Martially marked with 7-3/8″ octagon bbl, dovetail German silver cone front sight with usual two line marking on the top flat. Two piece walnut grips with a crisp “CGC” cartouche on the left side. There are smaller inspector initials on the various parts. The rammer handle has the distinctive slot on the top and has double wing cylinder pin. Only about 7,000 of these rare revolvers were made in 1862 to fill military orders. Most were issued during the Civil War and rarely are found with much original finish. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except the cylinder which is unnumbered. The bbl retains 90-92% glossy original blue with a spot of rust by the front sight and some light flaking on the right side. The frame retains 30-40% original blue with the balance having flaked to a medium patina, not from wear. The cylinder retains 75-80% glossy original blue and shows very little wear, maybe unfired. Grips are fine with light nicks and scratches and retain most of their original factory oiled finished. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-31903 CATALOG279 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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