LOT OF 2 REMINGTON-RIDER DA NEW MODEL BELT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

LOT OF 2 REMINGTON-RIDER DA NEW MODEL BELT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. Cal. 36. 1) SN 18. Blue & silver finish with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, German silver front sight and 3-line address with single patent date of “SEPT 14 1858” and “NEW-MODEL” on third line. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips matching numbered to this revolver. 2) SN 3081. Blue finish with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, German silver front sight and 2-line address with “1858” and “1859” patent dates, without the “NEW MODEL” designation. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 3,000-5,000 of these scarce revolvers produced in the period 1863-1873. PROVENANCE: 1) Norm Flayderman 1988; 2) Eric Vaule 1982; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very fine. Bbl retains 85-90% glossy orig blue with some light cleaned areas and sharp edge wear; web of the rammer handle is also cleaned on right side with strong blue elsewhere; frame retains most of its orig silver plating with some fine pimpling and one cleaned spot on backstrap; cyl retains 75-80% thinning orig blue; grips are sound with a wonderful mellow ivory patina; mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 2) Fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a few fine scratches; frame retains strong blue in sheltered areas with balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina; rammer handle is also flaked to a medium patina; cyl retains about 85% strong orig blue; grips are sound with edge wear and usual handling & use nicks & scratches; mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45491 JR163 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1747	$8,050.00	LOT OF 2 REMINGTON-RIDER DA NEW MODEL BELT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. Cal. 36. 1) SN 18. Blue & silver finish with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, German silver front sight and 3-line address with single patent date of “SEPT 14 1858” and “NEW-MODEL” on third line. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips matching numbered to this revolver. 2) SN 3081. Blue finish with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, German silver front sight and 2-line address with “1858” and “1859” patent dates, without the “NEW MODEL” designation. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 3,000-5,000 of these scarce revolvers produced in the period 1863-1873. PROVENANCE: 1) Norm Flayderman 1988; 2) Eric Vaule 1982; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very fine. Bbl retains 85-90% glossy orig blue with some light cleaned areas and sharp edge wear; web of the rammer handle is also cleaned on right side with strong blue elsewhere; frame retains most of its orig silver plating with some fine pimpling and one cleaned spot on backstrap; cyl retains 75-80% thinning orig blue; grips are sound with a wonderful mellow ivory patina; mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 2) Fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a few fine scratches; frame retains strong blue in sheltered areas with balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina; rammer handle is also flaked to a medium patina; cyl retains about 85% strong orig blue; grips are sound with edge wear and usual handling & use nicks & scratches; mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45491 JR163 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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