FINE REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 91242. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight & brass trigger guard. Mounted with 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a crisp “BH” (Maj. Benjamin Huger), cartouche and there are various inspector initials on the several different parts. SN was observed on bottom of bbl and left side of butt strap under grip. These revolvers were procured for the Union Army during the Civil War in large quantities and generally saw hard service throughout the war and later on the frontier in the Indian Wars after they were sold as surplus, and again returned to the Frontier in Civilian Service. They were extremely popular with their solid frame and ease of changing cylinders. A soldier or frontiersman could carry a couple of extra pre-loaded cyls and in a difficulty, once the orig cyl was emptied, could very quickly exchange cyls and resume firing. This model revolver was one of Colt’s stiffest competitors. It is recorded that William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody carried one of these revolvers during his buffalo hunting days from the mid-1860s into the early 1870s and is quoted as saying “It never failed me.” CONDITION: Very fine, probably unfired. Bbl retains about 75% glossy orig blue with the majority of the loss areas on top side flat & side flat, which are flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Rammer handle is also partially flaked to a medium patina. Frame & grip frame retain 92-93% glossy orig blue with some light surface freckling and minor flaking. Trigger guard is a dark mustard patina. Cylinder retains about 85% glossy orig blue with two areas of finish loss on opposite sides, probably from being stored in a holster. All six chambers retain virtually all of their orig factory blue and are undoubtedly unfired. This is a fine & exceptional Remington. Grips have a ding in left edge and a few scattered, very minor nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42561 JR48 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2152	$4,600.00	FINE REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 91242. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight & brass trigger guard. Mounted with 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a crisp “BH” (Maj. Benjamin Huger), cartouche and there are various inspector initials on the several different parts. SN was observed on bottom of bbl and left side of butt strap under grip. These revolvers were procured for the Union Army during the Civil War in large quantities and generally saw hard service throughout the war and later on the frontier in the Indian Wars after they were sold as surplus, and again returned to the Frontier in Civilian Service. They were extremely popular with their solid frame and ease of changing cylinders. A soldier or frontiersman could carry a couple of extra pre-loaded cyls and in a difficulty, once the orig cyl was emptied, could very quickly exchange cyls and resume firing. This model revolver was one of Colt’s stiffest competitors. It is recorded that William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody carried one of these revolvers during his buffalo hunting days from the mid-1860s into the early 1870s and is quoted as saying “It never failed me.” CONDITION: Very fine, probably unfired. Bbl retains about 75% glossy orig blue with the majority of the loss areas on top side flat & side flat, which are flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Rammer handle is also partially flaked to a medium patina. Frame & grip frame retain 92-93% glossy orig blue with some light surface freckling and minor flaking. Trigger guard is a dark mustard patina. Cylinder retains about 85% glossy orig blue with two areas of finish loss on opposite sides, probably from being stored in a holster. All six chambers retain virtually all of their orig factory blue and are undoubtedly unfired. This is a fine & exceptional Remington. Grips have a ding in left edge and a few scattered, very minor nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42561 JR48 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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