RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 118088. Cal. 44. Nickel finish with 8” oct bbl, pinched post front sight and usual 3-line address. Mounted with fine, smooth 2-pc ivory grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Revolver is engraved by L.D. Nimscke with about 60 % coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Engraving patterns extend over the side and top side flats of the bbl, down the backstrap with geometric patterns on the buttstrap and extremely fine detailed hunter’s star on the trigger bow. Cylinder has full circumference engraving in matching patterns. Rammer and lever are modern replacements with light engraving patterns. Although the new model Army was produced in large quantities during the Civil War, very few were plated or engraved, they usually saw hard service and are rarely found with high orig finish today. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 60-70% orig nickel with strong grip frame. Hammer, rammer handle and cylinder are bright metal. Grips are extremely fine with good edges, a few age lines and show a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with good shine and scattered light pitting. 4-49713 JR28 (4,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2181	$16,100.00	RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 118088. Cal. 44. Nickel finish with 8” oct bbl, pinched post front sight and usual 3-line address. Mounted with fine, smooth 2-pc ivory grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Revolver is engraved by L.D. Nimscke with about 60 % coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Engraving patterns extend over the side and top side flats of the bbl, down the backstrap with geometric patterns on the buttstrap and extremely fine detailed hunter’s star on the trigger bow. Cylinder has full circumference engraving in matching patterns. Rammer and lever are modern replacements with light engraving patterns. Although the new model Army was produced in large quantities during the Civil War, very few were plated or engraved, they usually saw hard service and are rarely found with high orig finish today. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 60-70% orig nickel with strong grip frame. Hammer, rammer handle and cylinder are bright metal. Grips are extremely fine with good edges, a few age lines and show a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with good shine and scattered light pitting. 4-49713 JR28 (4,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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