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2199
$5,175.00

RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 97757. Cal. 44 CF. Nickel finish with 8″ oct bbl, pinched blade front sight and 3-line “NEW MODEL” address. The recoil shields and front sides of frame are engraved with light foliate arabesque patterns with small foliate patterns on each side flat and top flat of bbl. Both sides of frame and top strap are engraved with a snake & dot pattern reminiscent of the Cuno Helfricht shop. Cylinder has five chambers with the “1855” patent date on the outside and is of the type used in factory conversions. Mounted with 2-pc walnut grips with matching serial number inside the right side. Left side of front strap and rammer are numbered “EE10”, apparently an assembly number. Some of the parts have small inspector initials. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, possibly unfired since conversion. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig, bright factory nickel with only a few small nicks & scratches. Grips are extremely fine with a few nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-37688 JR164 (4,000-6,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009
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