REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 68681. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight and 3-line address. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a crisp clear cartouche and there are inspector initials on various metal parts. Cyl retains most of its orig blue in the chambers with strong blue still in the bore and nipples are crisp & clean with no sign of oxidation, indicating that it is probably unfired. The Remington New Model Army revolvers were extremely popular throughout the duration of the Civil War and later on the American frontier with both the military in the Indian Wars and the civilian population. Given their hard frontier use with limited or nonexistent maintenance, it is rare indeed to find one in this, probably, unfired condition. PROVENANCE: E.J. “Ted” Bell Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 85% thinning orig blue with some scattered spots of rust, strong & bright on bottom three flats and right side flat with the top three flats somewhat thinned. Frame retains about 90% strong orig blue, slightly thinned on top strap, flaked to a light patina over the top & bottom of bbl lug. Front & back straps are also lightly flaked with the loss areas a medium patina. Brass trigger guard has crisp sharp edges with a medium mustard patina. Cyl retains most of an old professionally restored finish over fine pitting. At the end of the Civil War, Remington advertised having for sale both new Model Army & Navy revolvers “Refurbished as New”. This is likely one such example. Grips are crisp with light handling & storage marks and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-41712 JR231 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2321	$4,025.00	REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 68681. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight and 3-line address. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a crisp clear cartouche and there are inspector initials on various metal parts. Cyl retains most of its orig blue in the chambers with strong blue still in the bore and nipples are crisp & clean with no sign of oxidation, indicating that it is probably unfired. The Remington New Model Army revolvers were extremely popular throughout the duration of the Civil War and later on the American frontier with both the military in the Indian Wars and the civilian population. Given their hard frontier use with limited or nonexistent maintenance, it is rare indeed to find one in this, probably, unfired condition. PROVENANCE: E.J. “Ted” Bell Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 85% thinning orig blue with some scattered spots of rust, strong & bright on bottom three flats and right side flat with the top three flats somewhat thinned. Frame retains about 90% strong orig blue, slightly thinned on top strap, flaked to a light patina over the top & bottom of bbl lug. Front & back straps are also lightly flaked with the loss areas a medium patina. Brass trigger guard has crisp sharp edges with a medium mustard patina. Cyl retains most of an old professionally restored finish over fine pitting. At the end of the Civil War, Remington advertised having for sale both new Model Army & Navy revolvers “Refurbished as New”. This is likely one such example. Grips are crisp with light handling & storage marks and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-41712 JR231 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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