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2387
$4,600.00

REMINGTON MODEL 1871 ARMY ROLLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT PISTOL SN 1830. Cal. 50 CF. Fine single shot pistol with 8” rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight with sighting notch in flange of breech block. It has usual markings on frame and a 1-pc walnut grip with flared butt having a clear “CRS” cartouche on left side. The U.S. bought only 5000 of these marked pistols in 1871. Several thousand of these pistols were made in period 1872-1888. Many of these fine pistols were converted to other more shootable calibers for target pistols or converted into sgl shot rifles and few are left in orig configuration. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 70-75% orig blue with nicks & scratches and some light wrench marks over chamber area. Frame & trigger guard retain most of their orig faded case colors with grip straps gray patina. Stock & forearm are sound showing light handling wear with nicks & dings. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-31573 JR584 (1,500-2,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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