FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1858 NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1858 NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 92504. Cal. 44. Martially marked with blue finish, 8″ oct bbl, pinched blade front sight with 2-pc matching numbered walnut grips with crisp cartouche on left side. Frame & small parts have inspector initials. Cylinder is numbered “4354”. One of the most prolific & best liked revolvers during the Civil War with approx. 122,000 produced in period 1863-1875. It was very well accepted by the troops due to its strength & ease of changing cylinders, which is apparently what happened with this revolver. A cylinder was changed probably during an engagement & original was never reunited with revolver. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cylinder as noted. Bbl retains about 98% strong orig factory blue with minor sharp edge wear, a small ding & some light surface discoloration. Frame retains about 75% strong orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Grip frame retains a blue/brown patina. Grips are sound with one minor small gouge on left side & a couple of other light handling marks and retains most of its orig oil finish with crisp cartouche on left side. Cylinder retains traces of orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, a little used revolver. 4-35764 JR389 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2419	$2,875.00	FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1858 NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 92504. Cal. 44. Martially marked with blue finish, 8″ oct bbl, pinched blade front sight with 2-pc matching numbered walnut grips with crisp cartouche on left side. Frame & small parts have inspector initials. Cylinder is numbered “4354”. One of the most prolific & best liked revolvers during the Civil War with approx. 122,000 produced in period 1863-1875. It was very well accepted by the troops due to its strength & ease of changing cylinders, which is apparently what happened with this revolver. A cylinder was changed probably during an engagement & original was never reunited with revolver. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cylinder as noted. Bbl retains about 98% strong orig factory blue with minor sharp edge wear, a small ding & some light surface discoloration. Frame retains about 75% strong orig blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Grip frame retains a blue/brown patina. Grips are sound with one minor small gouge on left side & a couple of other light handling marks and retains most of its orig oil finish with crisp cartouche on left side. Cylinder retains traces of orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, a little used revolver. 4-35764 JR389 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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