REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER WITH MASON PATENT EXTRACTING SYSTEM.

REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER WITH MASON PATENT EXTRACTING SYSTEM. SN 129263 on bbl, #142999 on frame. There is also a small #1 on the frame above the serial number. Cal. 44. 8” oct bbl. Standard markings on top of the bbl. William Mason patented this system on March 27, 1866. The patent drawing shows it on a frame made for a cartridge revolver, rather than a percussion revolver. The conversion consists of turning the rear of the cylinder off, rounding the edge, and inserting the entire mechanism including the filler plate. When the hammer is placed on half cock, a t-shaped extension of the hammer screw is turned enough to allow the loading gate to be pulled backwards. This allows the extractor hook on the right side of the loading gate to remove the cartridge. There is no Mason marking on the conversion. This is discussed in great detail in Bruce McDowell’s book on conversion revolvers, pp 47-49. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina mixed with light surface rust and pitting. Grips show numerous dents and scratches but retain most of the varnish on the bottom. Mechanically fine. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54796 FS115 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	813	$4,600.00	REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER WITH MASON PATENT EXTRACTING SYSTEM. SN 129263 on bbl, #142999 on frame. There is also a small #1 on the frame above the serial number. Cal. 44. 8” oct bbl. Standard markings on top of the bbl. William Mason patented this system on March 27, 1866. The patent drawing shows it on a frame made for a cartridge revolver, rather than a percussion revolver. The conversion consists of turning the rear of the cylinder off, rounding the edge, and inserting the entire mechanism including the filler plate. When the hammer is placed on half cock, a t-shaped extension of the hammer screw is turned enough to allow the loading gate to be pulled backwards. This allows the extractor hook on the right side of the loading gate to remove the cartridge. There is no Mason marking on the conversion. This is discussed in great detail in Bruce McDowell’s book on conversion revolvers, pp 47-49. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina mixed with light surface rust and pitting. Grips show numerous dents and scratches but retain most of the varnish on the bottom. Mechanically fine. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54796 FS115 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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