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Civil War Remington New Model Army Perc. Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Civil War Remington New Model Army Perc. Revolver
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Civil War Remington ''New Model'' Army Percussion Revolver, #32946 on frame under left grip, .44 cal., 8'' octagonal barrel with mortised cone front sight and long sighting groove in frame top strap, 6-shot round cylinder with safety notches at rear, brass triggerguard, two-piece oil-finished walnut grips. Barrel name, address and patent date marking is mostly obscured, perhaps by an arsenal reblue, but stamped in tiny letters low on the top flat is, in part, ''(illegible) Ilion, New York U.S.A.'' It is additionally stamped with an ''R'' on left side of loading lever, an ''M'' behind the front triggerguard screw, an ''H'' on lower left frame ahead of juncture with grip and a larger ''75'' near serial number under left grip. The only other visible marking is a small ''CS'' stamped on cylinder periphery between two locking notches. One can only speculate, but was this revolver bought (or captured) from a U.S. source during the Civil War and subsequently stripped of its original markings (including inspector's mark on grip), refinished and marked ''CS'' at a Southern arsenal to mask its Union origins? Remote, perhaps, but the possibility exists (the ''CS'' marking appears old). Condition is very good: barrel and lever retain most reblued finish and sharp edges; cylinder, frame and grip straps are a smooth brownish gunmetal gray showing traces of finish in protected areas; dark age patina to brass triggerguard (bow is somewhat misshapen); grips show slight age and wear but are sound and without cracks or significant marks. A gun worthy of further research. Est.: $600-$900. (Antique)