{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-era-remington-new-model-police-revolver-converted-to-38-rimfire-with-period-mexican-loop-holster-serial-15411","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Era Remington New Model Police Revolver Converted to .38 Rimfire with Period \"Mexican Loop\" Holster - Serial 15411","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a modified Civil War Era Remington New Model Police Percussion Revolver with a a great broken in look, complete with a period \"Mexican Loop\" leather holster. One could easily see this revolver being used anywhere in the \"Old West\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was introduced by Remington in 1863 as a \"Medium Frame\" revolver based on the Remington Model 1858 Action, their answer to Colt's own \"Police Model of Navy Caliber\". During the 1860s, the large frame percussion revolvers were considered two unwieldy for use in the cities, while the \"pocket\" models did not pack enough of a punch. The \"Police\" models were a compromise that had more stopping power but were still smaller and relatively lightweight. The model was quite successful, with the Ilion factory producing 25,000 revolvers between 1863 and 1873.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design was typical compared to other makers, it is a .36 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action with a number of different barrel lengths. It features the standard brass trigger guard of the full size revolvers, and a cylinder arbor pin that pulls forward, allowing the cylinder to be removed easily. It was not uncommon to keep a spare loaded cylinder, as they were easily swapped in. With the expiration of the Rollin White patent, the Remington percussion revolver design had a bit of an advantage based on the easily removable cylinder. They could be converted to use metallic rimfire cartridges by swapping out the cylinder, with little else required. These early rimfire cylinder had a removable back plate, and the hammer from the Remington would contact the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is one of those early cartridge conversions, with a beautiful patina of age. Except for the replaced cylinder and possible alteration to the hammer face, it is more or less unchanged from its percussion configuration. It even still retains the loading rammer, which serves no purpose on a rimfire revolver. It still has the correct patent markings fully visible on top of the 3 1\/2 inch barrel:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858 MARCH 17 1863\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREMINGTON \u0026amp; SONS. ILION. NEW YORK. U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW-MODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e15411\u003c\/strong\u003e on the underside of the barrel and under the rosewood grip scales, which are each marked very faintly with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e411\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in pencil on the interior. This is relatively far into production, probably made during the late 1860s. The cylinder is marked with \u003cstrong\u003e1921\u003c\/strong\u003e on the backing plate, which matches the number on the back of the cylinder underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good, showing a lovely matured patina, with the original blue faded to gray except for a few areas on the barrel right next to the frame. We can see some past light peppering, but no major oxidation. The brass trigger guard has a lovely matured color, and the grips are made from what looks to be rosewood, and are in great shape, showing only light wear and fantastic \"spider webbing\" dark grain lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver functions perfectly, with a crisp tight action, accurate indexing, and a solid cylinder lockup. We did not notice any of the usual finicky behavior we often see with revolvers of this age. The cylinder arbor pin pulls out easily allowing the cylinder to be removed. The bore is in very good condition, showing a partly bright finish with clear lands and grooves. There are some spots of past oxidation and fouling, but overall it's in very good shape for a rimfire converted percussion revolver from the age of black powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good display condition, this very lovely rimfire converted revolver will make a great addition to any collection involving early cartridge conversions, especially with the period holster! Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: circa 1863-1875\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .38 Rimfire\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Rimfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 4 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 9 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 5 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45044101185605,"sku":"ONJR26FERA047","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/5CD1A964-A4E1-4F74-8528-A649AC6D7338.jpg?v=1780068433","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-era-remington-new-model-police-revolver-converted-to-38-rimfire-with-period-mexican-loop-holster-serial-15411","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}