{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-remington-new-model-1863-army-44cal-percussion-revolver-serial-58028","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Remington New Model 1863 Army .44cal Percussion Revolver - Serial 58028","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service worn example of a Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver, with a lovely patina from age and use. It does not look to have had the finish on the metalwork redone at any time, but the grips are definitely replacements, with the right side having a nice \"lip\" on the top. Like all New Models, it is a .44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, with an 8-inch octagon barrel. These were often called the Model 1858 due to the patent dates, but production of this revision started in 1863, and the \"New Model Army\" is the correct designation from Remington. The top of the octagonal barrel still shows the original markings clearly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858\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\u003eThis revolver has matching serial number \u003cstrong\u003e58028\u003c\/strong\u003e appearing on the underside of the barrel and on the frame under the grip, while the cylinder is only marked \u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back, so it is not matching. Unlike Colt, Remington did not always number every component of their guns, and the cylinder serial number was on the back, where it would be worn off quickly by powder burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very nice, showing a lovely oxidized plum patina over most of the surface. The replacement walnut grips are in great shape, with a lovely color and showing very little wear. As with many we see, the front sight on this example was replaced with an aftermarket sight, in this case a low profile blade type. The retaining latch for the loading rammer is also a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bore of the revolver shows extensive use and cleaning, which has pretty much worn it smooth. There are still traces of rifling, but they are quite faint, as well as a bit of light oxidation in areas. This revolver definitely must have some great stories to tell! The action functions great, cycling crisply with great indexing and a solid cylinder lockup. There is just a bit of finicky behavior at times. The cap nipples are all in good shape and clear, showing the expected oxidation from use and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch shows that this revolver was manufactured in mid-late 1863, making this a true Civil War gun and perfect for any collection. Production had begun around serial number 15,000 in 1863. Springfield Research Services records indicate revolvers in this serial range were being delivered in March 1864. According to the research published in \u003cem\u003eRemington Army \u0026amp; Navy Revolvers 1861-1868\u003c\/em\u003e by Donald L. Ware, Remington revolvers through serial #149,000 were accepted prior to the end of the Civil War. Guns below serial #123,000 were accepted prior to the end of 1864.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition with a great reblued look, this revolver will make a fine addition to any U.S. Civil War collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: mid-late 1863\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .44cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 8 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 14 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 6 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Remington New Model Army Revolver:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemington, like Colt, was in business of arms making long prior to the Civil War. They had been producing handguns since 1857 when they introduced the Remington Beals Pocket Revolver. With the outbreak of the Civil War all of the company's energy became devoted to the military production of longarms and hand guns. The martial hand guns produced during the Civil War period included the Remington-Beals Army and Navy Model revolvers, the Remington Models 1861 Army and Navy Revolvers, (a.k.a. as the \"Old Model Army\" and \"Old Model Navy\") and the Remington New Model 1863 Army and Navy revolvers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Remington New Model 1863 Army Revolver represents Remington's highest production martial pistol. Approximately 126,000 were manufactured from 1863 to 1875. After Colt, it was the Northern government's most purchased and issued pistol. Serial numbers of the New Model Army continued from the Model 1861 Army. Reference sources estimate this change from between serial number 15000 (Flayderman) to 22000 (Reilly). This is probably due to a long transitional period in which there was a gradual change over of the design features between the two models. The earliest production models utilized the 1861 frames and had a somewhat longer grip. The stamping \"New Model\" on the barrel of the early models can also be noted to have been stamped with a separate die. Nearly 110, 000 New Models were purchased by the government during the Civil War, at prices between $10.82 and $15.50 each. These prices were lower than Colt's and by mid-1863, Colt was eliminated from the government contract business. The State of New Jersey also purchased several thousand for Civil War issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Model 1863 Army was the last of Remington's .44 caliber percussion revolvers. Remington Armies were used from the beginning to the end of the Civil War in all fields. They were considered to be among the finest martial handguns of the day. The Remington New Model 1863 Navy and it's forbear, the Remington-Beals Navy, also saw action during the war.\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":40566541025349,"sku":"ONJR23MAB047","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23MAB047__01.jpg?v=1682522842","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-remington-new-model-1863-army-44cal-percussion-revolver-serial-58028","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}