{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-remington-new-model-1863-army-44cal-percussion-revolver-serial-69831","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Remington New Model 1863 Army .44cal Percussion Revolver - Serial 69831","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver, with a lovely patina from age and use. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the octagonal barrel still shows the original markings clearly, a definitely rarity:\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\u003e69831\u003c\/strong\u003e appearing on the underside of the barrel and on the frame under the grip, while the rear of the cylinder does not have any serial number or other markings we can see. Unlike Colt, Remington did not always number every component of their guns, especially the cylinder. Also the company sold extra cylinders, as the arbor pin was easily removable, allowing a spare loaded cylinder to be quickly fit into the revolver. There is a \u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003e inspection proof on the left side of the frame by the barrel joint, and an \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e on the barrel on that side, while both the frame and barrel are stamped with \u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right side, which are both upside down. There is a \u003cstrong\u003eW\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left side of the frame by the hammer joint, while the cylinder has two \u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003e stamps, one near the front and one near the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good, showing a lovely aged patina overall, with some evidence past peppering, now cleaned away. We do not see any areas of major cleaning and restoration, and it has a fantastic broken in look that is impossible to duplicate. The revolver has great set of walnut grips, which look to be post war replacements that are in very good condition. They are a bit more flat sided than the original grips, and do not have any markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver functions beautifully, with a strong smooth action and a relatively strong mainspring. It indexes correctly with a solid cylinder lockup, and a crisp dry fire, and it also has a functional loading position. We have not noticed any of the usual \"finicky\" behavior of the action on this revolver. The front of the barrel has the original steel \"pinched\" front sight intact, not replaced as many were, with the top showing a bit of wear and deformation. The bore is in good condition, showing a partly bright finish with worn lands and grooves. We can see past oxidation and fouling from use and wear from cleaning, indicating that this revolver saw quite a bit of use, but was also well cared for. The front of the recoil shield also shows quite a bit of corrosion from the percussion caps. The cap nipple cones are all in very good shape, with all six still clear and showing light oxidation and wear on the exteriors. There is not much in the way of powder burn on the rear of the cylinder, and there is not much damage from the hammer around the safety slots, so the cylinder may have been replaced during service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch shows that this revolver was manufactured in early-mid 1864, making this a true Civil War gun and perfect for any collection. Production had begun around serial number 15,000 in 1863. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good honest used condition with a lovely tight action and great look, this revolver will make a fine addition to any U.S. Civil War collection. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 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":45330712821829,"sku":"ONJR26FERA046","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/94BA5C26-66C9-4D7A-A2D8-4D2B06674FD0.jpg?v=1783710313","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-remington-new-model-1863-army-44cal-percussion-revolver-serial-69831","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}