{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-remington-new-model-1863-army-44cal-percussion-revolver-serial-91082","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Remington New Model 1863 Army .44cal Percussion Revolver - Serial 91082","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\u003e91082\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 markings, just a \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e inspection stamp on the ratchet. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good, looking to possibly have had the bluing touched up at some point long ago, after which it saw additional service. The single letter inspection marks are still crisp, so it was not majorly cleaned or restored. It has a fantastic broken in look that is impossible to duplicate. The revolver has a very nice set of walnut grips, which look to be original with no sign of having been replaced. They have a lovely red brown color, showing the expected wear around the bottom, especially on the left side. The right side grip also has a large wood graft repair on the rear, making up about 25% of the total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the barrel has the original steel \"pinched\" front sight intact, not replaced as many were. The bore is in very good condition, showing a mostly bright finish with crisp lands and grooves, showing some scattered past fouling and oxidation, now cleaned away. The black powder used is highly corrosive, and even quick cleaning cannot prevent this. The revolver looks to have been well-maintained during its service life, and we rarely see bores this good on Civil War percussion revolvers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action functions well, with accurate indexing, a solid cylinder lockup, and crisp dry fire. We did not notice any of the finicky behavior we usually see with revolvers of this age, and there is very little slop in the mechanics. It is a bit stiff, which is the only real \"issue\" that we noted. The cap nipples show oxidation and fouling from use on the exterior, but all are still clear, with some mushrooming to the ends from hammer strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch shows that this revolver was manufactured in 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 condition with a lovely bore, this revolver will make a fine addition to any U.S. Civil War collection. Definitely a prime example!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: mid 1864\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":42284866306117,"sku":"ONJR25JAPC008","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25JAPC008__01.jpg?v=1737773812","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-remington-new-model-1863-army-44cal-percussion-revolver-serial-91082","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}