Original Item: Only One Available. This is one of the best Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver we have seen in some time! 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 crisp original markings:

Overall condition is good with an excellent original finish, with original bluing and case hardening visible in many areas, with the rest faded to a lovely grayish patina. Still bears original walnut grips, which are also in very good condition, with a visible OWA cartouche on the left group. The action functions perfectly, with none of the usual finicky behavior we see from revolvers of this age. The bore is in great shape, with clear rifling and a bright finish with just a few spots of oxidation.

This revolver has matching serial number 107421 appearing on the underside of the barrel and on the frame under the grip. The cylinder and axis pin are unmarked, but they definitely appear to be original to the revolver. Unlike Colt, Remington did not always number every component of their guns, particularly in later produced examples.

Research shows that this revolver was manufactured around October 1864, making this a true Civil War gun and perfect for any collection. According to the research published in Remington Army & Navy Revolvers 1861-1868 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.

The left grip retains a very good and clear military inspector’s cartouche. The script initials are OWA and stand for civilian armory sub-inspector Orville Wood Ainsworth, one of the most famous and desirable of the mid-to-late 19th century US military inspectors. The early Colt Single Action army revolvers inspected by Ainsworth are some of the most desirable revolvers in circulation!

In great shape, one of the best we've seen, and with a very desirable inspection mark! This will make a fine addition to any civil war collection.

History of Remington New Model Army Revolver:

Remington, 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Specifications: 

Year of Manufacture: late 1864
Caliber: .44cal
Ammunition Type: Cap and Ball
Barrel Length: 8 inches
Overall Length: 14 inches
Action: Single
Feed System: 6 Shot Revolver

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