REMINGTON 1858 NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER

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Item Code: 2024-2099

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Rugged and accurate, this six-shooter was a mainstay of the Civil War and the American Frontier during the cap-and-ball era.  What today’s firearms enthusiasts call the “1858 Remington,” is the “New Model Army,” due to the name given it by the Navy Arms Co. when they first introduced a replica of it in 1960—a modern brand name that stuck with present-day shooters. However, going back to the 1860s, Remington’s then-newest .44 caliber six-gun earned an impressive record. Total production of original New Model Army revolvers is estimated at about 122,000 being made from 1863 to 1875.  Taking advantage of minor design changes over Remington’s 1861 Army model, the U.S. Ordinance Department purchased 115,563 Remington percussion six-guns, representing 31 percent of all revolvers purchased by the federal government during the Civil War. Of these, all but 20,000 of them were purchased between 1862 and 1864—in plenty of time to see lots of fighting. These figures include a small number of the earlier 1861 Army, or “Old Model” Army revolvers. Additionally, many more New Model Remington Army revolvers were purchased by state governments, private soldiers, officers and others who wanted reliable, powerful sidearms - making them the second-most popular revolver used during the Civil War.

While this revolver exhibits the wear of over a century and a half, the mechanics and fit remain in great condition.  Some light pitting is present on the frame just ahead of the cylinder, but much of the metal surfaces remain smooth and somewhat bright. The original walnut grips are in a lovely condition and no inspector cartouches are evident.  The Remington roll mark on the top flat of the barrel is largely worn away, with some of it still visible as shown. All sub inspector letter stamps are strong and visible on all applicable parts of the gun. The barrel’s bore is a bit dull, but the rifling remains strong.  The loading lever operates “as new” and stores securely under the barrel assembly.  A strong serial number of “23212” makes this an early production model, likely part of an 1862 delivery to the federal government.

Every serious Civil War weapon and memorabilia deserves an honest representation of one of the most popular and successful pistols of the war. [cm][ph:L]

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