The primary handgun of Federal cavalry regiments during the last two years of the Civil War, these rugged revolvers remained in service with the regular cavalry regiments on the frontier until they were replaced with the Model 1873 Colt Cavalry Revolvers in 1875. This example of the Remington New Model Army Revolver was manufactured in 1864. This features a blue barrel, frame, cylinder, loading lever, grip straps, a brass trigger guard and two-piece walnut grips. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: “PATENTED SEPT. 14.1858 / REMINGTON & SONS. ILION.NEWYORK. U.S.A. / NEW MODEL”. The non-matching serial numbers are stamped on the underside of the barrel and on the left side of the grip strap. A final inspection mark is stamped on the lower edge of the left grip. Single letter sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. Antique, Ships direct to buyers home
Condition: This rates in Very Fine condition with 70% of the original finish remaining. The bore still has shine and sharp rifling with some scattered spots of corrosion. The brass shows a nice aged patina. The grips are in nice condition with no cracks a light inspectors cartouche and some minor nicks near the frame and on the the bottom. The pistol is mechanically excellent.
