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Lot 1215:Civil War U.S. Inspected Remington 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Lot 1215:Civil War U.S. Inspected Remington 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$7,500 - $11,000

Exceptional Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Remington Model 1861 "Old Model Navy" Percussion Revolver

Also known as the "Old Model Navy", Remington produced approximately 7,000 Model 1861 Navy revolvers in 1862. The top barrel flat is marked "PATENTED DEC.17 1861/MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS' ILION, N.Y." The matching serial number "15867" is marked on the underside of the barrel, inside of the trigger guard (requires disassembly for viewing), left side of the grip frame and handwritten on the inside of both grip panels. There is a small "W" inspectors mark on the left side of the barrel and frame and on the cylinder. In addition there is a small "C" on the left side of the frame behind the recoil shield. German silver cone front sight with grooved top strap rear sight. Brass trigger guard with two piece walnut grips with a script "CGC" (Charles G. Curtis) inspection cartouche on the lower left panel. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection

ConditionExceptionally fine. The revolver retains 95% of the original bright blue finish on the barrel, 80% original bright niter blue finish on the loading lever, 50% original blue finish on the frame and cylinder with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance, and distinct markings and edges in the metal overall. The trigger guard exhibits an attractive untouched golden aged patina. The grips are very fine with minor dings and scratches and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Nearly all of the Model 1861 Navy revolvers went to fill U.S. government orders and saw hard use during the Civil War, making this exceptional example considered rare.

Details

ManufacturerE. Remington & Sons

Model1861

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge36

Barrel7 3/8 inch octagon

Finishblue

Gripwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX