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

Exceptionally 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.