Remington's revolvers were the second most widely issued by the Union throughout the Civil War. The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863-1875 and represents the last of Remington's .44 caliber percussion revolvers. "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEWYORK.U.S.A./NEW-MODEL" marked in three lines on the top barrel flat. Full and partial serial number "97117" is located on the bottom of the barrel, left of the grip frame, trigger guard lug (hidden, requires disassembly), and faintly handwritten on the underside of both grip panels. The cylinder is unnumbered. Single letter sub-inspection marks located on various components. Boxed script "OWA" (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspection cartouche stamped on the left grip panel. Threaded "pinched" blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight. Includes a Civil War era black leather military pattern holster with a faintly visible illegible maker marking stamped on the flap.

Fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish flaking to a smooth brown patina on the balance, with scattered mild freckling and defined markings and edges in the metal. Grips are also fine with some minor nicks along the otherwise defined edges, light handling marks, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Holster is very good with general mild wear, aging and cracking.