Also known as the "Old Model Army", Remington produced approximately 6,000 Model 1861 Army revolvers in 1862, with the majority sent to fulfill government orders. The top barrel flat is marked "PATENTED DEC.17 1861/MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS' ILION, N.Y." The matching serial number "5469" 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. Single letter sub-inspection marks located on various components. German silver cone front sight with grooved top strap rear sight. Two-piece walnut grips with a faint boxed script inspection cartouche stamped on the lower left. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection

Very good, retains 30% plus original blue finish with smooth brown patina and freckling on the balance, and defined markings and edges in the metal overall. Grips are also very good, with scratches and dents, chipped front edges of the left panel, a few minor chips along the right edge, defined edges, and a lightly visible cartouche. Mechanically excellent.