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. The barrel is non-matching numbered "68296" (possibly factory assembled this way), with otherwise matching serial numbers "66949" located on the trigger guard lug (concealed, requires disassembly), left of the grip frame, and handwritten on the underside of both grip panels. The cylinder is unnumbered. Single letter sub-inspection marks located on various components. Boxed script "BH" inspection cartouche stamped on the left grip panel. Threaded "pinched" blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight. Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Exceptionally fine, retains 80% plus original blue finish with some flaking, freckling and smooth brown patina on the balance, some light scratches, some light barrel markings underneath the original finish, 90% vivid original case colors on the hammer, and bright golden patina on the brass trigger guard. Grips are excellent with distinct edges, a few light handling marks and small nicks, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche and sub-inspection stamps. Mechanically excellent.