This is a solid example of a Remington New Model Navy Revolver with Civil War history to both a relative of Robert E Lee and Daniel Boone. The revolver is accompanied by extensive documentation that indicates it was the property of James A. Price. Price was a resident of Weston, Missouri, where he practiced dentistry. His mother was a first cousin of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and he married the great granddaughter of frontiersman Daniel Boone. During the Civil War James A. Price served as a Captain in the 18th Missouri Volunteer Infantry which fought as part of the Union forces. Interestingly, Price chose to stay with the Union despite his deep southern background and living in a southern Missouri community. Captain Price was wounded and narrowly escaped capture at the "Hornets Nest" during the Battle of Shiloh on April 6, 1862. As Captain of Company K, 18th Missouri Volunteers, Price was part of a small group led by General Prentiss that held off a series of fierce Confederate attacks. But once surrounded by Confederate troops, General Prentiss surrendered himself and what remained of those under his command (2,200-2,400 men). The heroics of General Prentiss and other men like Price allowed General Grant to regroup his scattered and retreating army and establish a new defense. Price, who escaped the "Hornest Nest" and still suffering from his wounds, subsequently saw action at the Battle of Corinth and afterwards resigned from the service due to disability on July 7, 1862. Later in the war Price served as a Colonel in the Missouri State Militia. After the war, Price returned to Weston where efforts from a southern sympathic town attempted to discredit his war record and take away his pension. Several men who served under Price's command during the Battle of Shiloh wrote letters to defend their Captain with one stating, "No braver man ever looked into the muzzle of Rebel muskets than Captain James A. Price. I was with him in the times that tried men's souls and I know whereof I speak." The revolver is complete with extensive documentation of the Price family. The documents state that this revolver was found in Price's campaign trunk in the family home in Weston, Missouri. The revolver was on display for thirteen years at the museum located in the Price-Loyles House in Weston. The revolver has a blue frame and octagon barrel, casehardened loading lever and hammer, brass trigger guard and two piece walnut grips. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/REMINGTON & SONS.ILLION.NEW YORK U.S.A./NEW MODEL." The serial number "33644" is stamped on the underside of the barrel and left side of the frame under the grip. Remington manufactured approximately 22,000 New Model Navy revolvers between 1863 and 1888.

Good. The revolver shows moderate service use and retains traces of original blue finish with the balance a dark brown patina. The frame shows patches of light pitting with moderate flash pitting on the percussion nipples and the faces of the cylinder. The hammer retains traces of the original case colors. The grips show extensive handling wear with numerous minor dents and scratches. The barrel markings are clear. The action is fine. This is a solid example of a Civil War production Remington Model 1863 New Model Navy Revolver with extensive documentation that indicates ownership by a Civil War veteran and prominent Missouri pioneer.