Remington's revolvers were the second most widely issued by the Union throughout the Civil War, and the New Model Army revolvers became the primary issue revolvers of the Union cavalry after the fire at the Colt Armory on February 4th, 1864. The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863 to 1875 with a total production of approximately 132,000 and represented 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. Matching serial numbers located on the barrel, cylinder, trigger guard finial (hidden, requires disassembly), left of the grip frame, and handwritten on the underside of the grip panels. Single letter sub-inspection marks located on various components. A boxed script "BH" (Benjamin Hannis) inspection cartouche is stamped on the left grip panel. The revolver has a correct threaded "pinched" blade front sight, top strap groove rear sight, casehardened hammer, brass trigger guard, oil finished walnut grips, and blue finish. Includes a correct Civil War contract E. Gaylord brand (faintly marked on the rear) brown leather holster.

Fine, retains 60% plus original high polish blue finish with areas flaking to smooth brown and gray patinas with some patches of light pitting on the balance, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The brass trigger guard retains an attractive golden bright patina. Grips are also fine with defined edges, a few small chips along the left edge, small chipped sections on the top front corner of either grip panel, and a defined cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Included holster is very good with cracking and general age related wear, remaining otherwise sound.