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    LOT 3129
Exceptional Civil War U.S. Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 69765, 44 cal., 8 inch octagon
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. These New Model Army revolvers were manufactured from 1863-1875. They were the second most widely
issued revolvers by the Union during the Civil War and continued to be issued in the Indian Wars. This example is outstanding, especially for a Civil War era military contract revolvers given most show heavy wear and finish loss, but it remains excellent overall. The barrel has the standard New Model legend. There are government inspection marks, including a “RH” cartouche on the grip. The barrel and both grip panels are numbered to the gun.
CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining 85% bright original
high polish blue finish with noticeable cylinder drag line,
slight thinning on the grip straps, high edge wear and the
loading lever web having faded to a plum. The grips are
also excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp
cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
  LOT 3130
Civil War Era Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 “Old Army” Revolver - Serial no. 3276, 32 RF
cal., 5 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured prior to 1865. The right
grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly marks are found on the grip frame, cylinder
and barrel.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel and frame retain 70% plus bright original high polish blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. Slight traces of original blue remain on the cylinder, otherwise a mixture of brown and gray patinas. The grips are also fine with minor handling marks and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,100 - 1,600
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