Ref 3734. A very fine American Remington 1858 New Model Army .44 cal 6 shot Percussion Revolver. .44 Muzzleloader

Largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in UK. See our website andrewbottomley.com Ref 3734. A very fine American Remington 1858 "New Model Army" .44 calibre 6 shot Percussion Revolver c.1861-1865. Civil war era. The barrel stamped on top with "Patented Sept.14 1858. E. Remington & Sons, Ilion, New York U.S.A. New Model". These great revolvers were manufactured by Remington and were the major competition to Samuel Colt's model 1860 Army Revolver. Almost the whole production were ordered for the various U.S. Government contracts placed during the American Civil War. The famous American showman William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), carried one of these reliable revolvers during the Indian wars in the mid 19th century and he was known to have said about his Remington "it never failed me". Overall length 14 inches. The action is very crisp. Condition is very good with approx 80%-90% of its original blue remaining. Ref 3734. This is without a doubt the finest condition Remington 1858 revolver that we have ever offered for sale.This is an obsolete antique item and is sold as a collectors item only. No Licence is required in the United Kingdom. If you wish to purchase this item please visit our website andrewbottomley.com where you can pay by credit/debit card. Established 1968.