4416 REMINGTON 1861 "OLD MODEL ARMY" U.S. INSPECTED

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This item SOLD at 2022 May 09 @ 15:48UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,250.00 USD
Estimated at 2,500.00 - 3,250.00 USD

REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 5068. Bbl. 8" oct. w/ cone type front sight. Six shot rnd. cyl. Blue finish w/ brass triggerguard. Left side of frame & bbl. have "A" inspector's marks. Right side of frame & bbl. have "J" inspector's marks. Two piece walnut grips. Left panel has clear cartouche, butt is stamped "J" on both panels. Estimated quantity of 6,000 were mfg. 1862-1875. CONDITION: over 50% bright blue blending w/ areas of flaked brown finish showing sm. spots of corrosion & cyl. dragline. Grips show scattered handling marks. Strong mechanics. Bright bore retains sharp rifling. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Kenneth Horn (Grandson of JC Higgins). (01-20623/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,250.