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LOT 1254
LOT 1256 Scarce E. Remington & Sons New Model Percussion Revolving Rifle - Serial no. 131, 36 cal., 28 1/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Less than 1,000 of these revolving rifles were estimated to have been manufactured c. 1866-1879 per Flayderman’s Guide. This example is number “131” and has the matching serial number on the bottom of the barrel ahead of the lever latch, on the rear of the cylinder (faint), on the left side of the upper and lower tangs, and inside the upper stock mortise. The barrel has dovetailed blade and notch sights. The frame has a top strap groove with a vent hole at the breech and is fitted with a silver plated, spurred trigger guard. The smooth walnut stock is also fitted with a silver plated brass buttplate. CONDITION: Very good with 25% plus of the fading original blue remaining on the barrel, patterns of original case colors and silver plating remaining in the protected areas, and mostly smooth gray and brown patina overall along with some mild pitting mainly on the cylinder, one chipped nipple, and general mild wear. The loading lever has been repaired at the catch and refinished. The stock is very fine and retains most of the varnish and has mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1257
U.S. Civil
War Martially Inspected Savage
Revolving Firearms Company Navy
Model Percussion Revolver with
Holster - Serial no. 12543, 36 cal.,
7 1/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut
grips. Of the approximately
20,000 Savage Navy revolvers
manufactured between 1861-1865,
the Ordnance Department reportedly
purchased 11,984 during the Civil War.
Features a heart shaped trigger guard with round cocking lever, off-set
hammer, six-shot gas-sealing cylinder, octagon barrel and hinged loading
lever. Single letter ordnance sub-inspection marks on various components
including the bottom flats of both grip panels. Serial number “12543” marked
on the right of the grip frame, underneath the barrel, on the back of the cylinder, and faintly handwritten underneath both grip panels. Boxed script “BH” (Benjamin Hannis) inspection cartouche stamped on the left grip panel. Includes a reproduction City Marshal badge and an unmarked period brown leather holster. CONDITION: Very good plus, retains strong traces of original blue finish with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance, a few small patches of light pitting, and visible markings in the metal. The grips are fine, with numerous scattered scratches and handling marks, a few minor chips on the bottom edge of the left panel, and a mostly defined crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1258
Civil War U.S.
Contract E. Remington
& Sons New Model Army Percussion
Revolver - Serial no. 90581, 44 cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. Remington’s revolvers were the second most widely
issued by the Union throughout the Civil War. The New Model Army was
manufactured from 1863-1875 and represents 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. Serial number “90581” is located on the left of the grip frame, trigger guard finial (hidden, requires disassembly), and handwritten on the underside of both grip panels.
The period replacement barrel is numbered “90762” on bottom. The
cylinder is unnumbered. Single letter sub-inspection marks located on
various components. Boxed script “BH” (Benjamin Hannis) inspection
cartouche stamped on the left grip panel. Threaded “pinched” blade
front sight and top strap groove rear sight.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% original blue finish flaking to a smooth
brown and gray patina on the balance, with scattered mild freckling
and mostly defined markings and edges in the metal. Grips are also
fine with light edge wear and a visible cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
Civil War Era Remington New Model Navy
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 23308, 36 cal., 7 3/8 inch octagon
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Remington manufactured approximately 28,000 .36
caliber New Model Navy revolvers circa 1863-1878 starting around the 23000 serial
range, with this example being an early “New Model” Navy bearing serial number
23308 and correctly having the loading lever without the channel cut along the top as on the
previous Model 1861 “Old Model” Navy revolvers. About 4,300 of these revolvers were purchased by the
U.S. Navy. The revolver lacks the anchor stamp found on some U.S. Navy Remington revolvers. The solid
frame revolver has the exposed barrel threads, and a high polish blue finish as well as on the barrel,
frame and cylinder. The hammer has a casehardened finish and the trigger is niter blue. The trigger guard is brass. The two-piece walnut grips are oil finished. The top of the octagon barrel is roll-stamped with “PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION NEWYORK.U.S.A.” in two lines, an early type marking that does not have the “NEW MODEL” designation. Serial number “23308” is stamped on the underside of the barrel, inside of the trigger guard (requires disassembly for viewing), left side of the grip frame, and handwritten on the underside of both grip panels. CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% plus original blue finish, concentrated mostly on the barrel and cylinder, flaking to smooth gray patina on the balance. Grips are also fine with some scattered dings and handling marks, and some minor edge wear. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1255
Fine Citizens Association of Chicago Marked
E. Remington & Sons New Model Army Cartridge Conversion
Revolver - Serial no. 91742, 44 RF cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863-1875. In 1868, Remington
began converting percussion revolvers for use with metallic cartridge skirting by
the Rollin White patent issue through a partnership with
Benjamin Kittredge who paid Smith & Wesson $1 for each
converted revolver. Only 4,575 revolvers were converted
ahead of the expiration of White’s patent in April 1869.
Standard “pinched” blade front sight and top strap groove
rear sight. “PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E.REMINGTON & SONS.
ILION.NEWYORK.U.S.A./NEW-MODEL” marked on top of the
barrel. Matching serial number “91742” marked on the bottom
of the barrel, inside of the trigger guard (requires disassembly for viewing), left of the grip frame and handwritten on the underside of both grip panels. “C.A.97” stamped on the right of the frame ahead of the cylinder, reportedly one of approximately 400 of these revolvers marked for the “Citizens Association” of Chicago, which was a council formed in 1874 after the second Chicago fire to enforce reforms demanded by insurance underwriters for fire protection in the city. These markings are further explained in the second quarter of 2017 Remington Collectors Journal.
CONDITION: 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 very fine with some light handling marks and a few minor chips along the otherwise defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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