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LOT 255
E. Remington & Sons “Improved”
New Model Revolving Cartridge Conversion
Rifle - Serial no. 503, 38 RF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/nickel finish, walnut stock. Less than 1,000 of these revolving rifles were estimated to have been
manufactured c. 1866-1879 per Flayderman’s Guide. The factory conversions to rimfire
would have been towards the latter years of that range. This example is number “503” and has the matching serial
number on the bottom of the barrel ahead of the loading lever and on the removable breech plate. The breech plate and back of the cylinder also
have the conversion/assembly number “250.” The barrel has a golden Beach combination front sight and an elevation adjustable sporting rear sight. The upper
tang is also fitted with a peep sight. The barrel and cylinder are blued. The loading lever and frame are casehardened, and the trigger guard and buttplate are nickel plated.
CONDITION: Fine with 20% original blue finish, 70% original case colors, traces of original nickel plating, and mostly smooth gray and brown patina on the balance. The stock is also fine and has smooth oiled finish, some cracks in the toe, and minor marks and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 256
Exceptional U.S. Martially Inspected Civil War
Contract Starr 1858 Double Action Army Revolver
- Serial no. 4815, 44 percussion cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Approximately 23,000 of these revolvers were manufactured in the late 1850s and early
1860s, most of them for the government. Standard “STARR. ARMS. Co. NEW. YORK.” address
on left side of frame, “STARR’S PATENT JAN. 15, 1856” on the right. Serial numbers match on the front of the barrel lug, in the hammer well and front of the hammer, and the cylinder is mismatched (5014). There are small “W” inspection marks on some of the components. The revolver is fitted
with a smooth one piece walnut grip with a crisp four letter cartouche on the lower left side. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The revolver retains 85% plus of the bright original high polish
blue finish with scattered flaking and a smooth brown patina on the grip straps and front
strap which also shows some minor pitting. The hammer retains 95% of the original vivid case colors. The grips is excellent with a few minor dings and crisp cartouche. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 257
Fine E. Remington & Sons Rider Double Action New Model Belt
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 3455, 36 cal., 6 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, antique
ivory grips. This model was introduced in 1863 based on Joseph Rider’s patented double action
design. It has the two-line Remington address/Rider patent dates marking on the top barrel flat. The
barrel is numbered to the gun. The butt has the famous Karl Moldenaur collection number “KM214.” CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains 85% original blue, the cylinder retains 90% original blue, the loading lever retains 60% original blue finish, and the frame retains traces of original blue finish in the protected areas with the balance a smooth brown patina. The otherwise fine slightly age shrunken grips have a chip on the bottom and attractive color. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Karl Moldenaur Collection; Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 258
Civil War U.S. Contract E. Remington
& Sons New Model Army Percussion Revolver
- Serial no. 87635, 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. The top barrel flat has the standard three-line markings. Full and
partial serial number “28426” is located on the bottom of the barrel, rear of the cylinder, left of the grip
frame, trigger guard lug (hidden, requires disassembly), and faintly handwritten on the underside of both grip
panels. Single letter sub-inspection marks located on various components. Boxed script “GP” (Giles Porter) inspection
cartouche stamped on the left grip panel. Threaded “pinched” blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight.
CONDITION: Fine, retains half of the partially refinished blue with some mild wear having thinned some areas to a plum-brown or smooth grey patina and a few spots of very light flash pitting. The grips are also very good showing some moderate wear and a visible cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 259
U.S. Inspected Remington
New Model Army Percussion Revolver -
Serial no. 52034, 44 percussion cal., 8 inch octagon bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. Most of the U.S. inspected New
Model Army revolvers were manufactured in 1863-1865,
but the model remained in production until 1875. They were the second
most widely issued revolvers of the Civil War after Colt’s Model 1860 Army,
and continued to be used in the West during the settlement of the West
and the post-Civil War Indian Wars. It has standard markings
and features, small inspection markings, a “GP” cartouche on
the left grip, and matching serial numbers on the barrel, rear
face of the cylinder, grip frame, trigger guard, and grips.
CONDITION: Very good with 40% original blue finish, smooth
brown and gray patina where the finish has flaked, vibrant
original case colors on the right side of the hammer, subtler case colors on the left side hammer, aged patina on the trigger guard, light edge wear, and minor oxidation. The grips are fair with numerous surface chips, gouges, dents, and scratches from use. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 260
Fine Civil War Era U.S.
Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 4324, 44 cal., 7 1/2
inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. 5,000 of
the estimated 5,800 manufactured were produced under
contract for the U.S. Government in early 1865, but they were delivered too
late to see use in the Civil War. Most were sold via Bannerman’s in the early
20th century. This example has standard single letter inspection marks
throughout and the “RPB” inspection cartouche of Captain
Robert P. Barry on the left grip. Matching serial number
marked on bottom of barrel, butt, back of both grip panels,
left of frame, and cylinder. The barrel has a standard silver
cone front sight, and the top strap has the standard markings
and the groove rear sight.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% plus original blue finish with
smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. Faded patterns of original case colors
remain on the hammer and loading lever. The grips are also fine with a couple toe/
heel chips, minor handling marks, and crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 253