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LOT 61
Attractive Factory Exhibition Engraved Remington Model 1865 Navy Rolling Block Pistol - NSN, 50 CF cal., 8 1/2 inch round bbl., silver/gold finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured c. 1866 to 1870, this is one of only approximately 6,500 Remington Model 1865 Navy rolling block pistols, which were split between a U.S. Navy contract and the commercial market. This interesting example began life as one of the navy contract variations, with a visible anchor stamped on top of the barrel at the breech. This example was masterfully, exhibition grade engraved The engraving work on this pistol include the intertwined vine-like scrollwork throughout, scroll emitting from a flower bloom on the left, and the dog’s head designs on the hammer, all of which are commonly seen on the masterpiece percussion Colt revolvers engraved by Young. The frame on this pistol has near full coverage tangled and intertwined scrollwork, including down the back strap. The standard two-line Remington and address are surrounded by scrollwork on the left of the frame. The scrollwork continues on the top and sides of the barrel, covering more than half of the surfaces. The anchor marking on top of the barrel is contained within an engraved fan shape. In addition to the engraving, the barrel on this example was finished in silver and the frame in gold, indicating that this piece was likely intended for either presentation or one of the many large trades fairs of the mid to late 19th century. It is fitted with the standard blade front sight and notch in the breech block for the rear sight. It is mounted with a very attractive, checkered, antique ivory forearm and matching grip, the grip being hand numbered “3” internally. CONDITION: Very good, retains traces of the original silver finish, entirely contained under the forearm, and traces of the original gold finish in sheltered areas with the balance primarily a dark grey patina with some scattered light pitting and mostly crisp engraving. The slightly shrunken forearm and grip are both fine with some scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. The
forearm screw does not interface properly with the tapped hole, leaving the forearm loose. Mechanically excellent. A rare chance to get a deluxe presentation grade Remington firearm featuring elaborate engraving!
Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
LOT 62
Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved and Gold and Nickel Plated E. Remington & Sons Rolling Block Carbine - NSN, 44 CF cal., 18 1/8 inch round bbl., nickel/silver/gold finish, walnut stock. The engraving on this beautiful late 19th century rolling block carbine was very likely executed by L.D. Nimschke of New York City given the style and the fact that he engraved
many of the high quality Remington firearms. The engraving is featured at the muzzle and breech of the barrel,
the barrel band, action, and heel of the buttplate and is primarily classic American scrollwork with beaded backgrounds
along with the initials “M.G.” in a panel on the left side of the frame. The significance of this marking is not known, but it may be the initials of the person the carbine was made for. It
features a “pinched” blade front sight, rear sight block (leaves absent), saddle ring on the left side of the frame, and smooth stock and forearm. The barrel is nickeled, and the remaining
metal is finished in gilt silver. The carbine is marked with the three-line “E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A./PAT. MAY 3D 1864. MAY 7TH JUNE 11TH NOV. 12TH DEC. 24TH 1872/ DEC. 31ST 1872. SEPT. 9TH 1873. JAN. 12 MARCH 18TH 1874.”
on the upper tang, “B” on the left side of the barrel band, the left side and the underside of the barrel at the breech, and on the inside of the forearm; the assembly number “708” on the left side of the upper and lower tangs,
and “44 CF” on the left side of the wrist. CONDITION: Very fine with 95% plus original nickel plating on the barrel, half of original gold finish
mixed with dark aged patina on the silver, crisp engraving, and general mild overall wear. The wood is very fine and has some mild scratches and dings and a couple of minor flakes. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman.
SIMILAR PATTERNS ILLUSTRATED IN THE BOOK L.D. NIMSCHKE: FIREARMS ENGRAVER BY WILSON
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Estimate: 7,500 - 15,000