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LOT 1256
Fine E. Remington & Sons Rider Double
Action New Model Belt Percussion Revolver
with Antique Ivory Grips - 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: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1258
Fine Civil War Era Savage Revolving
Firearms Company Navy Model Percussion
Revolver - Serial no. 3556, 36 cal., 7 1/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut grips. Manufactured by the Savage Revolving Fire Arms
Co. of Middletown, Connecticut c. 1861 to the mid-1860s. Of the 20,000 Savage Navy
revolvers manufactured between 1861-1865, the Ordnance Department purchased
11,984. Features a heart shaped trigger guard with round cocking lever, off-set hammer,
six-shot gas-sealing cylinder, octagon barrel, and hinged loading lever. The top strap is
roll-stamped with the standard three-line Savage address and patent dates. The serial number
is marked on the right side of the grip frame, with an illegible faded number handwritten in pencil on the
interior of the right grip panel and an “H” inspection stamp on the bottom surface.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% plus original bright blue finish with smooth gray patina and scattered light brown freckling on the
balance, with strong patterns of case colors visible on the loading lever and hammer. Grips are very fine with some scattered minor
handling marks, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1255
Exceptional U.S. Contract E. Remington & Sons
New Model Army Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 110639,
44 cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The New Model
Army was manufactured from 1863-1875 and represents the last of
Remington’s .44 caliber percussion revolvers. Remington’s revolvers were
the second most widely issued by the Union throughout the Civil War and
were also issued post-Civil War during the Indian Wars, as the writer believes this example to be.
“PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEWYORK.U.S.A./NEW-MODEL” marked
in three lines on the top barrel flat. All serial numbers are matching, including on the bottom
of the barrel, on the trigger guard lug (concealed, requires disassembly), left of the grip frame,
and handwritten on the underside of both grip panels. The cylinder is unnumbered. Single letter sub-
inspection marks are located on various components. Boxed script “GP” inspection cartouche stamped
on the left grip panel. Threaded “pinched” blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 80% plus of the original finish with some scattered patches of
flaking showing a smooth brown patina, 75% of the original case colors remaining on the hammer,
and attractively aged brass trigger guard. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered light
handling marks and a very crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1257
Fine Civil War New Jersey Marked Whitney
Second Model Navy 2nd Type Percussion Revolver - Serial
no. 10613, 36 cal., 7 3/4 inch octagon bbl., blue/silver finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured c. 1863-1864. This Whitney revolver is marked “NJ”
on the left side of the barrel at the breech and on the lower left side of
the frame indicating it was purchased by the State of New Jersey to arm its
troops during the Civil War. New Jersey purchased 794 Whitney revolvers in 1863-1864, and
some of them are known to have been issued to the 3rd New Jersey Cavalry Regiment.
This is a 2nd Type variation of the Second Model Whitney Navy, with six safety notches
machined at the back of the cylinder, as found in the approximate reported serial range
of 1200-13000. “E. WHITNEY/N. HAVEN” marked on the top of the barrel. The cylinder is roll stamped
with a scene of an eagle, shield and lion.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% plus original high polish blue finish mostly concentrated on the barrel and cylinder with some
scattered flaking and smooth brown patina on the balance, 60% vivid original case colors on the loading lever and hammer,
40% original silver plating on the trigger guard with golden aged patina on the balance of the exposed brass, and crisp
markings and cylinder scene. Grips are also fine with some scattered light dents and scratches, a very small minor chip at the
lower front right corner, and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent. A fine example of a very scarce New Jersey marked Civil
War Whitney Navy revolver.
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000