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Early U.S.-issue E. Remington & Sons New Model Army six-shot percussion revolver, serial no. 20117, chambered in .44 caliber. Based on surviving U.S. Ordnance Department delivery records and published Remington serial-number research, this revolver dates to approximately April 1863, placing it among the early production of the New Model Army during the American Civil War. The barrel is marked “NEW MODEL” at the breech, an important early-production feature associated with the evolution of Remington’s barrel address.
The walnut grip bears a visible “GP” U.S. Ordnance inspector’s cartouche, indicating government inspection and acceptance. The GP cartouche is documented on Remington revolvers beginning at approximately serial number 20,000, making its presence on serial no. 20117 consistent with this early-production example.
Introduced in 1863, the New Model Army became Remington’s principal large-frame military revolver and one of the most important Union sidearms of the Civil War. Its robust solid-frame construction, removable cylinder and distinctive octagonal barrel made it a formidable competitor to Colt’s Model 1860 Army. Large quantities were purchased by the United States government for Union service.
Item Date: Circa April 1863, Civil War
Measurement: 8 inch octagonal barrel
Material: Blued steel frame, barrel and cylinder; brass trigger guard; walnut grips
Item Condition: Strong, honest example retaining strong traces of original blue finish, particularly on the loading lever, with the balance exhibiting a pleasing dark plum-brown patina and scattered age-related spotting and wear. Brass trigger guard retains a mellow surface, and the walnut grips show expected handling wear consistent with military use.
Price: $3,850
SKU 308-735
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