Remington 1858 New Model Army (Original 1865 U.S. Army) s/n 1389xx

Remington New Model Army “1858” revolver

s/n 1389##, MILITARY firearm delivered to the U.S. Army in February 1865

Cal. .44

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- Barrel marked: “Patented Sept. 14. 1858, R. Remington & Sons, Ilion, New York, USA, New-Model”

- All numbers matching: under the barrel, under the grip panel, on the frame (matching numbers, military configuration)

- Original cylinder (not replaced), partially numbered (last 4 digits)

- Ordnance inspection marks “G, P, W” on metal parts (U.S. Ordnance Department / military inspectors)

- Dark wooden grips with partially visible inspector’s cartouche “JWK” for James W. Kinsley, sub-inspector of the U.S. Ordnance Department during the American Civil War (active mid to late war period)

- Octagonal barrel with rifling still sharp and well defined.

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Fine example.

Fully functional with no play.

100% original.

Rare & collectible.