Civil War Remington 1858 New Model Army .44 Cal 8″ Revolver MFD Antique
SOLD FOR: $1575
LSB#: 211210MB08
Make: Remington
Model: 1858 New Model Army
Serial Number: 93545
Year of Manufacture: 1863-1865
Caliber: .44 Caliber Ball
Action Type: Percussion Cap and Ball Single Action Revolver
Markings: The left side of the grip frame and bottom of the barrel are marked with the serial number. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “8627” and “P”. There are a host of inspection marks. The left side of the loading lever is marked “W”. The left and right sides of the barrel at the frame and the right side of the frame at the forcing cone are all marked “W”. The side of the cylinder is marked “W” and “J”. The bottom of the barrel in front of the loading lever retainer is marked “X”. The left side of the frame at the forcing cone is marked “P”. The top of the barrel is marked “PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858 / REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A. / NEW MODEL”.
Barrel Length: 8”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a mortised post fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch at the end of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are smooth wood. There are some light compressions and handling marks. There is some wear at the corners where the grip frame widens into the frame. The grips are slim and appear reprofiled, the screw has been cut down and only a couple threads remain. The grips rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue with Brass Trigger Guard
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling has light edge wear but is strong. There are a couple spots of light erosion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains less than 5% of its metal finish. The metal has a coat of finish loss with scattered patina. There are some scattered little nicks and dings, most noticeable on the grip frame. There are areas of discoloration from previous oxidation. There are some spots of light pinprick erosion, the most noticeable erosion is on the left of the loading lever at the front. There are scratches and scuffs from abrasive cleaning. There is a turn line on the cylinder. The screwheads display tool marks. The top barrel markings are worn and light, the rest are mostly clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Very Good condition as an Antique
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has some side-to-side movement. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Remington 1858 Army revolver was a sidearm used by the Union during the Civil War. The U.S. government ordered a large number of revolvers due to a fire at the Colt factory that shut down their production of the 1860 Army Revolver. Not only was this type of revolver used in the Civil War but it found itself being used in the American West. This single action six-shot revolver is known for having a solid design and being very reliable due to its solid frame unlike the competing open tops. The solid frame design gave it an advantage over the competing Colt models, and it is said Civil War soldiers were known to trade their Colts for Remingtons after the war after seeing the differences firsthand. Buffalo Bill Cody carried a New Model Army throughout the Indian Wars and his show appearances, and never converted it to cartridge use, which is a testament to the popularity of this revolver. The New Model Army is commonly called the Model 1858 because of its patent date on the barrel, but it was not actually produced until 1863, the 1861 Old Model having preceded it. The design became one of the most beloved cap and ball designs and has such a good design and fan following that reproduction houses have been making replicas for decades. Here is your chance to pick up the real thing, with the inspection marks, this is a revolver you can add to a Civil War or Remington collection. Please see our photos and good luck!