This is an excavated "New Model" Remington .31 caliber cap and ball revolver recovered in Aiken, South Carolina. In February 1865 a small Cavalry battle between Union forces commanded by Major General Hugh Kilpatrick and Confederate troopers under the command of Major General Joe Wheeler took place in Aiken. The result was a small victory for the Rebs, not that it matter much at that point in the war. This 5 shot revolver with the 3 inch octagon barrel was recovered on private property with the land owner's permission. It's obvious that this little weapon was in the ground for a long time. The metal parts have been preserved to prevent any further deterioration. Remington made three variants of their new pocket model. This one is the second model, as can be distinguished by the brass trigger guard for the spur trigger. There are no distinguishable stamps anywhere on the metal parts. The gun is complete to include the walnut grips. That's pretty remarkable considering the deterioration of the cylinder. Three cylinders have metal loss, one almost half way down the cylinder. The brass trigger guard has a dark mustard yellow patina. The hammer is frozen in the forward position. This is a great late war piece that comes from one of the last battles of the Civil War. It will look good in your excavated collection, especially if you already have an old dug Colt pocket to lay beside it!

Item # AA835

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