This is a Remington New Model Army six shot cap and ball revolver in .44 caliber from the Civil War era. This model of Remington was produced from 1863 - 1875, with a total of approximately 122,000 made. The serial number of 57468 falls into the 1863 - 1865 range, meaning this one was around during the war of northern aggression. At some point this one has been cleaned, but has started to regain that steel gray patina everybody loves to see. The 8" octagonal barrel has the three line stamp of PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1855/E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A./NEW MODEL. The 5 groove rifling is strong even though the bore is s light rusty brown. Serial # 57468 is stamped into the bottom of the barrel, the right side of the grip frame and on the inside of the trigger guard. There are traces of the original blueing scattered over the gun, mostly in the recessed areas. The mechanics are sound, both in half cock and full cock, with the cylinder indexing perfectly. The are sub inspector marks of C, P, and S on the weapon. The brass trigger guard's mellow golden patina contrasts perfectly with the gray metal, creating a very eye pleasing appearance. The original walnut grips retain most of their finish, with the left grip having a cartouche in script of GP. This was the stamp of Giles Porter, US inspector of Remington New Model and Pettengill revolvers from 1862 - 1875. There is a small crack in the frame on the left side where the barrel screws in. It doesn't hurt the appearance in any way, mentioned for accuracy. The Remington New Model was one of the major handguns of the Civil War. It was Colt's biggest competition, and Remington's last .44 caliber revolver. The famous Buffalo Bill Cody carried a Remington New Model Army, claiming it never failed him. Both sides used these hefty six guns, and your Civil War collection won't be complete without one!

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