Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Remington New Model Army, c. 1863-65, serial number 91239 under loading lever, with a 78 overstamp, walnut grips with cartouche on left side, serial number 91239 under the grip, with a 78/I next to it, name carved under grip and a September, 1863 date, blued steel frame with various sub-inspector markings, top of blued barrel marked PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A., barrel lg. 8, overall lg. 14 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-1,800
Some nicks and dings on grips, has most of its blued finish intact, with some light loss and scratches.
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