*US, Remington New Model 1858 six-shot Percussion Revolver, with Box and Civil War Era Powder Bottle, Obsolete Calibre*
Approximate length 30cm, Octagon Barrel 6.5″
Serial number: 37873 under the rammer, on the rammer, under barrel, on cylinder
Inspection marks of R on cylinder and frame, B RHS and LHS of frame/barrel, S on trigger guard
Marked on Barrel (Very Faint): E. Remington….. Model, over 3 lines
Brass forward sight, brass trigger guard. Screws enter from right.
Powder bottle marked: E. Pluribus. Unum
The Remington Model Revolvers and their subsequent variations were percussion revolvers manufactured by Eliphalet Remington & Sons in .31 (Pocket), .36 (Navy), and .44 (Army) calibers. Often mistakenly referred to as the Model 1858 due to the patent date on its New Model barrels—”PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A./NEW MODEL”—full-scale production did not commence until 1861. These revolvers were widely used during the American Civil War and marked the beginning of a successful line of medium and large frame pistols.
The Remington New Model Army revolver, a single-action, six-shot percussion handgun, was one of the most popular and widely used sidearms of the Union Army. It was known for being more robust and reliable compared to contemporary Colt revolvers. Experts often regard the Remington as superior due to its solid frame design, increased accuracy, and easier reload capability. The Remington revolver had several significant advantages over the Colt models. Firstly, it featured a solid frame that completely enclosed the cylinder, known as a “top strap.” This structural feature provided greater durability and better maintained accuracy over time. Secondly, the Remington included a special safety notch in the cylinder, allowing the hammer to rest securely between firing chambers. This design enabled the shooter to fully load all six chambers safely without the risk of accidental discharge, unlike the Colt, where only five chambers were typically loaded to prevent resting the hammer on a live round. Thirdly, the Remington’s design facilitated rapid reloading. Soldiers could carry pre-loaded spare cylinders and easily swap them by lowering the loading lever, sliding out the cylinder pin, and inserting a fresh cylinder. This feature provided a considerable tactical advantage over the Colt revolvers, which required more time-consuming reloading.
Civil War Era Powder Flask, approx 12.3cm x 5cm
A Civil War-era copper powder flask marked “E Pluribus Unum” on both sides, embossed with an eagle carrying a shield, arrows, and a laurel over crossed rifles, reflects the symbolism of the United States. The Latin phrase, meaning “Out of many, one,” was once the national motto of the United States, representing the unity of the original thirteen colonies. This type of flask is similar to those depicted in Rapley’s reference book, Colt Percussion Accoutrements, page 341.
*Condition*
In fair cosmetic, excellent mechanical condition, with a good bore, and full working, solid action. The powder bottle is in good condition. The box has a chip to the left hand side. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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