GUN WORKSHOP & HISTORIC GUNS
ORIGINAL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS
Guns advertised in this section may
be owned without a FAC or SGC provided they are held in accordance with
Section 58(2) of the 1968 Firearms Act (as a curiosity or ornament) and
not fired. If the intention is to fire them, they must be brought onto
the appropriate certificate beforehand.
Please note: Prospective purchasers will be required confirm their identity and sign a declaration stating that they are not prohibited from owning Section 58 guns under section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 (as amended).
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| OM144 |   | A good Remington model 1858 New Model Army, .44 cal percussion revolver. Serial number 102175 for the early 1870's. Octagonal 8" barrel (very good bore - shiny bright with crisp edges to the lands and no discernable pitting) signed on barrel top flat 'PATENTED SEPT 14 1858, E REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK USA, NEW MODEL' (distinct and legible). Pinched pillar fore-sight, sighting groove to top strap, plain cylinder with rear safety notches, solid steel frame, walnut grips (left one cracked and repaired), brass trigger guard. All major parts with inspectors marks. Matching serial numbers on barrel and frame. Mechanically very sound with good cylinder lockup and crisp trigger pull, shoots well (this revolver has been fired in MLAGB competitions in recent times). Nice brown original patina on barrel, frame, cylinder and hammer (blued rammer - possibly a replacement). A very good collectors piece or shooter if put on ticket. | SOLD |