Remington 1858 - another one.

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Been member here for some years but I do not think I ever posted mine. Not looking for any particular comments but It will be appreciated. It has two different serial numbers.

[billt]

Hi,
What are the two serial numbers? Also does the serial number on the trigger guard tab match either the barrel or frame number?

Bill

[SIGP2101]

Hi,
What are the two serial numbers? Also does the serial number on the trigger guard tab match either the barrel or frame number?

Bill

Barrel has 61973 and frame/TG has matching 81671 numbers.

Inspection marks:
Barrel C & A
Frame C, A, H & R under the left grip panel.
Cylinder P, P & P
Loading lever has H
Trigger guard has S

Thanks

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[billt]

Your revolver was shipped to the Government in June of 1864. The most likely reason for the barrel serial number being different from the frame and T/G serial number is because the original barrel did not pass inspection. Your barrel is from a revolver, which was manufactured in March of 1864. That revolver probably had a defective frame and the barrel and other good parts were removed to be used on later revolvers.

I hope this helps,

Bill

[SIGP2101]

Your revolver was shipped to the Government in June of 1864. The most likely reason for the barrel serial number being different from the frame and T/G serial number is because the original barrel did not pass inspection. Your barrel is from a revolver, which was manufactured in March of 1864. That revolver probably had a defective frame and the barrel and other good parts were removed to be used on later revolvers.

I hope this helps,

Bill

One BIG thank you for provided information. Accordingly - roughly 20000 revolvers were produced between March and June of 1864. Lets say 3 months period.
Did Remington had that kind of capacity back then? over 200 units per day. Fascinating indeed.

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[jbw]

I would rather suggest an arsenal repair of a revolver turned in after the CW. Accordig to the book. "Arming the US cavalry --", this was not uncommon. The Remington factory would have had unnumbered barrels on hand