Remington Society

Dave Gutta Purcha is an early form of plastic. It was used by many manufacturers (Colt, S&W, etc) for grips. Two piece grips refers to there being two seperate grips on the gun, one on the left side and one on the right. Usually held together and in place by a screw that passes through one grip ...

Did you check the rear tang of the trigger guard for the number? Also you might look at the rear of the cylinder, sometimes the number will be there sometimes not. I've had a couple of new models that had the first number of the serial number stamped 1/2-1 inch up the barrel from the rest of the num...

I am interested in purchasing percussion revolver relics. Beals, Old Model or New Model Revolvers

Art Try "Flaydermans Guide To Antique American Firearms" or the "Bluebook Of Gun Values" for a good overview or your Remington. You should be able to find the books in your local library or at most book stores (Barns & Nobles etc.). The small letters you see are most likely g...

Patrik I can't tell from the pictures just how your Remington was converted. Does the cylinder have 5 or 6 chambers? Is it possible that the hammer is not broken but has been converted? An excellent book on the subject is "A Study Of Colt Conversions And Other Percussion Revolvers" by R. B...

The marks are probable sub-inspector marks (last name initial). If the pistol is a .36 (Navy Model)) or .44 (Army Model) caliber it was most was likely issued to the military during the Civil War. These pistols are call "Old Model" by collectors and were issued only for about one year. Loo...

David
This is George McAllister (gmaque@aol.com). There is a pretty good picture of the anchor on page 73 in the "Civil War Pistols" book by John D. McAulay. I'm looking for a unconverted New Model Navy with an anchor if you know of one.

Hello, I am interested in buying any Martially Marked, Civil War Era, Pistol. I am especially looking for a Beals Model Army, and a New Model Navy.
Thanks
George

I am interested in purchasing martially marked Civil War era Remington pistols. Beals Army and Navy, Old Model Army and Navy and New Model Army and Navy. If you have something you're interested is selling please email me. Thanks