Thank you for your response and info. According to Daniel, at 7 7/8 inches from muzzle to front of cylinder, it could be an Army model. Is that the correct method of measuring barrel length or is there some other method unique to Remington?
All the best
George
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- Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:56 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
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Re: Help with Manufacture Date
Here are the remainder of the photos - sorry if there were too many
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:56 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
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Re: Help with Manufacture Date
Attached are the photos of my Remington "1858" Army Model Revolver. The serial numbers under the barrel (46880), on the trigger guard, and on the frame under the left grip are all matching. A couple other numbers/letters on the rear of the cylinder. 4 very small single letter/symbol stamp ...
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:48 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
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Re: Help with Manufacture Date
Daniel - your response is much appreciated. I'm working on taking off the grips to compare frame serial numbers, but I need to get a better screwdriver so I don't bugger the screw like someone did to the one behind the cylinder. I may have inadvertently given erroneous information regarding the mode...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:54 pm
- Forum: RP / Pre - 1899
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Help with Manufacture Date
Happy New Year I'm new to this forum, but not new to collecting firearms. I have a 1861 New Model .36 caliber Remington Revolver I was hoping to get some information on. I bought it about 20 years ago for around $400 (as it appeared to have been reblued). The serial number under the rammer is 46880 ...