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I really don't understand this batch numbering system ! Of what use is a serial number if you can find the same on several guns of the same model ??

Here is a photo of the grips from the back of the gun. They are pretty thin (their thickness is the same from top to bottom) and have a perfect fit.

Boy, you have a very acute eyesight, aardq. I didn't notice this crack when I bought the gun ! Fortunately, I don't intend to fire it.

As you asked, here are somme pictures of my gun. I know that this model was produced between 1888 and 1911, but what I'd like to know is the exact year of production. Do you think that its low serial number (416) could mean that it was manufactured in 1888 ? Visibly, it has never been fired because ...

I just acquired a Remington over-under derringer, type II model No.3, serial 416. Could anybody tell me about when it was manufactured ?
Thanks for your help.

I have a copy of a Remington over under derringer and I can't figure where it was manufactured. There isn't any marking on it, except a "2" between the barrels (.41 caliber but not rifled). No proof marks either, which means that it was not made in Europe. Please note that the bullet extra...

I finally found someone who owns a New Model Army, and I asked him to take measurements of the frame and cylinder of his gun. The comparison of these measurements with those of my transitional Navy (manufactured in march 1863) show that these parts are the same, with the only difference being that t...

Thanks Bill for pointing out the book written by Donald L. Ware. I got a pdf copy and took a good look at it, but I couldn't find anything about dimensional differences between the army and navy models. However, the author mentions that, like you wrote, the hammer, trigger and internal parts can int...

Is'nt there anybody able to help me ? I'm really eager to learn about these differences !

Hi everybody,
I'd like very much to know precisely the differences between the New Model Army and Navy revolvers (except for the length of the barrel).
Is the size of the frame the same on the two models ? and what about the diameter of the cylinder ?
Thanks for your help.

Bill, Thank you very much for these most interesting informations !
It sure helps.
Pat

Hi everybody, I have a Remington navy, serial 21240, with the old model barrel marked 'patented dec 17,1861/manufactured by Remington, Ilion,NY' and having the cone front sight. The loading lever is of the 1861 model type, but the cylinder pin is of the new model type. Could you please tell me when ...