1858 .44 pistol

[drummer]

I have an question for you experts. I have a Remington .44 New Model Army .44 percussion. gvt. inspected, all original. 5 grove RH gain twist bbl. all marking sharp. action sharp. bore perfect. I mention this because where the threads of the bbl. meet the cylinder it is smooth. The threads should be showing, but in the 1/4 inch section right before it hits the cylinder, it is smooth, no threads. Now, the gun is pretty much untouched, and the bbl is not lined. . Has anyone else ever seen this? On the other .44's I've owned in the past, including a conversion, the threads were evident, but this is clean and smooth. The bbl. and all parts are original, showing the same wear.
Thanks kensantanello@comcast.net

[huber jay]

You have an Old Model or Beals Model Frame gun. It may be a transition Model into a New Model. What is the Serial Number?Regards Jay Huber

[Guest]

It's 86903 under the bbl. nothing on the frame. The frame and the bbl have all the right government inspector markings, and They're sharp. I don't thing it's a Beals frame, because the section of the bbl. that should show threads is showing normally. It's just that the bbl. at that point, is smooth where it comes out of the frame for about 1/4 of an inch and the bbl. -cylinder gap is tight. No threads. It show all thr right age on the bbl. and as I said, the rifling is sharp and correct. Ken

[Jaap Verduijn]

The number 86903 indicates an "old" Army model. It falls within the range 86243 - 87227 that were delivered on the 24th of September 1865 (i.e. slightly post civil war) to H Company, 16th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry.

Hope this helps.

Jaap Verduijn.

[scarekrow]

I was curious as to how you knew the specifics on his gun. I also have a new army model .44, s/n 91, 243. can you tell me anything about mine? I would truly appreciate it. thank you.