Gun Collectors Dream Auction #72 Collectible Guns
Lot 684:
Up Next We Have a Remington New Model Police Conversion Revolver Chambered in .38 Rimfire, Only 18,000 produced, made circa 1865 to 1873 in Ilion, New York. It would have started out life as a .36 caliber percussion revolver prior to conversion. This sidearm, scaled down from the Remington Navy and Belt models, was one of some 18,000 factory alterations from percussion to metallic rimfire cartridge.
Designed to compete with the Colt M1862 Police sidearm and the Pocket Navy revolvers, this .38 caliber rimfire, five-shot two-piece cylinder is fitted with a special plate on the front shoulder. This would have been a nice, unobtrusively sized revolver to carry in a holster. With 5 rounds of .38 rimfire, one could get themselves out of most scrapes. This revolver would have been modified to accept metallic cartridges near the expiration of the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent, which prevented other companies from using the bored through cylinder until 1869.
The overall condition Appears Great. Excellent action. The bore is rifled and remains in good shape. Both grips are firmly seated and contain average amounts of handling wear. Markings are legible.
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