Revolver
- Object Name:
- Revolver
- Object ID:
- 1946.037.20
- Creator:
- Remington, E. & Sons
- Place of Origin:
- Ilion, NY
- Date:
- 1863-1875
- Description:
- Revolver; New Model 1863 Percussion Army Revolver; single action; .44 caliber; 8" blued octagonal barrel; six-shot cylinder; pinched cylindrical iron blade front sight, at front end of barrel; v-shaped grooved rear sight, along top strap; one piece steel frame and grip strap and steel barrel, mahogany grip, and brass trigger guard; "PATENTED SEPT.14, 1858 / E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION NEW YORK,USA / NEW MODEL" stamped on top of barrel; "9173" stamped serial number on bottom of barrel and visible when loading lever is lowered and underneath left stock panel; inspector initials stamped on left side of grip; "Samuel Kent Bell Collection" printed on white horizontal rectangular paper stuck on left side of barrel.
- Material:
- Metal
Wood
Steel
Brass
Mahogany - Dimensions:
- H-5 W-1.6 L-13.6 inches
- Provenance:
- Bequest of Samuel Dana Bell.
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Samuel Dana Bell
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