In this lot is a Remington New Model Army .44 Caliber Percussion Six Shot Civil War revolver, serial number 65195. This extremely accurate and finely made mainstay of the war was Colt’s stiffest competition for their Model 1860 Army Revolver. Many officers, cavalry, and foot soldiers preferred the Remington over the Colt because of the sturdy one-piece frame with top strap that would never shoot loose. Some found it expedient to carry extra loaded cylinders that could be readily installed, to replace a fired one. This revolver features an 8” octagon barrel with correct front sight and is marked “PATENTED SEPT.14, 1858” over the standard “E. REMINGTON & SONS” stamping. This revolver also has the correct brass trigger guard and the barrel and rammer show good, only lightly thinning blue. The cylinder also shows deep slightly aged blue. The frame is mixing heavily with a natural deep and attractive patina. This fine Civil War Remington Army revolver shows excellent tight mechanics, fine rifled bore, loading lever intact, proper functioning, correct original front sight, and lovely walnut grips. The right panel shows an original and desirable light government inspection cartouche. All major parts are stamped with correct government inspector initials. Because of their excellent reputation as reliable handguns, many of these sturdy and powerful revolvers found their way to the Western Frontier after the Civil War. It is interesting to note that the famous showman, Buffalo Bill Cody, carried a Remington New Model Army .44 from 1866 through the 1870s while buffalo hunting and partaking in the Indian Wars. He famously claimed, “It never failed me.” This is a particularly fine example of a Civil War New Model Army .44 caliber revolver that would be a key part of any Civil War or Frontier Arms collection. Serial Number: 65195. This firearm qualifies as an antique and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.