Lot 2116

SCARCE! ANTIQUE REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY FACTORY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVER

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SCARCE! ANTIQUE REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY FACTORY CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVER

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Current Bid: $480

(25 Bids)

by Bradford's
June 28, 2026 9:00 AM MST
Timed Auction
15210 N 99th Ave
Sun City, AZ, US 85351

Scarce! Antique Remington New Model Navy Factory Cartridge Conversion Revolver. The gun is one of the last Remington factory alterations from percussion to .38 Rim Fire before the guns began to be made as cartridge revolvers at about #42,000, rather than being conversions of previously manufactured percussion guns. The revolver is serial number 40200 and appears 100% complete, correct, and original in every way. It retains the factory modified Remington cartridge cylinder, the Remington added ejector rod system and the Remington added recoil shield and back plate with loading gate. The gun retains nearly all of its original factory blued finish and is in really wonderful condition. As noted, the gun is serial number 40200 and is additionally marked with the conversion mating number 90. Matching serial numbers and mating numbers are located on the grip frame under the left grip, and under the barrel where it is hidden by the loading lever. Both the grip panels are additionally stamped with the mating number 90. As is relatively common on Remington revolvers, the cylinder is not numbered. The top strap is clearly marked in three lines: "PATENTED SEPT 14, 1858 / E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION NEW YORK. U.S.A / NEW-MODEL". As the gun is a civilian gun that was never part of a military order or delivery it does not have any military or inspection markings and the grips are varnished walnut rather than the typical oil finish of military revolver grips. The production of cartridge altered Remington New Model Navy Revolvers started between the summer of 1871 and early 1873 and appears to have started around serial number 36,000. These alterations continued through about serial number 42,000 and after that the guns were produced as cartridge revolvers and were not alterations. Production of the guns continued through about serial number 48,000 when production of the New Model Navy revolvers ended. The cartridge guns were chambered for the .38 rimfire cartridge and retained the original percussion bore that was nominally .357”, which is why modern “38 caliber” cartridges still use .357” bullets. The guns had their percussion cylinders machined to remove the percussion portion at the rear, leaving the cylinder ratchet in place and creating bored through chambers. New safety notches were machined in the upper rear of the cylinder where the nose of the modified rimfire hammer could rest. A new recoil plate was added to the rear of the frame and a loading gate was added as well. Finally, an ejector rod was added on the right side of the gun, with a sleeve added to the frame that secured an L-shaped rod that was tensioned with a spring and had a checkered knob at the operating end. The rod was secured against the bottom of the barrel when not in use with the web of the loading lever machined to retain the ejector rod. The altered guns retained their original serial numbers but had an additional set of alteration assembly numbers added under the barrel, on the left grip frame under the grips and sometimes in the grips themselves. Serial Number: 40200 | Caliber / Gauge: .38 rimfire | Working Order: Firearm has not been tested | Background Check: Not Required | Keywords: Firearms, Guns, Firearm; Ref: BD2120

  • Dimensions: 7.375" barrel
  • Circa: 1871-1873
  • Condition: This revolver is in overall good condition with signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Approx. 5% finish retained. The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is worn but has remained strong and clearly defined. There is scattered moderate pitting in the bore. The finish has turned to a silver patina with light hits of brown patina numerous scattered spots of light scabbing, oxidation, discoloration from previous oxidation, and scratches. The scabbing is most noticeable and heaviest on the end of the barrel and cylinder. The cylinder has a turn line and the brass trigger guard has developed an attractive patina. The screwheads display light tool marks with serviceable slots. Ejector rod appears to have had the L piece end replaced with knurled knob. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $999 $20
$1,000 $4,999 $50
$5,000 $9,999 $100
$10,000 + $200