Object Details
maker
Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Description
Prior to the Civil War, Remington was known for long arms, not revolvers. Beginning with their Model 1861 and continuing with the New Model Army revolver in 1863, Remington was Colt's closest competitor, selling more than 116,000 revolvers to the Union government. The .44 caliber six-shot New Model Army was as reliable, but not as popular, as Colt's revolvers.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1863
ID Number
AF.209340
catalog number
209340
accession number
37533
serial number
64108
Object Name
revolver
revolver, percussion
Other Terms
revolver; Firearms; Army; Percussion Fire; .44 In; Rifled; Muzzle Load; 2B; Sa
Measurements
overall: 5 1/4 in x 13 3/4 in x 1 5/8 in; 13.335 cm x 34.925 cm x 4.1275 cm
place made
United States
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Revolvers
Data Source
National Museum of American History
web subject
Firearms
Civil War
related event
Civil War
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_416581