Serial Number: 144304, Standard Markings
Brilliant civilian blue finish, fancy figured walnut grips, silver trigger guard…FINE!
The gun has about 85% brilliant civilian blue; only missing on part of the top and top right flats of the barrel, and some off the cylinder; back strap and front strap retain all finish…this gun saw little use if any. Beautiful sharp and bright bore. Trigger guard retains all unpolished silver turning dark gray. Case hardening color remains on trigger. Action is perfect. The case is complete, retaining all partitions, and displays the personal mark of the Karl Moldenhauer Collection, the most famous Remington collector. He numbered his guns in white lettering under a clear coat of nail polish. This mark is on the brass lock plate and is still intact. It could be removed with a little acetone or nail polish remover, however that would be foolish as its presence adds value to the case. Mentioned for accuracy…the case lid has a very slight lift to the right front corner which closes instantly when a little weight is put on it. The seams are all solid, with no separations nor cracks or repairs. Any edge wear, patina, and staining commensurate with age. There is a scratch as depicted on the front angling down to right of the keyhole.
The correct Remington mold is in great condition – they were never blued but finished in the white. The cap tin is a special bonus, as it is a U.M.C. & C. C. marked tin. The Union Metallic Cartridge and Cap Company was the predecessor to the Union Metallic Cartridge Co (UMC). Very seldom are any of their marked tins or cartridge boxes encountered! The Dog and Bird flask with correct slanted spout is the exact example for the Remington Army revolvers, and it is in great condition. The skin packet is also correctly marked for Remington and Colt Army Revolvers. The packet says it contains American Powder Co. powder. One edge is open, the powder appears to have sifted out leaving the balls and paper to move around inside.
Measurement: 8-Inch Octagon Barrel .44-caliber
Literature: The Karl F. Moldenhauer Collection of Remington Arms at Unreserved Public Auction, Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc. October 29, 1980; lot 119, also color plate 1.
Price: $10,475
SKU 308-533
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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