Remington 1858 New Model Army Revolver (.44 Cal)

* Manufacturer: E. Remington & Sons, llion,
New York
* Patent Year: 1858
* Military Use: Widely issued to Union troops; second only to the Colt 1860 Army
* Serial Range: 105xxx series corresponds to revolvers made near the end of the Civil War
* Frame Type: Solid frame with top strap — stronger and easier to maintain than Colt’s open-top design
* Features: Quick-swap cylinder, fixed sights, and tight lockup for accuracy and reliability
* Maintenance: Simple design with fewer parts exposed to fouling or wear

Military Inspection Marks:
If marked with U.S. inspector letters (like “p”,
“H”, or “B”) on the frame, barrel, or trigger guard – and/or an oval cartouche on the left grip — it was likely part of a U.S. government contract and saw wartime service

Common inspection marks include:
* “p” on trigger guard or barrel
* “H” on left frame near hammer
* “B” on right frame
* “R” and “B” on cylinder

Antique – no FFL required