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Original Remington 1858 New Army, S/N #16207. Anyone know the year of production?

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=29697&d=1128779926

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Remington begain production of the "New Army" in 1863, starting somewhere in the 15,000 serial number range, where they left off with the Model 1861 Army (Also known as the "Old Model Army").

Your gun, serial number 16,207 is an early one, made during 1863.

The "New Army" remained in production until 1875, by which time some 132,000 total had been produced.

You have a neat gun... ;)

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Old Fuff- I greatly appreciate the info! I'm surprised that it was one of the early production runs since I didn't know they started the numbers at 15,000. :cool:

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They didn't exactly start at 15,000.

The earlier Remington-Beals Army and Model 1861 (Old Army) that preceded the 1863 (New Army) were all numbered in the same serial number series, and production of each improved version was phased in as production continued and older parts were used up. But sometime in 1863 production on the New Army within the 15,000’s (something) started. Because the Civil war was on Remington was turning out revolvers as fast as possible. During the war, the Union purchased some 114,713 Army revolvers of all styles from the company. Next to Colt they were the second largest supplier of Cavalry revolvers to the U.S. Army.

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Very cool! Thanks again!