Remington 1858 New Model Army (AH4162)

Remington 1858 New Model Army. Conversion from percussion to .46 Rimfire. Cylinder has the patent date of the conversion of April 30th, 1856. Gun has an excellent bore. Action is perfect. Gun has 95% blue on the frame and cylinder. The barrel has a blue-brown patina. Grips have 98% original civilian varnish from the factory. Trigger guard has 98-99% original silver finish. This is a very fine civilian Remington conversion! Note: correctly made without loading gate. The cylinder when hammer is down or at full lock lines up with the frame so that the shells cannot fall out of the cylinder. Later, they installed a cylinder gate. Very fine conversion!