Colt Navy?

otisrush · April 9, 2011, 11:42 AM

I received this pistol from my Dad. (He was more into the antique guns than I was - so I don't recall stuff very well.) I think he always referred to as a "Colt Navy".

So - can anyone help me understand what this is: Era? Other information?

Thanks much.

OR

gyvel · April 9, 2011, 01:57 PM

You have one of several "Remington New Model Army Revolvers," made, according to Flayderman, from 1863-1875, with an estimated total quantity of 122,000 guns made.

From what I can see in the photo, you have a mortised front sight, indicative of an early production model.

Other, more knowledgeable people are soon to join in.

Scorch · April 9, 2011, 02:00 PM

Nice piece in good condition. Congratulations.

otisrush · April 9, 2011, 02:10 PM

Thanks for the info.

Is the "Colt Navy" term accurate in any way for this piece? Is it a scenario where it's a Colt design but this is (obviously) Remington made? I'm trying to ascertain if my memory is bad (likely) or my dad was wrong (less likely - although you know how it goes with dads - they can seemingly do no wrong.)

If they say it - you can take it to the bank - NOT! LOL

OR

P.S.: Man - I wish he would have been around to experience the internet. He would have had a ball getting access to all this information regarding his firearms passion.

Hawg Haggen · April 9, 2011, 02:20 PM

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Is the "Colt Navy" term accurate in any way for this piece?

Nope. It's a Remington New Army. The Navy was a .36 and had a German silver front sight as did the early production Armies. Later production had the mortised sights like yours. The military designated the Army and Navy calibers as .36 for Navy and .44 for Army.

the rifleer · April 9, 2011, 02:41 PM

No, it isn't even the same brand. Colt and Remington are to different companies, just like Ford and Chevy. They are of the same time period, but are different guns entirely. As said, you have a 1858 Remington Army revolver, rather than a 1861 Colt Navy.

April 9, 2011, 11:42 AM	#1
otisrush Member Join Date: December 9, 2010 Posts: 61	Colt Navy? I received this pistol from my Dad. (He was more into the antique guns than I was - so I don't recall stuff very well.) I think he always referred to as a "Colt Navy". So - can anyone help me understand what this is: Era? Other information? Thanks much. OR

April 9, 2011, 01:57 PM	#2
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 3,458	You have one of several "Remington New Model Army Revolvers," made, according to Flayderman, from 1863-1875, with an estimated total quantity of 122,000 guns made. From what I can see in the photo, you have a mortised front sight, indicative of an early production model. Other, more knowledgeable people are soon to join in. Last edited by gyvel; April 10, 2011 at 08:15 AM.

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Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,109	Nice piece in good condition. Congratulations. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services Taylor Machine

April 9, 2011, 02:41 PM	#6
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,209	No, it isn't even the same brand. Colt and Remington are to different companies, just like Ford and Chevy. They are of the same time period, but are different guns entirely. As said, you have a 1858 Remington Army revolver, rather than a 1861 Colt Navy. __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people.

April 9, 2011, 02:10 PM	#4
otisrush Member Join Date: December 9, 2010 Posts: 61	Thanks for the info. Is the "Colt Navy" term accurate in any way for this piece? Is it a scenario where it's a Colt design but this is (obviously) Remington made? I'm trying to ascertain if my memory is bad (likely) or my dad was wrong (less likely - although you know how it goes with dads - they can seemingly do no wrong.) If they say it - you can take it to the bank - NOT! LOL OR P.S.: Man - I wish he would have been around to experience the internet. He would have had a ball getting access to all this information regarding his firearms passion.