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Here's a couple of photo's of the NMA capping plate conversion. It's S/N 98317 and I have the percussion cylinder with it as well. I have a second example as well but without the percussion cylinder.

Best regards,

Mike

Jim,

Yes, the conversion cylinder for the NMA is a two pc. capping plate design. It differs from the Police, Pocket, and Revolving rifle style in that the NMA appears to be earlier and doesn't have the knurled edge on the capping plate and is not nickel plated, its well worn blue.

MIke

George,

I have one that is for the NMA Revolver and several that are for the New Model Revolving Rifle.

Mike

I have a few of the 2 pc. capping plate conversion cylinders that have the conversion serial number as well as the original percussion serial number stamped. Both numbers are stamped on the cylinder body while the conversion number only is stamped on the capping plate. It would be nice to see photo'...

Which New Model...Army, Navy, Police, Pocket, Smoot (1, 2, 3, 4), Belt

Jim,

Very nice display, thanks for sharing.

You wonder about keeping it? The wife or the lamp?

MaryLyn Unfortunately it is doubtful that your question on an employee list at Remington can be answered. Over the years it seems that the policy at Remington is to not release information about current or past employees at their factories. I suspect that this is to protect the safety and privacy of...

According to the "Model 31 Repeating Shotgun Specifications" document of 01/08/1940, the wood finish for the various grades of Model 31 are as follows: Grades Offered: ----------Wood Finish 31A - -------------------3 Coats Lacquer 31AC - -------------------3 Coats Lacquer 31AP – Standard G...

On the known examples of the two cartouche revolvers, each grip panel is embossed with one cartouche.

I don't understand "historically possible".

Remington New Model Army Revolver, S/N 118165 does in fact indicate an estimated manufacturing date of December 1864. The serial number range for this time period is estimated to be 113460 - 124350. Two Principal Sub-Inspectors are recorded as functioning during this time period. W. A. Thornton and ...

Remington New Model Army Revolver, S/N 37474 is estimated to have a manufacturing date of September 1863. The serial number range for that month is estimated to be 34525 - 37825. The Principal Sub-Inspector at that time was Benjamin Hannis, who had replaced C.G. Curtis in early 1863. His cartouche w...

Navy or Army?

Based on the serial number, your revolver is a New Model Army revolver. The "Army" - "Navy" designation doesn't refer to a branch of the service, but rather the caliber of revolver. The "Army" is a .44 cal with an 8" barrel, while the "Navy" is a .36 cal ...

An additional thought.....With barrel markings of E. Remington & Sons, I believe that would predate the Model 3 which should carry the Remington Arms Company marking. Photo's will tell us but it's probably a Rolling Block.