The Remington New Model Army is a historic cap and ball revolver manufactured by E. Remington and Sons.While enthusiasts frequently call it the 1858 Remington because of a patent date stamped on its barrel, the company actually produced the New Model Army between 1863 and 1875. It stood as a major competitor to other sidearms during the American Civil War, and the United States government purchased over one hundred thousand units for military use.
This Hartford model gun of the Remington New Model Army is made with high-quality materials and extreme attention to detail. Primarily made of high-density polymer plastic, this model gun has a considerable heft to it. The gun features a wooden grip assembly and a nice matte black finish for the rest of the revolver's frame. The New Model Army is a single-action revolver, which means that the hammer has to be pulled back in order to make the model go click. The take-down procedure is also identical to the real one, and the New Model Army markings are nice and deep, which gives this model gun a sense of authenticity, making it a great collector's piece for classic ball and cap revolver enthusiasts, considering that a real original Colt Walker would cost more than an arm and a leg to procure!
