Remington Model 1861 Navy

Naval history of the Remington Model 1861

Remington produced a similar Model 1861 Navy based on the successful and popular Model 1861 Army revolver. The Army Revolver features a revolver pattern for all future Remington designs, and the Navy version is no exception.

In terms of size, the Navy model is overall smaller, making it somewhat more compact. The key to Remington's design (higher than Colt's competition) is the connecting bridge at the top of the cartridge, which makes the sidearm stronger in the field. This made the Remington revolver a very popular commodity on both sides of the American Civil War.

Production was limited, however, but an estimated 7,000 were from the Remington Armory in Ilion, New York and Utica. Production began and ended in 1862, and nearly all of these revolvers were built to meet U.S. government orders.

By comparison, the Remington Model 1861 Army produced about 147,000 copies.

The design of the Remington Model 1861 Navy follows Remington's design approach. The handlebars are walnut and slope down from the rear of the frame, with the components unfolding underneath. The bent trigger is protected by a thin brass trigger ring. The cartridge is smooth and can hold six. 36 Cap & Ball Shot put.

The firing action is the accepted standard for using primers, a method that takes the advantage of flintlock guns, and the action is single, requiring the operator to cock and pull the trigger to fire a single shot - and repeat the action the next time around. The hammer has a high spine and is made of case hardened metal. The barrel is round and over 7 inches long.

A small fixed post on top of the muzzle is used for precise aiming at greater distances. The loading rod remains under the barrel.

Despite limited availability, the Confederates compared the Remington Model 1861 Navy to the Model 1861 Army favored by Northern Union forces. In the south, sub-caliber. The 36 rifling is the main reason for the less recoil, which is easier to control when firing at close range and on horseback.

However, the North enjoyed their inherent firepower. The 44 caliber stopped the Remington Model 1861 Army revolver for good reason.

Remington Model 1861 Navy Also known as "Old Model Navy".

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