S#: 22216 | 3-3/8" Octagonal Barrel | 5-Shot SA | Manufactured by E. Remington & Sons in Ilion, New York, featuring the patent dates September 14, 1858 and March 17, 1863 and “New Model” on top of the Octagon Barrel ||| HISTORY: Between 1865 and 1873 some 25,000 of these diminutive revolvers were produced by Remington. However, the handgun was essentially obsolete when it was introduced as the era of the self-contained metallic cartridge had arrived. As a result, many of the later production revolvers were produced as .32 rimfire cartridge revolvers, rather than percussion guns as originally intended thus factory converted cylinders were installed |||| CONDITON: Excellent. Retaining 90% Original Nickel Finish, Minor Flakes throughout Firearm. Hammer Marks on bottom of grip. Mechanically Functions. Tight Lockup and Good Timing. Bore is Good with some rust but has nice rifling ||||| CLASS: ANTIQUE