# 40951121

Outstanding E. Remington & Sons Rider Patent New Model Double Action New Model Metallic Cartridge Conversion Belt Revolver with Pearl Grips

$ 6499.99

A highly desirable Civil War–era Remington collectible, this Rider Double Action New Model Belt Revolver stands out as a scarce factory metallic-cartridge conversion—an advanced and sought-after sidearm from the peak years of westward expansion.

Manufactured by Remington from 1863 to 1873
Estimated original production of only 3,000 to 5,000 Rider Double Action New Model Belt Revolvers
Far fewer were factory converted for use with metallic cartridges, making this example especially collectible
Factory cartridge-conversion revolver, representing one of the most technologically advanced handgun designs of its period
Historically significant configuration associated with the middle decades of American westward expansion
Remington revolvers of this type—especially double-action examples—would have been highly valued in the American West for:
- Rugged, dependable construction
- Faster firing capability compared with many earlier revolvers
- Advanced metallic-cartridge use for the era
Standard three-line patent, address, and model marking located on the top flat of the barrel
Matching serial number appears in multiple locations, an important collector feature:
- Left side of the grip frame
- Trigger guard tang
- Bottom of the barrel
- Hand-marked in blue ink inside both grip panels
Conversion number “4” is also consistently marked in multiple locations:
- Left side of the grip frame
- Trigger guard tang
- Bottom of the barrel
- Rear face of the conversion plate on the cylinder, along with “1010”
- Hand-marked in black pencil inside both grip panels
Equipped with a blade front sight
Frame-top groove rear sight
Fitted with a pair of very attractive smooth pearl grips, adding strong visual appeal and collector desirability
An excellent choice for collectors focused on:
- Early Remington revolvers
- Factory cartridge conversions
- Double-action frontier-era sidearms
- Scarce American West firearms
- Historically important transitional revolver technology

Condition

Excellent, retains 98% of the factory nickel finish with some scattered light handling marks and a few patches of very light spotting. 80% of the factory nitre blue remains on the screw heads. The grips are also excellent with a couple light chips near the heel of the right panel and otherwise only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. One would search a very long time to find a finer example of a factory cartridge conversion Remington-Rider double action New Model Belt revolver!