New Model Remington .44 Caliber Pistol
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Title
New Model Remington .44 Caliber Pistol
Subject
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (Civil War).
War (Civil War).
Description
This .44 caliber New Model Remington Army Pistol was manufactured by Eliphalet Remington & Sons around 1863.
These pistols were highly prized by both Union and Confederate soldiers for their significant firepower and accuracy. For the Union it was the second most-issued pistol.
These pistols were highly prized by both Union and Confederate soldiers for their significant firepower and accuracy. For the Union it was the second most-issued pistol.
Source
Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Remington New Model Army Revolver. The Price of Freedom: Americans at War. http://amhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/collection/object.asp?ID=525
Date
1860s
Contributor
This collection is courtesy of Tommy Gonzalez. We would like to thank him for the generosity he has shown the museum.
All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution!
All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution!
Rights
All rights to the images are held by Tommy Gonzalez. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
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Type
Object
Files
Collection
Citation
“New Model Remington .44 Caliber Pistol,” Courage & Contradiction, accessed April 19, 2024, http://civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/items/show/16.