Early 1870s, government contract for U.S. Navy, 50 caliber single shot with 9 in. round barrel having serial number 448 ahead of forend, I/HE and anchor stamped at the breech; walnut grips and forend, frame marked on left REMINGTONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A. / PAT. MAY 3 NOV 15TH, 1864 APRIL 17TH 1866, the right side with martial inspector markings P./ F.C.W.

Length overall 11-1/2 in.

Working action; bright steel wool abrasions over stamping on left side of frame, else original patinated surfaces throughout; good rifling in bore; three applied "Z's" on right side of grip. Overall good condition.