What is this? What is this pistol?

[Zack]

Someone sent me this pic; what type of gun is it and when is it from? They were told it was a "cop gun" by the gun store which swears it's real.

 

[Mark A]

Looks like a Remington New Model Police Factory Cartridge Conversion revolver. Manufactured from 1865 - 1873 approximately 18,000 units were made. Is there a barrel address?

 

[Story]

See also https://www.horsesoldier.com/products/firearms/handguns/13444

 

[Zack]

Looks like a Remington New Model Police Factory Cartridge Conversion revolver. Manufactured from 1865 - 1873 approximately 18,000 units were made. Is there a barrel address?

There is a barrel address!

 

[Story]

There is a barrel address!
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Think that's a serial number?

 

[Cornpone and Molasses]

Think that's a serial number?

That is a serial number. Address should be on the top of the barrel when gripping the gun properly.

 

[Zack]

My apologies! I'll see about the barrel address.

 

[LincolnHarlan]

There is a barrel address!
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i think it's post-Civil War, circa 1875–1890

 

[Cornpone and Molasses]

i think it's post-Civil War, circa 1875–1890

It's a low serial number if what I see looks correct on the barrel, 7551. But the grip frame serial looks like it could be 17551?
Here is a link discussing serial number ranges for the New Model Police revolvers.
https://civilwartalk.com/threads/remington-new-model-serial-number-history.192499/?amp=1