Remington Model 1858, General Godfrey Weitzel, .36 cal. single action percussion revolver.  Serial #868.  Good condition.  4 1’2” octagon barrel has heavily pitted bore.  Barrel and frame have little remaining finish with light pitting over entire surface area, some heavy dings on left side.  Cylinder has little remaining finish with good nipples.  The brass finish on the frame is tarnished and has several small dings on the butt from likely being used as a hammer.  The smooth wood grips are in very good shape with just a few dings.  Single action works fine and gun indexes properly – would still work today! Also included is an old leather brown holster with a faint unreadable mark on the back.  The holster is intact, but the leather is very dry. .  This pistol is attributed to West Point graduate Major General Godfrey Weitzel from the Civil War.  Included with the pistol is an extensive documented history of the officer’s record during the war, which included securing the cities of New Orleans and Richmond. Also included is an original framed letter from 1931, from the general's son to the general's grandson, which describes how the pistol was acquired and used.  An important piece of American history.  Antique, can ship to your door.