Ulysses S. Grant's Remington Revolvers 

“Serial numbers One… and Two.” That gave me goosebumps. Such beautiful pistols.

The tragic end of Grant's life was an example of his dedication to his family and country. During the War he had a reputation for directing battles while holding a cigar. One of his admirers sent him a barrel of cigars and since he grew up poor his aversion of waste meant he felt he must smoke all of them so smoke them he did. In his final years he developed the throat cancer that killed him. He wanted to leave his family financially secure after being cheated out of his life savings so with the help of Mark Twain he wrote his autobiography. As the disease destroyed his body he struggled to work through the pain and continued to write up to the very end. I don't doubt that his dedication to his family kept him alive when others would have just let go. Grant died a week after finishing his book. I can only hope that these pistols go to someone who appreciates their historical significance.

“I cannot spare this man. He fights!”- I was going to leave that as a comment but you said it 😀 Nice presentation!

The masterful storytelling once again does justice to the mastery of these amazing pistols. As with other notable 19th century firearms presented by this presenter, this beautiful video gave me the chills. Beautiful work.

Just when you think an RIA "Wow Factor" presentation cannot possibly be topped, they present another incredibly fantastic offering! This one gave me goosebumps!

They are beautiful!!

Man, this video brought tears to my eyes, what an exquisite set!!

Empresa Nacional Santa Barbara, from Spain, made a replica of the Remington New Model Army in the 1970s and 1980s. In his reproductions he made some models with a luxury finish, that is to say with engravings very similar to those, but with the normal grip, that is to say made of wood. Greetings from Spain.

Thanks for the deep dive into such a historical figure.

That is a first class lesson in history, if nothing else.

I think they are the most beautiful pistols I have ever seen I wish I could spend a couple of hours with them

Not sure what I like better the revolvers or this presentation of them. I know it's basically a "sales" presentation but the respect for the man, the guns and the history is inspiring. If I hit the Mega-Lotto by May 13th I'll give you a call.

Wow. What a flawless, beautiful presentation.

Amazing pair and story. Thanks!

One of the most respectful presentations I ever seen. This man, the presenter with such nice voice and good English is such a star.

I used to live across the street from where U.S. Grant was born in Pt. Pleasant, Ohio.

WELL RIA you have done it again !!! THANKS Fine video and presentation of some great history.

Sometimes you can't put a price on historical items such as these beautiful weapons..🆒😎👍👍👍💪🤔😁🤗

Interesting note, Grant is believed to only have begun drinking because he was stationed in the middle of nowhere away from his wife and kids and denied them coming to him or him going to them. It is also the only real reason he had any detractors.

I must respectfully disagree with the historical backstory. After the Mexican War, Captain Grant was posted to the Pacific NW. Ultimately. he ended up at lonely and remote Ft. Humboldt in northern California. Over 2000 miles from his wife & children. He resigned his commission because he missed his family. Thank you for what you do, sir.

Excellent video , thanks !!

Staggering pieces.

What a treasure! Bet they bring at least 3,000.000.00.

$5,170,000 for the set. Someone got an amazing set of historical pistols.

Wow AMAZING FIND IM SPEECHLESS!!! im very curious have they been fired??

Quick fact for anyone reading Cold Harbor was a Union loss by staggering numbers. Close to 13000 union and 5000 confederate casualties. Grant himself wrote that he always regretted the last assault.

Great history, beautiful guns. Grant is one of those guys who never really wanted power but it just kinda fell into his lap. I'll bet he viewed those revolvers as gaudy monstrosities, which is probably why they were just put away and hidden from public view for so long.

Hiram Ulysses S. Grant is my 3rd cousin 5x's removed. We shared a Grandfather. I am related to 7 generations of the Grant family.

Those are phenomenally beautiful revolvers. What has happened to Remington ? Why didn't they continue to develop handguns ?

You have successfully captured the drool market.

Any other gun guys or girls get the "chills" at the end?

Thats was pretty cool

It is in very nice condition, the engraving is also nice, ivory grip and it is already worth a lot of money here in Europe for historical reasons Is General Lee's revolver not up for bid?

...some of Grant's detractors complained to Lincoln that he (Grant) drank...Lincoln allegedly responded that as long as Grant kept wining he'd buy him all the barrels whisky he wanted...Grants was the first 'fighting general' Lincoln had in the war...after the disappointments of both McClellan & Meade...

Those drag marks on the cylinders mean either they are a bit out of time, or someone has been a bit ham fisted in handling them. It's almost unheard of for a Remington to go out of time, so I can only assume that someone handled them that doesn't know revolvers that well. Lovely pistols, more for looking at then firing.... but pretty.

The Army back then could drive anyone to drinking!

The blue is beautiful deep, what type of bluing ?

It doesn’t look like he ever carried these. He doesn’t seem like a General that liked a lot of bling. In comparison to pictures of Sherman Grant looked like a regular soldier.

What’s the estimate on those bad boys?

Lee and him should have fought a duel as gentlemen used to do years ago many lives saved!

It's clear this grant guy very brave,.I believe comment made by viewer the guns belong in museum instead of private collection,,maybe governments should make bid,,,Jim,cvw

Were they ever fired do you know?...

I wonder if Grant carried a hi point how much it would sell for

With a 20% buyer's premium, RIA is going to make some bucks, peddling these off!

I need 300 boxes of those to buy ok

If I was to guess I would say they will sell for about $20 million.

Aint no way a man like Grant would make himself so ridiculous as to utilize as an actual sidearm... an ivory handled joke with his own face on it.

Well thats going to cost a fortune and deservedly so

Does anyone want to sell me a national relic for 1500$?

Grant always seems like a plain man with simple tastes. I doubt he used these revolvers much. Also, the portrait relief seems a bit much. I don't think the average bear would want to see their own mug on handle. I bet these were shelf honey's rarely to be used.

In truth many of these "Presentation " firearms although may be connected by ownership to some President or really famous person you can be pretty sure they were never fired and possibly never actually even in the hands of the owners. I would rather have my great grandad's 1873 Winchester that accompanied him to Cuba with the Rough Riderz.

Let’s see….. they were a gift for favor, they never saw any action, were never fired, never carried by Grant….. yet they are historical???? I’m having a hard time seeing how these pistols are historically significant. They were a gift from two war profiteers/smugglers to Grant for favor.

The handyman sells the revolvers in 1976 for $1500.00; someone got gypted.

I shoot percussion revolvers and prefer the Remington New Model, over the Colt.

Sold for over 5 million

Read Grants 1885 War Memoirs. As mentioned in this video, Grant was a Lieutenant in The Mexican American War. As a congressman, Abraham Lincoln was against that war. Polk, and I refuse to grant him the honor and privilege of the title of chief executive, ordered soldiers to provoke a war with Mexico and frame The Mexican Military for starting The War. Grant knew it and didn't disclose that information until writing a memoir on his death bed. As President, Grant offered no Olive Branches of land restitution to Mexico and novicely attempted to blame The scourge of The Civil War on Polk's provocative Executive measures. While Polk's manifest destiny lie contributed to a continued attack on America's values and principles, severing a healthy relationship with our Good Hearted Southern Neighbor's, further demoralizing and dividing The Spirit of forming a more perfect union of equality, The 1783 Treaty Of Paris and Northwestern Territory East Of The Mississippi River Doctrine was the foreign supply chain that generationally deceived, divided, demoralized, dominated and destroyed Moral and Ethical Identity as Americans, and Architected The Civil War. Grant cowardice failed The American People. He Pillaged The Indigenous People's Land's and Equal Right's to Life, Liberty and Pursuits Of Happiness. Grant shouldn't be immortalized for tolerating and administering illegal war act's and taking peace from the earth. Along with George Washington and Andrew Jackson, Strike Grant from American Currency. Some may question why I mentioned Washington? Washington knew his treaties with The Indigenous People was a lie. The 1783 Treaty Of Paris and The North Western Territory East Of The Mississippi River Doctrine is Clear Documented Historical Proof. As a general Washington helped deliver American Freedom. As a politician, Washington enlisted America to re sign up with England's Tyrannical belief system.and foreign entanglement. Washington stated foreign entanglement corrupts the values and principles of leadership. Washington died from a common throat infection that antibiotics would easily cure today.

Love the Remingtons (I have an Italian copy) but not that keen on Grant. Grant had the worst record at West Point, until George Armstrong Custer came along.

What happened to listing the $price$? Or at the least the final auction bids? The RIA used to list the selling price on many featured arms videos here on RU-vid. Who cares who bought them! But gun enthusiasts like to know what something that exquisite sells for at that moment in time. We all know that item's such as these will most certainly only go up in value. It's not like I'm going to save my tip money to buy it out from under someone! Being from Missouri, & knowing at least a little something about history & knowing something about his ties to the Busch family & their farms. You have to "SHOW ME". Look! You called this the "Holy Grail" to civil war collectors, but someone put it under your roof! So how much did these guns bring? I enjoy watching this content but I have noticed that the true values of certain items have not been forthcoming for quite some time.

I am guessing there priceless.

If only they were Colts! Lol

Drinking or not, Grant whipped Robert E. Lee. Lee lost and surrendered his whole army to U.S. Grant. Lee was beaten so badly, he wrote that the biggest mistake of his life (Lee's) was taking a military education.

There is not much interest in these old klunkers anymore ..tell ya what...i'll take it off you'r hands for..say $200 bucks ?

Okay we get it you Yankees are proud of your president and to General us Grant was indeed a great president and a great Major General he really was, however don't go disrespecting the South, we made a few mistakes on our part and we more than made up for him now

Those are great pistols belonging to a war criminal.

How much did some rich fool pay for them

These belong in a museum, for the people to see and admire. Not in some private collection. It's US heritage, you can't sell your heritage.

When I was 12 years old I seen pictures he's guns from my mom and dad