[Guns] Remington, Eliphalet. (1793–1861) Signed 1853 Bank CheckSigned bank check from the founder of the Remington Arms Co., dated March 28, 1853. Partially printed with a woodcut of a blacksmith at left, drawn on the Cashier of Ilion Ban, made payable to "Wm. Harrington" for ten dollars, and signed "E. Remington & Sons" at the lower right. Small cross shaped tear to the center, otherwise fine. 7. 25 x 2. 5 inches (18. 4 x 6. 7 cm). Trained as a blacksmith, Eliphalet Remington turned to gunsmithing at an early