RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 1057. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 5-3/4″ bbl, nickel silver front sight & 1-line “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.” Left side of frame is marked “44 C.F.W”. Butt strap is mounted with a factory swivel stud & ring. Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips that have the raised Remington trademark at the top on each side. According to FLAYDERMAN’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE FIREARMS, there were only about 2020 of these rare revolvers produced 1891-1896. The Model 1890 was the successor to the 1875/1888 Single Action Army revolvers and could have been serious competition for the Colt Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington the introduction of their large bore cartridge revolver came after the Colt Model 1873 was well established with the military and the buying public. Remington was never able to generate military contracts for their revolver which seriously depressed sales, not only to the military but to the buying public as well. That fact coupled with Remington’s initial introduction of their revolver in a proprietary caliber (44 Remington) further limited sales. By the time the Model 1890 revolver was introduced, the large bore revolver was rapidly falling out of favor, primarily following the introduction of semi-automatic pistols and double action revolvers. By 1895, Remington sales had dwindled to only a few per month, and so they discontinued this model in 1896. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains traces of orig blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth, even blue/brown patina with some minor pitting around forcing cone area on both sides. Grips show light diamond point wear & are sound, beginning to turn chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, shows light use. 4-56368 JR122 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 1076

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1076	$6,325.00	RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 1057. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue finish with 5-3/4″ bbl, nickel silver front sight & 1-line “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.” Left side of frame is marked “44 C.F.W”. Butt strap is mounted with a factory swivel stud & ring. Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips that have the raised Remington trademark at the top on each side. According to FLAYDERMAN’S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE FIREARMS, there were only about 2020 of these rare revolvers produced 1891-1896. The Model 1890 was the successor to the 1875/1888 Single Action Army revolvers and could have been serious competition for the Colt Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington the introduction of their large bore cartridge revolver came after the Colt Model 1873 was well established with the military and the buying public. Remington was never able to generate military contracts for their revolver which seriously depressed sales, not only to the military but to the buying public as well. That fact coupled with Remington’s initial introduction of their revolver in a proprietary caliber (44 Remington) further limited sales. By the time the Model 1890 revolver was introduced, the large bore revolver was rapidly falling out of favor, primarily following the introduction of semi-automatic pistols and double action revolvers. By 1895, Remington sales had dwindled to only a few per month, and so they discontinued this model in 1896. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains traces of orig blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a smooth, even blue/brown patina with some minor pitting around forcing cone area on both sides. Grips show light diamond point wear & are sound, beginning to turn chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, shows light use. 4-56368 JR122 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 1076 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.