RARE EGYPTIAN CONTRACT REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 3585. Cal. 44 Remington. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ round bbl, pinched post front sight & 1-line left hand address “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION N.Y. U.S.A.” Left side of bbl, at the frame has a small 5-pointed star and an “R” adjacent on the frame. Butt strap has a factory swivel stud & ring. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a small oval “F.R.” cartouche. According to various publications, there were 25,000-30,000 Model 1875 revolvers produced in the period 1875-1889. While it has never been documented it is believed there was a contract for 10,000 of these revolvers for Egypt, however it is also believed that only a few revolvers were produced under this contract and probably not delivered to Egypt. The majority of those known today have turned up in the U.S. with a few in Europe and two or three in Egypt. Regardless, this is a rare variation, seldom encountered and usually showing hard use. The Model 1875 Remington was their answer to Colt’s Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately, they appeared long after Colt was established with the military and had gained great popularity with the buying public. In addition, Remington initially produced their revolvers in a proprietary caliber, 44 Remington, which was not readily available throughout the area of use. By the time Remington realized their mistake and began chambering the Model 1875 in 44-40, probably the most popular caliber on the American frontier at that time, they simply were unable to gain traction against the Colt Single Action Army. The Model 1875 Remington is arguably superior to the Colt with its ease of cylinder removal for cleaning & maintenance, requiring no tools to dismount the cylinder. Colt did not offer this feature until about 1892 which did not become standard until 1896. In 1888, Remington made some cosmetic changes to the Model 1875 and produced the Model 1888 until it was supplanted by the Model 1890 which was finally discontinued in 1896, ending Remington’s foray into large bore revolvers. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector housing retain about 95% glossy orig blue with some light flaking loss on bbl. Frame retains 50-60% flaked orig blue with loss areas a medium patina. Case colors on hammer & loading gate are faded to silver. Cyl retains 93-95% glossy orig blue & shows most of its orig blue in the chambers. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear & retain strong orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-56366 JR118 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1080

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
	1080	$14,375.00	RARE EGYPTIAN CONTRACT REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 3585. Cal. 44 Remington. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ round bbl, pinched post front sight & 1-line left hand address “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION N.Y. U.S.A.” Left side of bbl, at the frame has a small 5-pointed star and an “R” adjacent on the frame. Butt strap has a factory swivel stud & ring. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a small oval “F.R.” cartouche. According to various publications, there were 25,000-30,000 Model 1875 revolvers produced in the period 1875-1889. While it has never been documented it is believed there was a contract for 10,000 of these revolvers for Egypt, however it is also believed that only a few revolvers were produced under this contract and probably not delivered to Egypt. The majority of those known today have turned up in the U.S. with a few in Europe and two or three in Egypt. Regardless, this is a rare variation, seldom encountered and usually showing hard use. The Model 1875 Remington was their answer to Colt’s Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately, they appeared long after Colt was established with the military and had gained great popularity with the buying public. In addition, Remington initially produced their revolvers in a proprietary caliber, 44 Remington, which was not readily available throughout the area of use. By the time Remington realized their mistake and began chambering the Model 1875 in 44-40, probably the most popular caliber on the American frontier at that time, they simply were unable to gain traction against the Colt Single Action Army. The Model 1875 Remington is arguably superior to the Colt with its ease of cylinder removal for cleaning & maintenance, requiring no tools to dismount the cylinder. Colt did not offer this feature until about 1892 which did not become standard until 1896. In 1888, Remington made some cosmetic changes to the Model 1875 and produced the Model 1888 until it was supplanted by the Model 1890 which was finally discontinued in 1896, ending Remington’s foray into large bore revolvers. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector housing retain about 95% glossy orig blue with some light flaking loss on bbl. Frame retains 50-60% flaked orig blue with loss areas a medium patina. Case colors on hammer & loading gate are faded to silver. Cyl retains 93-95% glossy orig blue & shows most of its orig blue in the chambers. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear & retain strong orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-56366 JR118 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1080 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 EGYPTIAN CONTRACT REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.