REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 746. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and “E.REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” address. Top left side of frame is stamped “44”, which indicates the 44 WCF caliber. Mounted with smooth 2-pc French walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only 25,000 to 30,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1875-1889. While the Remington was much more convenient and therefore quicker for dismounting the cylinder than the Colt Single Action Army revolver, they appeared on the market a couple of years after the Colt already had substantial military contracts and wide acceptance with the buying public. The Remington distribution system was never able to catch up and after a couple of additional improve models came out with equally poor success, Remington ceased production of this fine large bore revolver. CONDITION: Very fine, overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel with a minor loss on the bottom left front edge of frame with fine pitting and another spot on the top left front edge of frame. There are a couple of other small spots of flaking on the top strap and ejector rod. Grips are sound, showing light wear, and retain about 97-98% varnish on left side and 85% on right side. Hammer will not catch in the half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-47063 JR118 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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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	1395	$6,900.00	REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 746. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and “E.REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” address. Top left side of frame is stamped “44”, which indicates the 44 WCF caliber. Mounted with smooth 2-pc French walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only 25,000 to 30,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1875-1889. While the Remington was much more convenient and therefore quicker for dismounting the cylinder than the Colt Single Action Army revolver, they appeared on the market a couple of years after the Colt already had substantial military contracts and wide acceptance with the buying public. The Remington distribution system was never able to catch up and after a couple of additional improve models came out with equally poor success, Remington ceased production of this fine large bore revolver. CONDITION: Very fine, overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel with a minor loss on the bottom left front edge of frame with fine pitting and another spot on the top left front edge of frame. There are a couple of other small spots of flaking on the top strap and ejector rod. Grips are sound, showing light wear, and retain about 97-98% varnish on left side and 85% on right side. Hammer will not catch in the half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-47063 JR118 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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