SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 172. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line “E. REMINGTON & SONS” address. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked “44”. Mounted with nicely figured, varnished 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx. 25-30,000 of these fine revolvers produced in the period 1875-1889, in an attempt to compete with the Colt Single Action Army revolvers. Unfortunately for Remington, even though some features of the Model 1875 were superior to the Colt, they were unable to gain any serious traction in the market due to Colt’s head start and government contracts. Those revolvers, which did reach the market, were generally hard used and are rarely found with high orig finish. Of the total production, about the first 14,000 pieces were sequentially numbered beginning with “1”. After that they were numbered in batches up to three digits. This revolver, with the caliber marking on the trigger guard, is of the very last series. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains about 98-99% crisp orig nickel with only faint sharp edge wear on the front of the cylinder; screws retain faded blue. Grips are sound with a very few, very light surface mars and retain virtually all of their orig varnish showing only light sharp edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-46391 JR182 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2201	$11,500.00	SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 172. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line “E. REMINGTON & SONS” address. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked “44”. Mounted with nicely figured, varnished 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx. 25-30,000 of these fine revolvers produced in the period 1875-1889, in an attempt to compete with the Colt Single Action Army revolvers. Unfortunately for Remington, even though some features of the Model 1875 were superior to the Colt, they were unable to gain any serious traction in the market due to Colt’s head start and government contracts. Those revolvers, which did reach the market, were generally hard used and are rarely found with high orig finish. Of the total production, about the first 14,000 pieces were sequentially numbered beginning with “1”. After that they were numbered in batches up to three digits. This revolver, with the caliber marking on the trigger guard, is of the very last series. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains about 98-99% crisp orig nickel with only faint sharp edge wear on the front of the cylinder; screws retain faded blue. Grips are sound with a very few, very light surface mars and retain virtually all of their orig varnish showing only light sharp edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-46391 JR182 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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