REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 26. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight with pinched groove rear sight in top strap. It has the full web under bbl, which contains the cylinder pin and ejector rod. Left upper front side of frame is stamped “44”. It is mounted with matching numbered smooth 2-pc walnut grips. Only approx. 25,000-30,000 of these revolvers were made in period 1875-1889 in direct competition with the Colt Single Action Army Revolver. Unfortunately for Remington Colt had a two year distribution and military contract advantage which put this revolver in a very unfavorable position leading to the cessation of production after only these few were produced. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Traces of orig nickel remain in most sheltered areas being a cleaned bright metal finish overall with a few scattered light nicks & scratches. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with light nicks & scratches and retain 65-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-37683 JR160 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2205	$4,600.00	REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 26. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight with pinched groove rear sight in top strap. It has the full web under bbl, which contains the cylinder pin and ejector rod. Left upper front side of frame is stamped “44”. It is mounted with matching numbered smooth 2-pc walnut grips. Only approx. 25,000-30,000 of these revolvers were made in period 1875-1889 in direct competition with the Colt Single Action Army Revolver. Unfortunately for Remington Colt had a two year distribution and military contract advantage which put this revolver in a very unfavorable position leading to the cessation of production after only these few were produced. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Traces of orig nickel remain in most sheltered areas being a cleaned bright metal finish overall with a few scattered light nicks & scratches. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with light nicks & scratches and retain 65-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-37683 JR160 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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