NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Revised: 9/30/2011

Additional Information: Not factory engraved. Engraving is New York, Nimschke “style”.

NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 998. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 7-3/8″ rnd bbl, full front sight and 1-line address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips with the SN inside right grip. Revolver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke in his typical fine foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Frame has about 60% coverage with matching patterns on top strap and loading gate. Left front gullets of frame are engraved in geometric patterns with a matching pattern in right front lower gullet. Ejector rod boss on the frame is engraved with a small hunter star. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over both sides of bbl and on each side of muzzle with geometric patterns fore & aft of the address with wavy border patterns on each side. Top edges of the ejector housing, at the bbl, are engraved in a fine zig zag pattern. Left side of ejector housing is engraved in a fine leaf & vine pattern. Bottom side edges of the ejector housing web is engraved in feather patterns. Top of back strap is engraved in a sunburst & dot pattern with fine zig zag and geometric patterns on back strap & butt strap. Trigger bow is engraved in a beautiful hunter star and the trigger plate and bottom of frame are outlined in fine zig zag patterns. Cylinder is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes and a dbl chip border at the rear edge. This is a fine old Remington that was probably a presentation in its day that has seen long hard service. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina. Grips are sound with age lines on bottom edges and retain a medium mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-40358 JR64 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2259	$5,750.00	Revised: 9/30/2011 Additional Information: Not factory engraved. Engraving is New York, Nimschke “style”. NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 998. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 7-3/8″ rnd bbl, full front sight and 1-line address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips with the SN inside right grip. Revolver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke in his typical fine foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Frame has about 60% coverage with matching patterns on top strap and loading gate. Left front gullets of frame are engraved in geometric patterns with a matching pattern in right front lower gullet. Ejector rod boss on the frame is engraved with a small hunter star. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over both sides of bbl and on each side of muzzle with geometric patterns fore & aft of the address with wavy border patterns on each side. Top edges of the ejector housing, at the bbl, are engraved in a fine zig zag pattern. Left side of ejector housing is engraved in a fine leaf & vine pattern. Bottom side edges of the ejector housing web is engraved in feather patterns. Top of back strap is engraved in a sunburst & dot pattern with fine zig zag and geometric patterns on back strap & butt strap. Trigger bow is engraved in a beautiful hunter star and the trigger plate and bottom of frame are outlined in fine zig zag patterns. Cylinder is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes and a dbl chip border at the rear edge. This is a fine old Remington that was probably a presentation in its day that has seen long hard service. CONDITION: Very good to fine. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina. Grips are sound with age lines on bottom edges and retain a medium mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-40358 JR64 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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