REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 404. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Rear sight is a groove in the top strap. Left rear web of trigger guard is stamped “44”. Mounted with 2-pc, nicely figured uncheckered walnut grips pencil numbered to this revolver on the inside. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms approx. 25,000-30,000 of these fine revolvers were produced in the period 1875-1889. They were a fine solid revolver and had they been introduced earlier would have been strong competition for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington by the time this revolver was introduced Colt was well-established with strong military contracts and almost frantic demand from the buying public. Remington’s distribution system & publicity could not break Colt’s stranglehold and with no military contracts coupled with the declining demand for large bore revolvers, Remington ceased production of this model with the advent of the introduction of their Model 1890 which only continued in production until about 1896. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & frame retain about 85% strong orig nickel, turned milky with the loss areas a medium to dark patina. Cylinder retains about 50% orig nickel, also turned milky with the exposed areas a gray/brown patina. Grips are sound with light nicks & scratches, showing moderate wear and retain about 75% orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in the half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-42509 JR140 (1,500-2,500)

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
	2260	$2,070.00	REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 404. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Rear sight is a groove in the top strap. Left rear web of trigger guard is stamped “44”. Mounted with 2-pc, nicely figured uncheckered walnut grips pencil numbered to this revolver on the inside. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms approx. 25,000-30,000 of these fine revolvers were produced in the period 1875-1889. They were a fine solid revolver and had they been introduced earlier would have been strong competition for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington by the time this revolver was introduced Colt was well-established with strong military contracts and almost frantic demand from the buying public. Remington’s distribution system & publicity could not break Colt’s stranglehold and with no military contracts coupled with the declining demand for large bore revolvers, Remington ceased production of this model with the advent of the introduction of their Model 1890 which only continued in production until about 1896. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl & frame retain about 85% strong orig nickel, turned milky with the loss areas a medium to dark patina. Cylinder retains about 50% orig nickel, also turned milky with the exposed areas a gray/brown patina. Grips are sound with light nicks & scratches, showing moderate wear and retain about 75% orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in the half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-42509 JR140 (1,500-2,500) 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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