REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 87. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with groove rear sight in top strap. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. These revolvers were manufactured only from about 1875 to about 1889 with 25,000-30,000 produced in that time frame. The Remington revolver was a popular sidearm on the American frontier with its simplicity of dismounting the cylinder compared to the Colt. However, it was limited in available calibers and when introduced was available only in 44 Remington which was not compatible with any of the popular cartridges on the market at that time. By the time Remington realized their shortcomings, Colt was indelibly established with a massive distribution system and Remington simply couldn’t compete. So after only these few revolvers were produced, in both nickel & blue, production ceased while existing revolvers continued serving on the harsh frontier. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains 85-90% strong orig nickel with spots of pitting on left side of bbl and web that appear to be blood spotting. Right side of frame and hammer have some moderate flaking with wear around trigger and trigger guard. Back strap has some light pimpling and is turning milky. Grips have a chipped left heel with some minor chips on bottom edge and a repaired crack in left side, otherwise are sound with great fire. Hammer spring has been changed and hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-36797 JR141 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2352	$2,587.50	REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 87. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with groove rear sight in top strap. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. These revolvers were manufactured only from about 1875 to about 1889 with 25,000-30,000 produced in that time frame. The Remington revolver was a popular sidearm on the American frontier with its simplicity of dismounting the cylinder compared to the Colt. However, it was limited in available calibers and when introduced was available only in 44 Remington which was not compatible with any of the popular cartridges on the market at that time. By the time Remington realized their shortcomings, Colt was indelibly established with a massive distribution system and Remington simply couldn’t compete. So after only these few revolvers were produced, in both nickel & blue, production ceased while existing revolvers continued serving on the harsh frontier. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains 85-90% strong orig nickel with spots of pitting on left side of bbl and web that appear to be blood spotting. Right side of frame and hammer have some moderate flaking with wear around trigger and trigger guard. Back strap has some light pimpling and is turning milky. Grips have a chipped left heel with some minor chips on bottom edge and a repaired crack in left side, otherwise are sound with great fire. Hammer spring has been changed and hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-36797 JR141 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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