EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1888 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Revised: 9/17/2008

Additional Information: This gun’s bbl marking are correct for the M1888 revolver.

EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1888 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 4. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered German silver front sight with 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl address is “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A.” reading from muzzle to frame. Inside of left grip is marked in pencil “DICK CHEATHAM” and what appears to be “CODY / WN” in very old markings. The “WN” is possibly a semi-literate person’s abbreviation for Wyoming. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique Firearms less than 1,000 of these rare revolvers were made in period 1888-1889. Flayderman’s also states that the bbl length was 5-1/2″ to 5-3/4″ but there is no indication whatsoever that this revolver has had bbl cut or the bbl web altered. Given that this is an extremely early piece, made immediately after Hartley & Graham had taken over Remington, it is probable that they simply used a leftover 7-1/2″ 1875 bbl. Bottom flat of bbl is rough milled with no assembly numbers although the ejector rod housing has the assembly number “276” inside. Serial number is found in usual place on left side of butt under grip and on toe of trigger guard. Caliber marking “44” is stamped on left front flat of bbl lug. No other markings than those previously mentioned were observed. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains 60-70% strong orig nickel with balance a dark gray metal patina with severe left muzzle edge wear & a series of dings on bottom below muzzle. Ejector rod housing retains about 85% strong orig nickel & cylinder 65-70% strong orig nickel. Frame & trigger guard retain about 85% strong orig nickel. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-36204 JR106 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	2371	$0.00	Revised: 9/17/2008 Additional Information: This gun’s bbl marking are correct for the M1888 revolver. EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1888 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 4. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered German silver front sight with 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl address is “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A.” reading from muzzle to frame. Inside of left grip is marked in pencil “DICK CHEATHAM” and what appears to be “CODY / WN” in very old markings. The “WN” is possibly a semi-literate person’s abbreviation for Wyoming. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique Firearms less than 1,000 of these rare revolvers were made in period 1888-1889. Flayderman’s also states that the bbl length was 5-1/2″ to 5-3/4″ but there is no indication whatsoever that this revolver has had bbl cut or the bbl web altered. Given that this is an extremely early piece, made immediately after Hartley & Graham had taken over Remington, it is probable that they simply used a leftover 7-1/2″ 1875 bbl. Bottom flat of bbl is rough milled with no assembly numbers although the ejector rod housing has the assembly number “276” inside. Serial number is found in usual place on left side of butt under grip and on toe of trigger guard. Caliber marking “44” is stamped on left front flat of bbl lug. No other markings than those previously mentioned were observed. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains 60-70% strong orig nickel with balance a dark gray metal patina with severe left muzzle edge wear & a series of dings on bottom below muzzle. Ejector rod housing retains about 85% strong orig nickel & cylinder 65-70% strong orig nickel. Frame & trigger guard retain about 85% strong orig nickel. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-36204 JR106 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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