SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 649. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, standard blade front sight with 1-line “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” address reading from cyl to muzzle. Left top front side of frame is stamped “44”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Only about 25,000-35,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in period 1875-1889 in an attempt by Remington to compete with the Colt Single Action Army revolver. While most of the production was nickel very few are found today with strong orig finish given their hard frontier service. They were a strong Colt competitor given their simplicity of removing the cylinder and sturdy frame, unfortunately they were limited in the availability of calibers having been produced only in caliber 44 Remington early on with the 44-40 offered later in production and a very few produced in 45 Colt. Since Remington was late into the cartridge handgun market and were unable to secure government contracts beyond a few hundred for the Dept. of Interior, production ceased in 1889. By comparison Colt had produced 130,000 Single Actions by the end of 1889. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel with some flaked spots and light pimpling on bbl and a few on top strap. Backstrap & buttstrap also have some light flaking. Cyl retains about 90% strong orig nickel. Grips are extremely fine showing very light wear with a few light nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-36602 JR258 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	2395	$4,025.00	SCARCE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 649. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, standard blade front sight with 1-line “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” address reading from cyl to muzzle. Left top front side of frame is stamped “44”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Only about 25,000-35,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in period 1875-1889 in an attempt by Remington to compete with the Colt Single Action Army revolver. While most of the production was nickel very few are found today with strong orig finish given their hard frontier service. They were a strong Colt competitor given their simplicity of removing the cylinder and sturdy frame, unfortunately they were limited in the availability of calibers having been produced only in caliber 44 Remington early on with the 44-40 offered later in production and a very few produced in 45 Colt. Since Remington was late into the cartridge handgun market and were unable to secure government contracts beyond a few hundred for the Dept. of Interior, production ceased in 1889. By comparison Colt had produced 130,000 Single Actions by the end of 1889. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel with some flaked spots and light pimpling on bbl and a few on top strap. Backstrap & buttstrap also have some light flaking. Cyl retains about 90% strong orig nickel. Grips are extremely fine showing very light wear with a few light nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-36602 JR258 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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