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1875 Remington, .44-40 caliber, single action revolver, 7-1/2” barrel, traces of original blue in

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
1875 Remington, .44-40 caliber, single action  revolver, 7-1/2” barrel, traces of original  blue in
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1875 Remington, .44-40 caliber, single action revolver, 7-1/2” barrel, traces of original blue in patina finish. Wood grips, lanyard in butt. Serial #252. The revolver shows approx. 10-20% original blue mixed in itsbrowning patina with scattered light to slightly heavy erosion and pitting, the type associated with blood. The front sight is hand-made extra-high old period blade sight dovetailed into the barrel. The wood gripsare good with ‘44’ marking on bottom of left grip. There is traces of case hardening on the hammer. The action is good, the bore is exceptional. There is some very bright finish where protected and the pistol appears tohave gotten bloody and then been cleaned. There are three notches on right grip. The markings are good, barrel address is crisp. Old note from Santa Maria Antique Show, 1984, records 1875 single action as belonged to“Sheriff Thiessen, Benton Co, Iowa, near Belle Plain” when sold by family members to a Southern California collector. No other documentation or research. Est: $1,500 - $3,000