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Outstanding Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with C.F.P.A. Markings

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 22,500.00 USD
Outstanding Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with C.F.P.A. Markings
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Outstanding Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver with C.F.P.A. Markings

This extraordinary example of a Remington Model 1875 Single Action revolver manufactured c. 1875-1889. The revolver has a rare high polish blue finish on the barrel, cylinder and frame (most, if not nearly all are nickel plated). The hammer and loading gate are casehardened finish. The top of the barrel and the right side of the frame are stamped with the initials: "C.F.P.A." (Capper's Farmers Protective Association, Topeka, Kansas, 1880-1893). The top of the barrel is marked "E.REMINGTON & SONS. ILLION. N.Y. U.S.A." and the caliber, "44W" (.44-40 WCF) is stamped on the lower edge of the left grip. The serial number or batch number is stamped on the lower left side of the frame beneath the grip and penciled on the inside of both grips. Fitted with smooth walnut grips, and lanyard ring and stud on the butt. The Model 1875 Single Action revolver was Remington's attempt to compete with the Colt Single Action Army. Although the revolver was well designed, lack of government contracts limited sales.

Manufucture: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 1875
BBL: 7 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Guage: 44-40
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 260

Very fine. The revolver is outstanding with only storage wear. It retains 75% of the original high polish blue finish. The barrel, ejector housing, trigger guard and cylinder have 95% of the blue finish intact. The finish on the frame and back strap has flaked and those components have a very attractive smooth gray-brown patina. The hammer and loading gate retain 90% of the casehardened finish with strong case colors. The grips are near-mint with perfect caliber markings. The screw heads are perfect. The barrel legend and "C.F.P.A." markings are crisp. The action is crisp and functions perfectly. This is an outstanding example of an extremely rare blue finish Remington Model 1875 Single Action revolver that one almost never encounters!