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RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:4,500.00 USD Estimated At:9,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.
SN 2015. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7 1/2" round bbl, full front sight and one line "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. NY" address. Left forward side of the frame is marked "44 C.F.W.". It is mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap is mounted with a factory stud and ring. According to Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only, 2020 of these very rare revolvers produced in the period 1891-1896. While they were probably superior to the Colt Single Action Army revolver, their #1 competitor, in that the cylinder could be more easily removed for cleaning etc. Unfortunately Remington large bore revolver came onto the market a couple of years after the advent of the Colt SAA and were simply never able to generate government contracts to promote their product. In addition, Colt's promotional scheme and distribution system were apparently superior to Remington's and therefore Remington's sales remained weak, to the point they were forced to discontinue production of this fine large bore revolver. Those Models 1890 which were sold, generally saw very hard service on the American Frontier and few of that very limited production survive today in any condition. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, ejector housing and bbl web retain virtually all of their bright orig nickel. Frame retains about 60% orig nickel with the majority of the losses on the front part of the frame from firing. Sides of the frame are lightly pimpled. Cylinder retains 85-90% strong orig nickel. Front and backstraps are cleaned bright metal. Grips are sound with a few age lines and overall retain a wonderful ivory patina. Grip screw is a replacement. Hammer is not solid in the safety notch otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-49012 JR42