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REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.
SN 746. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Nickel finish with 7-1/2" bbl, full front sight and "E.REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A." address. Top left side of frame is stamped "44", which indicates the 44 WCF caliber. Mounted with smooth 2-pc French walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. According to Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms, only 25,000 to 30,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1875-1889. While the Remington was much more convenient and therefore quicker for dismounting the cylinder than the Colt Single Action Army revolver, they appeared on the market a couple of years after the Colt already had substantial military contracts and wide acceptance with the buying public. The Remington distribution system was never able to catch up and after a couple of additional improve models came out with equally poor success, Remington ceased production of this fine large bore revolver. CONDITION: Very fine, overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel with a minor loss on the bottom left front edge of frame with fine pitting and another spot on the top left front edge of frame. There are a couple of other small spots of flaking on the top strap and ejector rod. Grips are sound, showing light wear, and retain about 97-98% varnish on left side and 85% on right side. Hammer will not catch in the half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-47063 JR118