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Remington-Rider Single Action Magazine Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Remington-Rider Single Action Magazine Pistol
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Manufactured from 1871 to 1888, with a total production of approximately 10,000, the Rider pistol was a Joseph Rider invention that is one of the most unusual Nineteenth Century pocket pistols and one of the first handguns to feature a tube magazine. Blade front sight with rear sight being a hole in the cocking lever. Magazine loads from the muzzle end. Standard two line address and patent markings on top of the barrel rib which reads "E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y./RIDERS PAT. AUG. 15, 1871". All nickel finish and fitted with smooth two-piece walnut grips. Interesting enough the Remington magazine pistol is one of the few American firearms where engraved examples are more commonly encountered than the unembellished, plain example, such as this one.
BBL: 3 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 32 XSRF
Finish: nickel
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% original nickel finish with a moderate scratch along the left barrel flat, some very minor flaking and a few scattered minor dings. The grips are fine with much of the flaked original varnish remaining and showing a few minor dings and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.