Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the Remington M-1875 Single Action Army Revolver, Nickel-plated with Ivory Grips and a period flap holster. Introduced to compete with Colt's own Single Action Army, introduced in 1873. Unfortunately the two year advantage Colt had been well used by Colt to secure virtually all the U.S. Government Contracts leaving Remington to find additional and different markets. Still, it's a very well made revolver, and has a solid place in U.S. firearm history.
This example still has its original 7 1/2" barrel in place, but has had the front sight filed down to make it more "pointy", possibly to remove denting and damage. This model was the first military sized, cartridge revolver to be produced by Remington that was not a conversion of one of their earlier percussion models. The gun is a six shot, single action revolver that competed directly with the Colt Single Action Army. The gun had a fluted cylinder and was produced in three center fire calibers, .44 Remington, .44 WCF (44-40) and eventually .45 Colt. This revolver is in .44cal, but we are not sure whether it is Remington or Winchester.
The majority of the revolvers produced had 7 ½" barrels, although a few were produced with 5 ¾" barrels and are considered very scarce today. The revolvers were produced with both blued and nickel finishes. Oil finished, two-piece walnut grips were standard, but other options were available on special order. Remington produced the M-1875 revolver from 1875 until 1889, with a total production of only between 25,000 and 30,000; a very small production run when compared with Colt's M-1873 Single Action Army.
The markings on the top of the barrel are clear:
E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A.
The serial number 3543 is present on the edge of the left grip frame, underneath the grip. Unfortunately this does not really give much information about when the pistol was made, as at about serial number 12,000, Remington started the serial numbering for the Model 1875 back at 1. This was also around the time they moved from a rectangular firing pin, to a cone-shaped one, so most likely, this is the second model 1875 to have the serial number 248. The gun is chambered in the original .44 Remington center fire caliber.
The entire revolver was nickel plated when manufactured, however it has definitely been well worn during its service life. Portions of the plating are now missing on portions of the barrel, trigger guard and back strap, all to be expected with a used revolver of this age from the frontier. Tight and crisp action with custom ivory grips, a very clean example. It can be finicky at times though, as with any revolver of this age. The ivory grips have a lovely yellowed color/patina with the usual cracking from age and use.
The Revolver comes complete with it's original cavalry style leather flap top holster designed to be worn on the left hip butt forward. The holster is well worn, with that great aged leather look, and it fits the revolver like a glove.
How good can this get? An honest used example of a scarce Six Gun from the Old West ready to display example of the Old West!
Specifications:
Years of Manufacture: 1875–1889
Caliber: .44cal
Ammunition Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 7 1/2 inches
Overall Length: 13 1/2 inches
Action: Single Action
Feed System: 6 Shot Revolver
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