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LOT 78 Very Fine Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver in Desirable .44-40 W.C.F. - Serial no. 14227, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. While limited in production to only approximately 25,000 revolvers in 1875-1889, many of these “Improved Army” or “Frontier Army” revolvers saw hard use in the hands of
Native Americans, settlers, and lawmen in the West making high condition examples like this one very scarce. The Model 1875 was Remington’s answer to the Colt Single Action Army and is a solid firearm with fewer main components than Colt’s revolver, but it simply
suffered in the famous “Peacemaker’s” shadow. The left grip is marked “44” near the butt, and “1312” is stamped and another non-matching number are written in pencil on the inside of each grip. The bottom of the grips have “4” (left) and “K” (right) hand cut at the heel. The left side of the grip frame is
marked “14227” and “142.”“142” is on the back of the cylinder, and “22” is visible on the loading gate arm. The barrel has the standard one-line address. CONDITION: Very fine with 85% plus original nickel plating, minor scratches and dings, mild wear at the muzzle and raised edges, and some flaking on the back strap. The grips are very good and have minor marks and scratches, a couple of small chips, and mild edge wear. The hammer will drop from the half-cock notch if the trigger is pulled stoutly, but it otherwise mechanically functions fine. Estimate: 9,500 - 14,000
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Factory Panel Scene Engraved Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Pocket Army Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 5802, 44-40 WCF cal., 3 3/8 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. These classic revolvers were manufactured circa 1876 into the 1880s by the Hopkins & Allen Mfg. Co. This factory engraved revolver has the classic floral engraving associated with the factory along with a round reposed stag panel scene on the left side plate. It features a round barrel, fluted cylinder, and bird’s head butt. The left side of the frame under the cylinder is marked “CALIBRE/ WINCHESTER” followed by “1873,” and the right side of the frame is marked “MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. N.Y./POCKET ARMY”. The left side of the barrel has the two-line Hopkins & Allen address and patent date marking. The serial number is stamped on the right of the grip frame ahead of the lanyard hole. The left of the grip frame, rear face of the cylinder, back of the barrel lug, and the cylinder pin have the assembly number “7702”. It is fitted with a pair of smooth period fitted replacement walnut grips. CONDITION: Very fine with crisp engraving, 75% plus original nickel plating, some flaking on the cylinder, strong original niter blue finish on the hammer, flashes of original case colors on the hammer, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, some spots of isolated pitting, and minor overall wear. The grips are also very fine and have minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. This is a very attractive example of Merwin, Hulbert & Co.’s classic “Pocket Army” revolver. Many of these revolvers were used out West making high condition factory engraved examples particularly desirable. Estimate: 5,000 - 8,500