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LOT 63
Scarce and Exceptional Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 525, 44-40 cal., 5
3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. This is an exceptional example of one of the estimated 2,000 Model
1890 Single Action Army Revolvers manufactured from 1891 to 1896. The Model 1890 was the successor to the Model 1875
and was intended to be the competitor of the Colt Single Action Army. This model revolver is the most sought after of all of the
Remington produced handguns. The top of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.” and “44 C.F.W.” on the left side
of the frame just below the cylinder. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the frame under the grip. The revolver has
blade front and frame notch rear sights, lanyard stud with ring mounted on the butt and fitted with checkered grips featuring
the “RA” monogram at the top. The number “KM832” is painted on butt which stands for the famous Karl Moldenhaur collection,
which was the finest collection of Remingtons ever assembled.
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% plus untouched original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina
showing some minor flaking and an area of minor pitting. The grips are good with a large chip missing from the bottom, a few
minor handling marks and some worn checkering. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Karl Moldenhaur Collection; The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
LOT 62
Exceptional Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver
with Very Scarce Blue Finish - Serial no. 465, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1875-1889, the Model 1875 Single Action revolver was Remington’s attempt to
compete with the Colt Single Action Army and were also known as the Improved Army and Frontier Army. Although
this model of revolver was arguably a better, more durable design than Colt’s Single Action Army, the lack of government
contracts and a slightly later start limited sales. Despite this, Remington’s Model 1875 remained a desirable sidearm on the western
frontier to those not caught up in the hype of Colt’s revolver. The revolver has a rare factory blue finish on the barrel, cylinder and frame. Most of this model, if not
nearly all, were nickel plated. The hammer is casehardened with knurled spur. The trigger is nitre blue. The top of the barrel is marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILLION.
N.Y. U.S.A.” The left side of the frame on the front flat is marked “44” for the caliber designation .44-40 WCF. The matching three digit serial number is stamped on the
left side of the frame and the back of both grip panels in pencil. The grip panels are nicely figured varnished walnut.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with smooth gray patina on the balance and some minor pitting. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are also very
fine with some wear on the bottom right panel and scattered minor handling marks and retain much of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. A high condition representative example of
Remington’s iconic Model 1875 with scarce original blue finish. A must have for the serious Remington or American frontier collector.
Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
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