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LOT 1065
Highly Attractive Factory Engraved, Early Production, Two-Digit Serial Number 57 E. Remington
& Sons Model 1875 Army Single Action Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 57, 44 Remington CF cal., 7 1/2
inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. This revolver from c. late 1874 or early 1875 is one of the first 100 Remington
Model 1875 revolvers off the line and is certainly one of the finest extant today both in terms of condition and its embellishment.
These early “First Type, First Issue” revolvers were originally going to be .46 caliber rimfire but were instead released in .44 Remington
Centerfire. After 1878, most of the Model 1875s were chambered for .44 Winchester Centerfire or .45 Colt. This revolver features the distinctive early
production “First Type, First Issue” hammer that was factory modified from rimfire to centerfire, the First Type lanyard loop on the butt, and the First
Type “pinched” blade front sight threaded into the barrel. Its matching two-digit serial number, “57,” is marked on the rear face of the cylinder, loading
gate, triggerguard, both grip panels and grip frame. The barrel has “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A.” reading from the breech towards the
muzzle. The revolver is beautifully engraved with extensive engraving mainly consisting of flowing scroll designs. The extent of the engraving combined with the pearl grips and the low serial number
suggests this revolver was possibly selected for engraving as a factory exhibition piece to help promote Remington’s new design. The engraving is indicative of patterns by Louis D. Nimschke. Nimschke
is known to have been tasked with engraving firearms for Remington and other leading firearms companies for exhibitions as well as important presentations such as the factory engraved Remington
New Model Army revolvers that were presented to Ulysses S. Grant and previously sold by Rock Island Auction Co. for $5.17 million in May of 2022. The scrollwork is classic Nimschke. A companion to
this revolver is a Model 1890 from the Remington Museum (see Karr and Karr’s “Remington Handguns,” page 130). Also see the Model 1875 no. 81 in our May 2023 premier auction (lot 3229). Note the
similarities of the engraving, especially on the scrollwork on the frame and “Nimschke star” on the right side of the frame.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 70% untouched original nickel finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. The engraving is crisp. The grips are fine with some chipping and attractive fiery
colors. Mechanically excellent. An early production, factory engraved Remington Model 1875 revolver that is a testament to 19th century American firearms artistry.
Provenance: Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
LOT 1064
Desirable Early Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver with Two Digit Serial Number 75 - Serial
no. 75, 44-40 cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. This is one about 2,000 Model 1890 Single Action
Army revolvers manufactured by Remington from 1891 to 1894. The Model 1890 was the successor to the Model 1875 and
was intended to be the competitor of the Colt Single Action Army. 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 revolver has a blade front and frame notch rear sights, lanyard stud
and ring mounted on the butt. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the “RA” monogram at the tops. The Model 1890 Single Action Army
revolver is the most sought after of all of the Remington produced handguns.
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% original finish with a patch of pitting present on the left rear of the frame, flaking on the underside muzzle end of the
barrel (there are a several dings and dents in the same area) and wear on the recoil shield, high edges of the cylinder and loading gate. The grips are fine with moderate wear.
The grips have been secured in such a manner that they can not be removed, so writer is unable to verify the serial number. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. This is a very fine
example of a very scarce and desirable Remington revolver.
Estimate: 9,500 - 14,000
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