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LOT 1139
Very Scarce Non-Engraved Casehardened and Blue
Finished Remington-Rider Magazine Pistol with
Ivory Grips - NSN, 32 XSRF cal., 3 inch part octagon
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, antique ivory grips. These
small pistols allowed for more than double the capacity
of Remington’s famous double derringer in roughly the same overall size and are based on designs by Joseph Rider,
one of Remington’s principle engineers at the time. They were manufactured from 1871 to 1888. Most were factory
engraved, making plain examples like this one much more difficult to find and thus particularly desirable. Adding to
this pistol’s desirability are blue and casehardened finishes (commonly nickel plated). This example has the two-line
address and 1871 patent date marking on top of the barrel and is outfitted with the standard sights.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 75% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the
balance. The frame retains 60% original case colors. The attractive grips are also very fine with some minor handling
marks and pleasing color and grain. Mechanically excellent. A high condition example of a rarely encountered non-
engraved, casehardened blue finished Remington-Rider Magazine Pistol.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 1138
The Finest Condition E. Remington & Sons Elliot 5-Shot Ring Trigger Pepperbox Pistol with Blued Finish/Pearl Grips in
Existence - Serial no. 12620, 22 RF cal., 3 inch fluted bbl., blue finish, pearl grips. Introduced
in 1863, the Remington-Elliot was an improved version of the “Zig-Zag” pepperbox, using
a fixed 5-shot barrel group with a rotating hammer assembly. This would be Remington’s
first application of the mobile cartridge striker, which became a cornerstone in Remington
pocket pistol design through the end of the century. Silver bead front and frame notch
rear sights, with the 2-line address and patent dates on top of the barrels. The overall finish
is a deep, well-executed royal blue, with fiery niter blue on the barrel latch and hammer
assembly. Fitted with a smooth ring trigger, the signature contoured butt, and a pair of
smooth mother of pearl grips.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% of the bright original high polish blue finish, showing the slightest brown patina on the rear and right side of the frame. 95% of the strong,
fiery niter blue is present on the hammer. The grips are very good, with a small crack in the right panel and a few light scratches overall. Mechanically excellent. The scarcity of a
Remington-Elliot pistol exhibiting the quality of the finish on this arm can not be overstated; the Remington Ring Trigger was not intended to be a display piece or a safe queen, it
was designed to be concealed on the person and employed in real world personal defense, in the process of being fired with corrosive primers, actively rubbed against fabric and
skin, and exposed to any number of substances in the course of duty. A Ring Trigger in any condition is collectible, but one on this level cannot be upgraded upon, and can serve
as the cornerstone of a premium quality collection of Remington firearms or American Pocket Pistols.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000