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LOT 3138
Highly Attractive Cased
New York Engraved
E. Remington & Sons
New Model Police
Percussion Revolver
with Extra Rimfire
Cylinder - Serial no.
2116, 36 cal., 3 1/2 inch
octagon bbl., nickel
finish, deluxe walnut
grips. Approximately
18,000 New Model
Police revolvers were
manufactured between
1865-1873, and many
were converted by the
factory to .38 rimfire, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 5E-028, 5E-029). This example has a percussion
cylinder as well as an accompanying cartridge conversion cylinder. It is not often that you find both percussion
and cartridge cylinders as part of the cased accessories for this model. The revolver is decorated with profuse,
exhibition quality New York floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background along with wavy and entwining
line motifs. Each cylinder is engraved to match, incorporating the same broad floral scrollwork. A variety of
similarly engraved examples of New Model Police revolvers can be referenced on pages 90 and 94-96 of “The
Guns of Remington” book. The engraving may be by L.D. Nimschke. The top of the barrel has the three-line
patent dates, address, and “New Model” markings. Fitted with a pair of select grain deluxe walnut grips. Includes
a hardwood case with fitted red felt lined interior containing a double sided dog powder flask, Union Metallic
Cartridge Co. cap tin, an unsealed pack of Colt .36-100 cartridges for the “New Model Revolving Police Pistol”
containing 2 of the 5 cartridges, dual cavity bullet mold, and the extra cylinder. The exterior of the case lid has a
shield shaped brass plaque with the name “W.F. Williams” period inscribed in fancy script.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus retailer nickel plated finish, with a few areas of flaking, a few small patches
of light oxidation, and sharp engraving overall. Grips are also very fine, with highly attractive grain, tight fitment,
a few light scratches, and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent. The extra cylinder retains 90% nickel plated
finish. Case is very good, with reglued corners of lid and once separated horizontal rear of lid. Lining is fine with
rubs from contact of revolver.
Provenance: The Howard “Skip” Quade Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3140
Desirable Remington Model 1890
Single Action Army Revolver with
Scarce Blue Finish - Serial no. 551, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2
inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. This is a
fine example of one of approximately 2,020 Model 1890
Single Action Army Revolvers manufactured c. 1891-1896,
per “Flayderman’s
Guide” (9th Edition,
5E-056). These
revolvers saw heavy
use on the frontier,
having been made in a
time where they were in
great demand. The Model
1890 was the successor to
the Model 1875 and Model
1888, and was intended to
be the competitor to the
Colt Single Action Army. Old West lawmen and outlaws alike carried the Model 1890, and today the model is one
of the most sought after of all of the Remington produced handguns. “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.” marked
on top of the barrel with “44.C.F.W.” on the left side of the frame. The serial number is stamped on the left side of
the frame under the grip, with the handwritten matching number on the interiors of the grip panels. Letters “Q”
and “N” are stamped on the left sides of the barrel and frame. The revolver has blade front and frame notch rear
sights, and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips featuring the “RA” Remington Arms monogram at the top.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a mixture of grey
and brown patina, a few patches of light surface pitting, and a defined barrel address. Grips are also very good,
exhibiting an attractively aged chocolate tone, with a chipped area on the bottom inner edge of the left panel,
minor handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Howard “Skip” Quade Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3141
E. Remington & Sons Model
1875 Single Action Army Revolver in Desirable
.44-40 WCF - Serial no. 846, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl.,
nickel finish, checkered walnut grips. Approximately less than 30,000 Model
1875 Single Action Army Revolvers were manufactured c. 1875-1889, per
“Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 5E-055). Many of these “Improved Army” or
“Frontier Army” revolvers saw hard use in the hands of Native Americans, settlers, and
lawmen in the West. 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 top of the barrel has the one-line address “E. REMINGTON & SONS.
ILION. N.Y. U.S.A.” reading from the muzzle towards the breech. The left side of the trigger guard is marked “44”
indicating .44-40 WCF caliber. The serial number “846” is marked on the left side of the grip frame. “F.A. HODGES
1929” handwritten on the interior of the right grip panel.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% original nickel finish with some light freckling, a few patches of minor pitting,
mostly on the left rear side of the frame and recoil shield, a light cylinder drag line, and a crisp barrel address.
Grips are fine as checkered and re-oiled, slightly undersized, with some light wear and handling marks, and
defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Howard “Skip” Quade Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3139
Citizens
Association of
Chicago Marked E. Remington & Sons
“Improved” New Model Army Cartridge Conversion
Revolver - Serial no. 97149, 46 RF cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. Approximately 122,000 New Model Army revolvers were
manufactured between 1863-1875, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition,
pages 162-163). In 1868, Remington began converting percussion revolvers for
use with metallic cartridges, skirting by the Rollin White patent issue through a partnership with
Benjamin Kittredge who paid Smith & Wesson $1 for each converted revolver. These “Improved”
New Model conversions were some of the earliest full-sized metallic cartridge revolvers and are
significant links connecting the percussion era to the metallic cartridge era. “C.A. 141” stamped on
the right of the frame ahead of the cylinder, indicating this is reportedly one of a small amount of these revolvers
marked for the “Citizens Association” of Chicago, which was a council formed in 1874 after the second Chicago
fire to enforce reforms demanded by insurance underwriters for fire protection in the city. These markings are
further explained in the second quarter of 2017 Remington Collectors Journal. Matching full and partial serial
numbers along with the number “630” marked on the bottom of the barrel, inside of the trigger guard, left of the
grip frame, and faintly handwritten on the interiors of both grip panels. One empty non-factory threaded hole on
the rear of the back strap and two on the butt.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus original high polish blue
finish, with some flaking to smooth brown and gray patina, a small
patch of minor surface pitting at the right of the muzzle, vivid case
colors showing on the hammer, an attractive golden bright patina
on the brass trigger guard, and sharp edges in the metal overall.
Grips are very good as sanded and re-oiled, with scratches, dents,
and nicks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Howard “Skip” Quade Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,500 123