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Scarce, Desirable, and Excellent Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 1908,
44 WCF cal., 5 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Remington manufactured approximately 2,000 of
these Model 1890 Single Action Army revolvers in 1891-94. The Model 1890 was the successor to the Model 1875 and 1888 and was also
intended to be the competitor to the Wild West legend the Colt Single Action Army. The Model 1890 is one of the most sought after of
all of the Remington produced handguns. The top of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.” The caliber designation “44 C.F.W” is marked on the left side of the frame just below the cylinder. The serial number is correctly located on the lower left side of the frame
under the grip panel and hand marked on the back of both grip panels. A factory lanyard ring is mounted on the butt.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% of the untouched original nickel plating showing some typical high spot wear. The left grip panel has the letter “A” just below the monogram and the name “MAX” faintly marked on the bottom; otherwise, the very fine grips show minimal handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This is an excellent original example of a rare Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver.
Estimate: 9,500 - 14,000
LOT 119
Exceptional Factory Engraved Remington New Model Navy Cartridge Revolver with Desirable Blued Finish - Serial no. 42843, 38 RF cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. These cartridge revolvers were
dubbed the “Improved Navy” revolvers, and many originally left factory as a cartridge revolver circa 1873-1888. Engraved blued examples in high condition are difficult to find. Many were nickel plated. The frame has scroll engraving on the rear and wavy line and dot
patterns under the cylinder. The revolver also features a “pinched” blade front sight and the three-line patent/address/New Model marking on the barrel, a 6-shot .38 caliber cylinder, a loading gate, an ejector rod installed on the right side of the barrel and frame, smooth walnut grips, and matching serial numbers on the
barrel, trigger guard, and left side of the grip frame.
CONDITION: Very fine with 70% original blue on the cylinder and loading lever, 30% original blue on the frame, 80% original blue on the loading lever, 50% original aged silver plating
on the trigger guard, smooth brown patina and some light oxidation where the finish has flaked, crisp engraving, and generally minor overall wear. The grips are also fine and have mild
handling wear, most of the original glossy varnish, some hammering marks on the butts, and mild lower edge wear. Hammer will not remain in full cock position; otherwise, it functions from half cock. Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 121
Scarce Blued Finish Remington Model
1875 Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no.
873, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. While limited in production to only
approximately 25,000-30,000 revolvers between 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. 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
LOT 120
Excellent U.S. Remington Army Model 1871 Rolling Block Pistol - NSN,
50 CF cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Only
around 6,000 Army Model 1871 Rolling Block Pistols were manufactured
by Remington in the 1870s and 1880s with approximately 5,000 sold to the
U.S. Army. They were inspected by Curtis R. Stickney whose script initials “CRS” are stamped in a boxed cartouche on the left side of the grip. These were the last single shot U.S. martial pistols. Those in high condition like this one are especially valuable. The pistol has an 8 inch blue barrel, casehardened frame with distinctive hump on the back strap, niter blue trigger, and bright hammer and breech block . The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line address/patent dates marking and “P S”, which stands for “Proofed” and “Stickney”. It has a standard fixed blade front sight. CONDITION: Excellent plus, as issued, retains 97% plus original blue finish with minor wear at the muzzle end and a few minor dings, 98% vivid original case colors with only light
fading on the trigger guard, 98% original niter blue finish on the trigger, some
light boogering on the forend screw with otherwise absolutely sharp markings and
edges in the metal overall. Wood is excellent with attractive original raised grain,
some light handling marks and scratches, defined edges and an exceptionally crisp
cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
famous “Peacemaker’s” shadow. “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION.N.Y. U.S.A.” marked on top of the barrel. The serial number “873” is marked on the left of the grip frame. Cylinder is unmarked. “2306” marked on the back of the loading gate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus original blue finish with scattered flaking and smooth brown patina/light pitting on the balance, 50% plus original case colors on the hammer and loading gate, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The top of the rear grip strap has evidence of a filled hole with file marks visible around the plug. Grips are also fine with some light scratches and handling marks, a moderately worn section on the bottom right edge, and light wear on the bottom left edge. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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