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At least one has very similar designs on the webbing and arbor pin housing, but the other designs on that revolver varied. It and the other early examples are nowhere near as high condition as the current revolver and do not have as extensive of engraving. A comparison of this revolver with the pair of Colt Single Action Army revolvers on page 226 in the “L.D. Nimschke” chapter of “Colt Engraving” by R.L. Wilson is also helpful. That pair features very similar engraving on the barrels, “Nimschke stars” on the left sides of the frames like the current revolver, and checkerboard and dot patterns at the breeches that are similar to the design on below the loading gate on this Remington. The early Colt Single Action Army revolvers on pages 220 and 221 of Wilson’s book also feature stars in similar locations as the current revolver, a similar design on the loading gates, and similar barrel engraving.
CONDITION: Excellent with crisp engraving throughout, distinct markings, 90% plus of the original nickel plating remaining, loss mainly confined to one patch of flaking on the cylinder, and otherwise only slight handling and storage marks. The grips are also excellent and have beautiful natural colors, a few very minor flakes at the lower edge, and slight handling wear. Mechanically excellent. This is certainly one of the finest of all Remington Model 1875 Army revolvers, especially of the “First Type, First Issue” variety and features absolutely stunning engraving. Provenance: The Robert Peterson Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000
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