Manufactured from beginning in 1875, with a total of approximately 25,000-30,000 produced, these revolvers were sometimes termed the "Frontier Army" or "Improved Army". These revolvers were intended to be a competitor to the venerable Colt Single Action Army, and Remington's contribution to the competition is beyond admirable. Having fewer main components than the Colt, including a grip frame that is machined solid with the frame, the Remington is arguably a far more solid sidearm. Many people from various backgrounds on the Western Frontier recognized the quality of the 1875 and may have been enticed by the lower price compared to Colt and Smith & Wesson; two of these people were the famous outlaws Frank and Jesse James. This example has the standard single-line E. Remington & Sons address on top of the barrel. The left side of the trigger guard is marked "44", designating this revolver as .44-40 W.C.F. rather than the proprietary .44 Remington CF. The matching, two-digit serial/batch number is marked on the left of the grip frame, trigger guard tang, loading gate, and in pencil inside each of the grip panels. It is fitted with a blade front sight, groove rear sight, a pair of smooth grips, and a lanyard ring on the butt.

Exceptionally fine, retains 95% plus of the bright polished original nickel finish with a few scattered patches of light spotting, a few scattered specks of light flaking/surface pitting, and a light cylinder drag line. The grips are excellent with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. An exceptionally fine example of what may be the highest quality revolver of the Wild West!