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Lot #1160

Lot 1159: Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver

Outstanding Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver in Desirable .44-40 W.C.F.

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Lot 1159: Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver

Outstanding Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver in Desirable .44-40 W.C.F.

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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Outstanding Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver in Desirable .44-40 W.C.F.

Manufacturer: E. Remington & Sons
Model: 1875
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 603
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 160
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is partially bright with some streaking and light pitting/oxidation and crisp rifling.
Description:

Also known as the "Improved Army" or "Frontier Army", the Model 1875 Revolver was manufactured from 1875 to 1889. A large number of these revolvers saw hard use in the American West as a frontier sidearm and are often encountered with very little or no finish, making high condition examples like this one incredibly desirable. These Remington 1875s are arguably a better designed, sturdier revolver than Colt's Single Action Army, however, their sales suffered due to Colt's two year head start and receipt of government contracts. These 1875 revolvers seem to have been preferred by at least some frontier outlaws, including Frank and Jesse James, possibly due to generally being available for a lower price than their Colt or Smith & Wesson competitors. Handling one of these revolvers, it is easy to see that a gunslinger in the American West that truly knew their firearms might prefer one of these over the hype and reputation of the Colt Single Action Army. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard one-line E. Remington & Sons address. The matching serial/batch number is marked on the left of the grip frame, trigger guard tang, loading gate, and faintly hand marked inside both grip panels in pencil. The left grip panel is stamped "44" on the outside for .44-40 W.C.F., as opposed to Remington's proprietary .44 Remington CF. It is fitted with a pinched blade front sight, groove rear sight, a pair of smooth walnut grips, and a lanyard ring on the butt.

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine, retains 95% plus of the original nickel finish with a few patches of light flaking, mostly on a few cylinder edges accompanied by some light surface pitting, a factory casting flaw in the loading slot on the frame under the loading gate, and a few scattered minor handling marks along with a cylinder drag line. 70% of the slightly muted case colors remain on the hammer. The slightly undersized, refinished grips are fine with a few scattered light handling marks and a crisp "44" marking. Mechanically functions, but is slightly out of time. This is an opportunity to own an outstanding example of one of the best built revolvers of the American Frontier!



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