Around 5,000 Model 1871 pistols were purchased by the U.S. Government from Remington in the 1870s and 1880s. This example has the two-line address/patent information and "P" and "S" inspector markings on the left side of the frame. The left side of the grip has Curtis R. Stickney's script "CRS" cartouche. These pistols were a strange selection for a martial pistol given the prevalence of revolvers by this time and the obvious drawbacks of single shot weapons. Nonetheless, they are powerful sidearms and are incredibly reliable just like Remington's rolling block rifles.

Excellent plus. The pistol retains 98% plus original blue finish showing some loss at the muzzle. The frame retains 98% plus vivid original case colors. The grip is excellent showing a some scattered minor handling marks and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. One will look a long time to find another example to match this extraordinary one!