Manufactured from 1891 to 1896 with a total production of only about 2,000, the Model 1890 was the successor to the Model 1875 and was intended to be a tough competitor of the Colt Single Action Army. Surviving examples of the Model 1890 are very scarce and very desirable. The revolver has the distinctive round barrel that lacks the web beneath the ejector housing found on Model 1875 Remington revolvers. The barrel is fitted with a German silver front blade sight and is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N.Y." The caliber designation "44 C.F.W." (.44-40) is stamped on the left side of the frame below the cylinder. A lanyard ring is mounted on the butt. The serial number is marked on grip frame under the left grip panel and on the loading gate. Fitted with checkered grips featuring the Remington "RA" monogram at the tops.

Very good. The revolver retains 30% period replated nickel (mostly on the cylinder and trigger guard) with a bright gray patina mixed with minor pitting on the balance. The worn grips are poor with a large chip missing from the right panel. Mechanically fine.