Manufactured circa 1872 to 1888 with a total production of approximately 6,000, of which approximately 5,000 were sold to the U.S. government. The pistol has an 8" blue barrel, casehardened frame with distinctive hump on the back strap, the trigger is niter blue with the hammer and breechblock bright. The left side of the frame is marked "REMINGTON'S ILION N.Y. U.S.A./PAT MAY 3D NOV 15TH 1864 APRIL 17TH 1866" and stamped with a "P" and "S" below and ahead of the marking. The pistol is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and one piece smooth grip with a faint boxed inspection cartouche on the left. Includes a custom hardwood case, fitted for this pistol with green felt.

Very fine. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish with some wear on the muzzle and a few minor scratches. The frame retains 75% original vivid case colors with a smooth mottled gray patina on the grip straps and trigger guard. The breechblock and hammer remain bright. The wood is very good with some scattered small minor dents and scratches. The markings remain sharp. The action is fine.