While limited in production to only approximately 25,000-30,000 revolvers between 1875-1889, many of these "Improved Army" or "Frontier Army" revolvers saw hard use in the hands of Native Americans, settlers, and lawmen in the West. The Model 1875 was Remington's answer to the Colt Single Action Army and is a solid firearm with fewer main components than Colt's revolver, but it simply suffered in the famous "Peacemaker's" shadow. "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION.N.Y. U.S.A." marked on top of the barrel. The left grip is marked "44" near the bottom, and "27" is handwritten in pencil on the inside of each grip. The serial number "671" is marked on the left of the grip frame and on the loading gate arm. Cylinder is unmarked. Initials "FP" lightly carved at the bottom of the left grip, and "H" carved into the butt of the left grip.

Fine, retaining 70% original nickel finish with scattered light frosting on the barrel, some areas of flaking, scattered light pitting on the cylinder, some patches of light pitting on the frame, and crisp barrel markings. Hammer retains 75% original case colors. Grips are very good, slightly undersized, with some light scratches, chips around the bottom edges, and carvings as mentioned above. Mechanically excellent.