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LOT 1075
Rare and Excellent Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army
Revolver - Serial no. 719, 44 WCF cal., 5 3/4 In bbl., nickel finish, black hard rubber
grips. This Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army revolver was manufactured in
1892. Remington manufactured approximately 2,020 Model 1890 Single Action Army revolvers between 1891 and
1896. The Model 1890 Single Action Army revolver is one of the most sought after Remington handguns. The revolver has a full nickel-plated finish with two-piece, hard rubber, black, checkered grips with the Remington Arms monogram at the top of the grip. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILLION, N.Y.” in one line. The caliber designation “44 C.F.W.” is roll- stamped on the left side of the frame. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the butt beneath the grip.
CONDITION: Excellent. The revolver retains 90% plus of the untouched, original nickel-plated finish. There is a barely noticeable spot of minor pitting present on the back strap. The loading gate, cylinder, hammer spur and edges of the muzzle also show slight wear. The barrel and frame markings are sharp. The grips are also excellent. Mechanically excellent. This is an excellent original example of a rare Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army revolver.
Estimate: 9,000 - 13,000
LOT 1076 Engraved Remington “Improved” New Model Army Cartridge Revolver - Serial no. 100418, 44 RF cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. This revolver was manufactured c. the late 1860s-early 1870 and factory converted for rimfire cartridges and equipped with an ejector. New York, possibly factory scroll, geometric, and floral engraving covers most of the metal surfaces, and the designs are consistent with other factory engraved Remington revolvers from the era. The barrel has a “pinched” blade front sight and is marked “PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858. MARCH 17. 1868/E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. NEWYORK. U.S.A./NEW MODEL.” The barrel is numbered “147380.” The underside of the grips are number “108” in blue ink. The left side of the grip frame has “15” and “100418,” and the trigger guard spur has the matching partial serial number “418.” The back of the trigger guard plate has “415,” and the back of the spur has “177.” CONDITION: Fine with 60% period retailer applied nickel plating, smooth gray patina on the balance, crisp engraving and markings, and minor overall wear. The grips are also fine and have attractive natural tones, very slight age cracks visible by the screw on the left, and minor age and handling wear. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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