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Extremely Fine Antique Remington Single Action Revolvers
LOT 1079
Very Fine and Desirable Blue Finish Remington
Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 330, 44-40 cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Remington
manufactured only about 2,000 Model 1890 Single Action Army revolvers from 1891 to 1894. The Model 1890 Single Action revolver was a competitor to the Colt Single Action Army. Examples of
the Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army are scarce and very desirable. The revolver has a high polish blue finish, the hammer casehardened and the trigger is niter blue. The barrel is fitted with a nickel-silver front sight blade. The top of the barrel 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, and “WK” has been
scratched into the frame behind the caliber marking and a “#” has been scratched into the frame on the lower right side ahead of the cylinder with the letter “K” on the opposite side. The serial number, “330” is located on the left side of the butt underneath the grip panel. Fitted with hard rubber checkered grips with the “RA” monogram at the top and lanyard stud and ring on the butt.
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 50% plus original blue finish with a smooth mottled gray patina on the balance and some lightly scratched initials
(see above). The hammer shows 40% original case colors with a smooth mottled gray patina on the balance. The grips are excellent with a couple of minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. The action is excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1080
Chicago City Police Marked Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 13446, 44 Remington CF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured from 1875 to 1889. They are also known as the Improved Army or Frontier Army revolvers and were Remington’s first main attempt to compete with Colt and Smith & Wesson in the large caliber single action centerfire revolver market. This example was issued to the Chicago City Police. The Chicago City Police “CCP” marking is found behind the hammer
and on the bottom of the left grip panel. The top of the barrel has the one- line legend, and a lanyard ring is mounted on the butt. The loading gate is numbered to the gun. This revolver is from the collection of world famous
American country singer and song writer Hank Williams Jr. and includes a certificate of authenticity confirming his ownership.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 90% plus original nickel plating with some scattered light flaking and a few patches of pitting. There is a deep ding and scratch at the rear of two of the cylinder flutes. The grips are very fine with some scattered dings and scratches and retain most of the original varnish. Mechanically needs minor adjustment as the cylinder timing is slightly off on occasion, otherwise action functions properly. A high condition example of a Chicago City Police issued Remington Model 1875 Revolver.
Provenance: The Hank Williams Jr.’s Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
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