GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.REMINGTON1890189444/40Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce blue finish with 7-1/2" bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N.Y." address. Left side of frame is marked "44 C.F.W." Mounted with 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with fancy Remington logo at the tops. Buttstrap has a factory stud and ring. The Remington Model 1890 was an improved version of their Model 1875 with cutout web on the ejector housing. There were only a little over 2,000 produced in the period 1891-1896. The Model 1875 & 1890 were produced as direct competitors for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington, even though the design was much more convenient for cleaning and cylinder removal, at the time they appeared on the scene Colt was already well established with the Army and civilians alike. No large military contracts were ever awarded to Remington and since Remington was more known for rifles and shotguns, their distribution and advertising were inadequate, and therefore sales were slow. By the time the Model 1890 was produced, sales of large bore Single Action revolvers had waned substantially in favor of the more convenient dbl action revolvers, and after only a short run, Remington stopped production of their big bore revolvers. It has been the experience of this cataloger that nickeled Models 1890 far outnumber blued ones. Finding a blue Model 1890 with orig finish is quite rare. PROVENANCE: Ex-Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 30-35% orig blue, mostly in sheltered areas with the balance flaked more than worn to a medium patina. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and have turned chocolate. Hammer will not catch in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and scattered fine pitting. 51929-1 JR96 (10,000-12,000)