GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
EXTREMELY FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.REMINGTON187570144 WCFCal. 44 WCF (44-40). Scarce blue finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight and 1-line address "E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.". Left rear web of trigger guard is marked "44". Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that are numbered to this revolver. Buttstrap has a lanyard stud and ring. These scarce revolvers were produced in the Colt Single Action era starting 1875 in an attempt by Remington to compete with the Colt Peacemaker. They were all made with 7-1/2″ bbl in both blue and nickel finish with the preponderance probably in nickel. Blue finish specimens are very scarce and given their hard frontier service, almost never have strong orig finish. They were a strong Colt competitor given their simplicity of removing the cyl and sturdy frame. This is an especially exemplary example retaining most of its orig finish which would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, retaining about 95% glossy orig blue with muzzle edge wear and some thinning on ejector rod, recoil shield and backstrap. Hammer and loading gate retain orig case colors, strong on right side of hammer, faded on left and on loading gate. Cyl retains about 90% flaked orig blue with flaked areas a grey patina. Grips are sound showing light use with light surface nicks and scratches and most of wear on right side and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, possibly unfired. 53073-14 JS (14,000-18,000)